This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to own a truly unique and majestic, light-filled home on 2.21 acres with over 6,500 square feet, looking down onto Wyomissing Creek and a picturesque stone bridge. The home is nestled in the heart of the prestigious "Enclave" section of Wyomissing Park with its historic creek and walking paths. Upon entering the home, through the stately front covered portico, you see the beautiful trees of the park through soaring two story windows. The entryway into the home has a large chandelier and custom floating staircase from the lower level to the second floor with a balcony overlooking the great room. There is beautiful beveled glass surrounding the entryway and numerous other locations throughout the home. The great room has a 28 foot high cathedral-beamed ceiling, hard wood floors, built-in custom made white raised panel cupboards featuring a gas log fireplace surrounded by marble and hearth and double French doors open onto the deck. The eat-in family kitchen includes custom made cabinets and desk, high end appliances including a double oven, trash compactor, 2 Asko dishwashers, a sub-zero freezer and refrigerator and a gas fired Viking cooktop and an instant hot water tap. There is also a center island with seating and breakfast nook with views overlooking the park. Off of the kitchen is a mudroom and laundry room that houses the washer, dryer and laundry sink with a 13 foot countertop, coat closet and utility closet. Also off the kitchen is a large summer/winter closed porch (windows for winter and screens for summer). Finally, on the first floor is the primary bedroom suite that has French doors onto the deck and a marble primary bath with a jacuzzi and oversized glass-enclosed shower, dressing room/cedar closet. The main floor includes a large wrap around cedar deck that encircles three sides of the home, also overlooking the park.The second level has two large bedrooms, one with a balcony which overlooks the creek, and a full bath. The grand second floor library is open to the great room with the opposing wall covered with built-in oak book shelves, window seat and french doors opening onto a balcony. The lower level of the home is a walkout open concept family room of over 1,000 square feet - the perfect family gathering spot for games and cozy fun. This large room features a stunning antique bar with seating for up to 6, floor to ceiling natural stone fireplace and hearth with wooden mantel, storage closet under the staircase with a mounted steel safe and double french doors that open onto the lower brick patio and access to the large wine cellar. The lower level contains the fourth bedroom, another full bath and mechanical rooms. The home has three zoned HVAC, full ADT security system, and two driveway sensors.The house and detached garage have vehicular access on the east and west side of the property by two public roads, Old Wyomissing Road and Museum Road. There is a beautiful scenic and winding lighted driveway from Old Wyomissing Road to the house and its detached garage. The garage is a heated, three-bay, 2-story detached structure with an outside staircase to access the second floor storage attic, also a bathroom and separate water and sewage drains, two heating units and a high bay garage door opening. Mature landscaping on all four sides of the property, including maple trees along the rear of the home and through the park make a sight to behold in all seasons. Close proximity to award winning Wyomissing High School, Reading Hospital, walking paths from the house to the Museum and Planetarium, and nearby restaurants and shopping make this an ideal setting for a family home.
- Age: 31-40 Years Old
- Basement: Finished
- Cooling: Central A/C - Electric
- Exterior Description: Vinyl Siding
- Exterior Living Space: Patio, Deck, Balcony / Lanai
- Fireplace Description: Gas
- Garage Count: 3 Car Garage
- Garage Description: Detached Garage
- Heating - Fuel Type: Gas
- Heating Type: Heat Pump, Forced Air
- Kitchen Features: Eat-in Kitchen, Gourmet Kitchen, Center Island, Butlers Pantry
- Lot Size: 2-5 Acres, 2.21 Acres
- Sewer: Public
- Style: Contemporary