716 N 5th St, Reading, PA 19601

Welcome to 716 N. 5th Street, built at the turn of the 19th to 20th century by the prolific Reading builder John Bechtel. This property along with its neighbors were originally built as spec homes to show off the talents of the builder in one of Reading~s first suburbs which would later become the Centre Park Historic District. Designed in the Queen Anne style, the property has had the exterior restored back to its original design, featuring decorative front porch and wood fish scale sided turret along with a of the period multi color paint scheme. Step inside thru the refinished oak front doors to an amazing tiled vestibule featuring original encaustic floor tiles along with a wainscot of decorative art tiles plus a double set of entry doors with stained glass. The front parlor features an original oak gas fireplace along with artistic stained glass windows. The second parlor features two sets of working pocket doors and a stunning grand staircase that will take your breath away. The adjoining dining room features built in china closet and back staircase to the 2nd floor. The kitchen has plenty of space for eat in dining plus a five burner gas stove. Upstairs you~ll find six large bedrooms including the front room featuring access to 2nd floor balcony. There is also a full bath on the 2nd floor, designed with claw foot tub with shower and pedestal sink to fit the style of the home. This well cared for home also features a large covered porch off of the kitchen plus a nice size yard. The photos don~t do justice to how incredible the architecture is both inside and outside of historic property