$289,900
$289,900
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4 Beds
3 Baths
2,896 SqFt
SOLD DATE : 06/17/2016
Key Details
Sold Price $289,900
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,896 sqft
Price per Sqft $100
Subdivision None Available
MLS Listing ID 1003891957
Sold Date 06/17/16
Style Farmhouse/National Folk
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 3
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 2,896
Originating Board TREND
Year Built 1812
Annual Tax Amount $6,493
Tax Year 2016
Lot Size 0.880 Acres
Acres 0.88
Lot Dimensions SEE LEGAL DESCRIP.
Property Description
If you are looking for a piece of Berks County History, this unique home situated on a peaceful, serene setting, still close to major arteries & shopping, look no further. This 4 BR, 3 full BA with over 3,000 sq ft of living space offers so much! The Historic Daniel Zacharias Homestead, built in 1812, recorded by the Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission. Original structures, including Farm House, Spring House & Summer Kitchen Smoke House, converted to a guest house are still in excellent condition & boasting today's upgrades. Grounds include almost an acre of land which backs off to over 50 acres of Township owned park land, better known as Laurel Park which includes walking trails, picnic areas, pavilions, basketball courts and brand new 9 hole Frisbee golf course. Step inside the foyer of the main entrance and you will immediately fall in love with the beautiful brick paver flooring and clapboard walls with bench & pegs. Eat-in kitchen has so much character & charm of original, yet all the modern amenities, boasting hardwood floors, open beams, walk in floor to ceiling stone fireplace which has been converted into a more efficient and convenient wood stove, granite countertops and all stainless appliances which remain for new owner. Enormous 21x16 dining room boasting 9ft ceilings is big enough to entertain the largest of families offering beautiful hardwood flooring, deep window sills & back staircase leading to master suite. Open the glass French doors to sitting room which possess beautiful floor to ceiling gas burning brick FP. First floor addition, built in1999, adds almost 600 add'l sq ft of living space & is currently being used as game rm/family rm w/recessed lighting, built in closets & full BA. Up main stairs, there are 2 BR's and a full BA which has been completely remodeled offering ceramic tile, granite top & double sink. The master suite has its own wood stove, wide plank wood flooring & master BA w/rare Japanese soaking tub. There is also another room, just off the master, which would make a great dressing room/ nursery. Covered porch on side of home has catwalk overlooking back patio & trellises leading to large BR on 2nd fl of guest house which offers another wood stove. Original cold cellar is in excellent shape, currently being used as wine cellar. Newer 4 zone natural gas heating system. New roof , oversized 2 car, 2 story garage. Must be seen to be appreciated.
Location
State PA
County Berks
Area Muhlenberg Twp (10266)
Zoning RES
Rooms
Other Rooms Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Other, Attic
Basement Full, Outside Entrance
Interior
Interior Features Primary Bath(s), Kitchen - Island, Butlers Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s), Wood Stove, Kitchen - Eat-In
Hot Water Natural Gas
Heating Gas, Hot Water, Zoned
Cooling Wall Unit
Flooring Wood
Fireplaces Number 1
Fireplaces Type Brick, Stone, Gas/Propane
Equipment Oven - Self Cleaning, Dishwasher, Built-In Microwave
Fireplace Y
Appliance Oven - Self Cleaning, Dishwasher, Built-In Microwave
Heat Source Natural Gas
Laundry Main Floor
Exterior
Exterior Feature Patio(s), Porch(es)
Garage Oversized
Garage Spaces 5.0
Utilities Available Cable TV
Waterfront N
Water Access N
Roof Type Pitched,Shingle
Accessibility None
Porch Patio(s), Porch(es)
Parking Type Driveway, Detached Garage
Total Parking Spaces 5
Garage Y
Building
Lot Description Sloping, Trees/Wooded, Front Yard, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
Story 2
Foundation Stone
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Farmhouse/National Folk
Level or Stories 2
Additional Building Above Grade, Shed, 2nd House, Spring House
Structure Type 9'+ Ceilings
New Construction N
Schools
High Schools Muhlenberg
School District Muhlenberg
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 66-5308-10-37-0481
Ownership Fee Simple
Acceptable Financing Conventional, VA, FHA 203(b)
Listing Terms Conventional, VA, FHA 203(b)
Financing Conventional,VA,FHA 203(b)
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