Reading, Pennsylvania $285,000

Bedrooms: 9
Approximate square footage: 5624
Contact: Danny Minotto
Keller Williams Realty Elite
610-763-3585
dminotto@kw.com
www.1536mineralspring.com

This Queen Anne Victorian home was built in 1891 along the Mineral Spring Mansion Row in the town famous for The Monopoly Reading Railroad and is rich in its architectural and historical heritage. Reading is located in the southeastern part of Pennsylvania just 2 1/2 hours from New York City and 1 hour from Philadelphia. Reading was named as one of the top ten "Up and Coming Neighbors" on Good Morning America in November of 2007.

This Victorian is built with brick, one of the most common materials used to build homes in Reading in the late 1800's. It is located only blocks from the Penn’s Common Historic District which encompasses the Penn's Common (City park). Pendora Park is located only 4 blocks from this home and houses a lighted field house, playground, baseball, softball, basketball, soccer, tennis, volleyball, pavilions and picnic areas. Only a few more steps and you can stroll through the Mineral Spring Park with picnic areas, pavilions and a stream.

You will be mesmerized the moment you walk into this 9 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath, 3 story mansion with full size apartment in daylight basement. Much of the original architectural features can still be seen today. As you enter through the foyer, you will be taken by the 2 story grand open carved staircase with stained glass windows, antique crystal chandeliers, large pocket doors, 12 foot ceilings, natural woodwork and built in benches. The music room has a wood carved fireplace, an ornate plaster ceiling with antique chandelier, hardwood floor, along with curved wall and curved windows. The formal parlor is separated by a pocket door entrance, has curved walls and windows and the original gas lit fireplace. It also has hardwood floor and an antique chandelier. The dining room has a large built-in china cabinet, two antique chandeliers, pocket doors, hardwood floor and an original window door leading to back deck with lighting and ceiling fan. Kitchen has been updated with cabinetry, stainless steel appliances and tile floor. There is also another original window door leading to back deck. Laundry room and half bath have been added to the first floor.

Second floor boasts a large sitting area in hallway, 4 bedrooms, one with built-in sink, dressing room, bathroom and back staircase to third floor which houses the additional 4 bedrooms, one with round tower room and one that has plumbing that could possibly be turned into another bathroom.

Electric has been upgraded to 200-300 amp with circuit breakers.

The daylight basement has a one-bedroom apartment with kitchen, bath, dinning and living room. It has its own electric and can be used for additional income or for a caretaker's apartment.

Reading has 4 distinctive Historical Districts displaying many different architectural styles. Collectively the four locally designated districts represent over two centuries of building traditions and lifestyles in Reading.

Reading is also known for the world-famous Pagoda that is celebrating its 100th birthday in 2008. Reading continues to offer something for everyone, from the critically acclaimed Reading Symphony Orchestra to the Berks Jazz Fest run by the Berks Arts Council and the Star Series, the Reading Museum and Goolge Works, the Reading Civic Theater and our independent theater companies. For sports fans, Reading is also the proud home of the Reading Phillies baseball team, the Reading Royals hockey team, the Reading Rage soccer team, and as of 2007, the Reading Express indoor football team and the Reading Railers basketball team. The Commerce Bank Triple Crown of Cycling also held the second leg of its bike race in Reading for the second year, and we look forward to its return next year.
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Listing Details
General Information
Property Type: Single Family

MLS #: 5164071
Zoning: Residential

Cross Street: Clymer
School District: Reading

Building Information
Year Built: 1890

Floor Area: 5624 square feet
Style: Victorian

Air Conditioning: None
Heating/Ventilation: Radiant

Water: Public
Sewer: Public

Garage: None
Rooms
This property has 9 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, 1 half bathroom.
Master Bedroom: 20 x 14 feet

Bedroom 2: 18 x 14 feet
Bedroom 3: 16 x 14 feet

Bedroom 4: 13 x 14 feet
Living Room: 20 x 14 feet

Dining Room: 18 x 14 feet
Family Room: 18 x 14 feet

Office/Bonus Room: Yes
Kitchen: 13 x 12 feet

Porch: Yes
Laundry Room: Yes

Basement: Yes
This property features the following amenities:
Fireplace: 2 Gas Log Washer/Dryer Stove
Refrigerator Tile Floors Hardwood Floors
Carpet Linoleum Laminate Flooring
Remodeled Kitchen Built-ins Crown Molding
Alarm System Lawn Trellis
Garden Offstreet Parking Walkout