Description
Own one of the finest historical stone homes in Reading. The beauty and quality workmanship of skilled ancestors is retained, but modern upgrades provide for comfortable luxury living. This is a home you could be really proud to own. Perched on a hill with panoramic views, this stately 2 1/2 story stone house is tucked away on .58 acres yet convenient to all the city has to offer. You will especially enjoy the seven gorgeous flagstone patios. The stunning entrance features a center hall with arched doorways and dark oak, wide plank peg and groove flooring. The living room offers 400 sq. ft. of family living with a bump out nook, deep windowsills and a marble fireplace to cozy up to. The dining room has built-in corner cabinetry and original crown moldings. Adjacent is the galley kitchen and mudroom and a door that leads to the covered side porch that overlooks the 4 flagstone patios below. The den also has a fireplace with marble surround and built in bookshelf. A powder room and several closets complete the 1st floor. On the 2nd level is the primary bedroom with full bath, 3 additional bedrooms and a hall bath. The 3rd floor offers 2 more bedrooms, cedar closet and another full bath with claw foot tub. The lower level has an ideal family room/office with solid wood paneling and walkout to a patio. There is also a utility room and powder room. This home offers so many wonderful possibilities. All of the original moldings, doors and hardware remain to keep the look of a time gone past. There is an elevator that goes from lower level family/office to second floor. While few could afford to build a house like this today a new owner could enjoy the best of yesterday and the comforts of today. Come see and fall in love with this exceptional home.
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6BEDS
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0.58ACRES
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3BATHS
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21/2 BATHS
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3,586SQFT
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$105$/SQFT
Description
Own one of the finest historical stone homes in Reading. The beauty and quality workmanship of skilled ancestors is retained, but modern upgrades provide for comfortable luxury living. This is a home you could be really proud to own. Perched on a hill with panoramic views, this stately 2 1/2 story stone house is tucked away on .58 acres yet convenient to all the city has to offer. You will especially enjoy the seven gorgeous flagstone patios. The stunning entrance features a center hall with arched doorways and dark oak, wide plank peg and groove flooring. The living room offers 400 sq. ft. of family living with a bump out nook, deep windowsills and a marble fireplace to cozy up to. The dining room has built-in corner cabinetry and original crown moldings. Adjacent is the galley kitchen and mudroom and a door that leads to the covered side porch that overlooks the 4 flagstone patios below. The den also has a fireplace with marble surround and built in bookshelf. A powder room and several closets complete the 1st floor. On the 2nd level is the primary bedroom with full bath, 3 additional bedrooms and a hall bath. The 3rd floor offers 2 more bedrooms, cedar closet and another full bath with claw foot tub. The lower level has an ideal family room/office with solid wood paneling and walkout to a patio. There is also a utility room and powder room. This home offers so many wonderful possibilities. All of the original moldings, doors and hardware remain to keep the look of a time gone past. There is an elevator that goes from lower level family/office to second floor. While few could afford to build a house like this today a new owner could enjoy the best of yesterday and the comforts of today. Come see and fall in love with this exceptional home.
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