830 N 5TH ST Reading, PA 19601

Rare opportunity to own an incredibly beautiful piece of history! This gorgeous, 5 bedroom, 2 full, and one half bath home with Victorian charm is situated in the heart of the Centre Park Historic District and has been meticulously maintained and preserved. The large covered front porch boasts wonderful curb appeal with its intricate design and array of color. The leaded, stained glass transom windows preserve the history of this home and make it truly one-of-a-kind! Open the front door to the vast front living room offering wonderfully preserved original hardwood flooring, a brick, wood-burning fireplace, crown molding, ceiling fan, wall sconces, under stairway closet, and bay window allowing ample natural light to fill the room. Just through a set of double French doors with glass door knobs is the formal dining room. The dining room is complete with built-in shelving, the same glistening hardwood flooring, crown molding, and ceiling fan. Continue on to the 31 handle eat-in kitchen equipped with gorgeous cherry cabinets, stainless appliances, double stainless sink with retractable faucet head, electric cooking, under cabinet lighting, spacious pantry, wainscoting, and stained glass window. A convenient half bath/laundry room is just off the kitchen, as well as an access door to the covered back porch and fenced-in backyard! Make your way up one of the two grand staircases to the second floor where you will find three spacious bedrooms and a large full bathroom. All of the bedrooms contain immaculate hardwood flooring, spacious closets, and ceiling fans. The full shared hallway bath has plenty of character with its stained glass window and raised holly design ceiling border as well as some updated touches. Before you head up to the third floor, make sure you check out the massive, second story deck with ceiling fan where you can spend time enjoying the upcoming fair weather days! You will be amazed by two additional spacious bedrooms and a massive full bath with updated vanity, mirror, and light fixtures that the third floor has to offer. The unfinished basement is incredibly clean and provides plenty of storage for all of your seasonal decor, tools, and more! Intricately detailed cast iron radiators, solid wood doors, glass doorknobs, neutral paint, and 9 foot ceilings throughout. Do not miss out on this incredibly unique property. **Due to the Governors mandate regarding Covid-19, currently there will be no in-person showings. ** Please don't hesitate to contact us with any questions.