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Key Details
Sold Price $495,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,592 sqft
Price per Sqft $190
Subdivision None Available
MLS Listing ID PABK2044702
Sold Date 09/19/24
Style Traditional
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 2,592
Originating Board BRIGHT
Year Built 1981
Annual Tax Amount $6,423
Tax Year 2023
Lot Size 1.880 Acres
Acres 1.88
Lot Dimensions 0.00 x 0.00
Property Description
Wow! Is the word that describes this beautifully designed home full of character and charm at every turn. Set on just under two private and peaceful acres, you will enjoy the sights and sounds of nature all year long. As you wind your way home through the countryside, your cares will slip away as you step inside this unique home filled with elements of stone, wood, and brick throughout. Stone walkway leading to your covered brick patio welcomes you and your guests. Enjoy any morning or evening from here as you peer into the forest of tall trees and ferns. As you enter, you will be greeted by beautiful wood timbers and brick wall, which centers this home offering passive warmth on those chilly nights from your woodstove. Southern exposure compliments everything, while the bank style construction helps cool things down in the summer. Family and dining rooms offer large glass doors giving you beautiful views all year long. Kitchen and dining area is filled with brick and wood accents along with exposed wood beam ceiling. Plenty of counterspace and built in wooden desk add to functionality and charm. Living room features beautiful hardwood floors and exposed brick wall. First floor powder room and laundry complete the main level. Ascend to the upper level on the floating wooden staircase. Here you will find beautiful hardwood floors throughout, along with exposed wood beam ceilings. Four spacious bedrooms, including one with an outside exit for your personal needs. Primary suite offers like new walk in glass shower and walk in closet. Take the stairs to the attic giving you plenty of storage space along with walk up attic over the garage too. Attached side entry garage keeps you out of the elements all year long. Plenty of outdoor parking space for your trailer too. Enjoy the outdoors including all the birds and four-legged friends who will visit every day. This beautiful home and property is the private oasis you have been dreaming of. Don't miss out on this once in a lifetime opportunity!
Location
State PA
County Berks
Area Longswamp Twp (10259)
Zoning CONS
Direction South
Rooms
Other Rooms Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1
Interior
Interior Features Attic, Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Kitchen/Dining, Exposed Beams, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Island, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-in Closet(s), Wood Floors
Hot Water Electric
Heating Baseboard - Electric, Solar - Passive, Wood Burn Stove
Cooling Attic Fan, Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s)
Flooring Hardwood, Heavy Duty, Solid Hardwood, Tile/Brick, Wood
Fireplaces Number 1
Fireplaces Type Brick, Corner, Wood
Equipment Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer
Furnishings No
Fireplace Y
Appliance Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer
Heat Source Electric, Wood
Laundry Main Floor, Dryer In Unit, Washer In Unit
Exterior
Exterior Feature Brick, Patio(s), Porch(es)
Parking Features Garage - Side Entry, Garage Door Opener, Inside Access, Oversized
Garage Spaces 5.0
Utilities Available Cable TV Available, Phone Available
Water Access N
View Trees/Woods
Roof Type Pitched,Shingle
Street Surface Paved
Accessibility None
Porch Brick, Patio(s), Porch(es)
Road Frontage Boro/Township
Attached Garage 2
Total Parking Spaces 5
Garage Y
Building
Lot Description Front Yard, Landscaping, Partly Wooded, Rear Yard, Road Frontage, Rural, SideYard(s), Trees/Wooded
Story 2
Foundation Concrete Perimeter, Slab
Sewer On Site Septic
Water Well
Architectural Style Traditional
Level or Stories 2
Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type Beamed Ceilings,Brick,Dry Wall,Masonry,Wood Ceilings,Wood Walls
New Construction N
Schools
School District Brandywine Heights Area
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 59-5462-00-64-4862
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source Assessor
Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA
Financing Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA
Special Listing Condition Standard
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Bought with Mike Dragotta • Coldwell Banker Hearthside-Allentown