129 W Prospect Ave, State College, PA 16801

This stone and shake Dutch Colonial home was built in 1921 and has all of the charm and solid construction of the era. It is located less than 1/2 mile from downtown State College, the library, children's museum, theaters, restaurants and Penn State University on a double 20,038 sq. ft lot, terraced by 3 stone walls. The lot is one of the largest in State College Borough. A path winds from the large private front porch to a beautiful patio carefully crafted from colorful mountain stones and includes a waterfall-fed fish pond. A fence lends privacy to a large backyard. It is a perfect home for entertaining and/or raising a family. There are two fruit/wine cellars. This five bedroom home has a traditional central hallway with an oak staircase, hardwood floors, a woodburning fireplace and 8 1/2 foot ceilings. The bright roomy kitchen features a six-foot peninsula with a Jenn-Air gas stove and a dining area surrounded by windows and a sky light. The second floor has three bedrooms plus a den; the remaining two bedrooms on the third floor are separated by a wide hallway. One BR has a custom-built desk under a large roof window which floods the room with light. The other is cozy with its own small sink and makeup light. This home has plentiful storage areas. New roof and skylights as of April 2014. Updated security system. MLS #41947.