714 N 5th St, Reading, PA 19601

Located in the heart of the Centre Park Historic District, a well sought-after area, is this stunning Circa 1880 Queen Anne, freshly painted 3-Story Twin. The rich craftsmanship of the late 1800's is displayed throughout this beautiful home. The finely crafted woodwork including wainscoting and crown molding, floor to ceiling pocket doors, 10' ceilings and the oak paneled staircase boast Queen Anne style architecture. A nice front porch welcomes you as you prepare to enter the home thru a double set of French doors into the parlor. On the first floor you will find a spacious living room with a beautiful working wood burning fireplace, large windows, and lots of detailed woodwork. A Dining room with a built-in hutch, a large eat-in kitchen with 40 handles, including 3 pantries, 2 sinks, a garbage disposal and a commercial 10-burner gas stove. Off the kitchen is a breakfast nook with a door to the fenced in rear yard and a half bath. This home has two staircases to the 2nd floor, one formal leaving the parlor and a servant style stair leaving the dining room. On the 2nd floor you will find the Master bedroom with French doors leading to a balcony, an ornamental fireplace and built in shelves. There are 2 additional bedrooms and a full bath. The rear bedroom has a separate side entrance and a door to a second story porch. On the 3rd floor you will find bedrooms 4 & 5 and a TV/Sitting room with a full bath (could be used as 6th bedroom). Bedroom 5 provides a beautiful view of the city and would make a great office. The basement has small man cave with unfinished dry bar, laundry area with washer & dryer and a separate mechanical room. All utilities (plumbing, electric, boiler, hot water heater) have all been updated. Heater was replaced in 2003. Home was converted from oil to gas. Seller is replacing large hood over stove and several light fixtures. Home has replacement windows thru out. This home is a must see! Schedule your appointment now.