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One of a kind Stone Castle with Turrets, built circa 1929 on a partially wooded lot in the Hessian Camp Community. This timepiece treasure was previously owned by Congressman Gus Yatron. The Congressional Law Library still remains in the first floor library with original oak pegged hardwood floors and full leaded glass windows.
Spectacular formal rooms with 12 foot ceilings on the first floor with convenient powder room. Original authentic hammered bronze railings on the landing and stairway, and gate separating the living room from the formal dinning room. Refinished original harwoood floor with inlay, slate entry & two fireplaces. Timeless kitchen with 36 handle cherry cabinets, chief 5 burner gas stove, stainless refrigerator and newer Maytag dishwasher. All interior and exterior doors are imported European oak.
The second floor with 10 foot ceilings offers four spacious bedrooms. Two of these bedrooms share a Jack and Jill tile bathroom. Master Bedroom with Tile en suite and dressing room. The fourth bedroom has its own bathroom. The third floor is an expansive 28 X 48 open room which would make a great theatre room, entertainment room, artist studio or your own creative idea.
In the finished walkout basement there is a massive living room with a stone wood burning fireplace with insert and a 12000 BTU gas wall stove. Off the living room there is a fully equipped kitchen. The wine cellar was converted to a large bedroom. In 2012 a new full spa bath with slate walls and floors, a deep soaker tub and shower was added. This could be used as a guest apartment or multi generational living area. In 2012 the furnace was converted from oil to natural gas. View the landscape of the city or entertain from the large slate floor front porch.
There is a one car attached garage plus a 16 X20 outdoor storage building on the parking area of the home. This is a timeless treasure to be sought and appreciated for all it has to offer.
1908 Hessian Rd, Reading, PA 19602
6 beds | 4 baths | 4420 sqft | 3.77 acres
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