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Reading,PA 19601
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 15,551 sqft
Price per Sqft $77
Subdivision None Available
MLS Listing ID PABK2055366
Style Beaux Arts,Victorian
Bedrooms 11
Full Baths 8
Half Baths 1
Year Built 1892
Available Date 2025-04-05
Annual Tax Amount $15,081
Tax Year 2024
Lot Size 1.620 Acres
Property Sub-Type Detached
Property Description
Welcome to "Stirling" an extraordinary and welcoming, one of a kind estate with incredible architectural details and history to match. Originally built in 1892 and designed by Philadelphia architect Theophilus P. Chandler for industrialist James Hervey Sternbergh and his family. The property remained in the Sternbergh family for over 100 years eventually being sold and used as a Inn/Bed and Breakfast. The property has been updated with newer slate roof, upgraded electric, fire suppression system and central air, while still maintaining the original historic character and details as a grand residence. A list of the room sizes and description can be found in the attached addendum. The property also features a carriage house, now converted to six guest suites. The main house and carriage house both sit on a 1.62 acre
landscaped parcel featuring mature specimen trees. The property also includes the adjacent lot (1130 Centre Ave) consisting of 2.48 acres and features inground pool, koi pond and pool cabana along with expansive lawn with wooded backdrop in a park like setting. The property is also in close proximity to Philadelphia and New York City by plane or car. Although the photos convey the quality to be found in the interior and grounds, this is definitely a "must experience in person" property.
Location
State PA
County Berks
Area Reading City (10201)
Zoning RESIDENTIAL
Interior
Hot Water Electric
Heating Baseboard - Electric,Forced Air,Hot Water
Cooling Central A/C
Flooring Carpet,Hardwood,Vinyl
Fireplaces Number 9
Fireplaces Type Brick,Gas/Propane,Wood
Inclusions Kitchen Appliances
Laundry Basement
Exterior
Exterior Feature Balcony,Terrace
Garage Spaces 18.0
Fence Decorative
Pool Concrete,In Ground
Water Access N
View Scenic Vista
Roof Type Slate
Building
Lot Description Additional Lot(s),Trees/Wooded
Story 3
Foundation Stone
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Structure Type 9'+ Ceilings,Dry Wall,Plaster Walls
New Construction N
Schools
School District Reading
Others
Acceptable Financing Cash,Conventional
Listing Terms Cash,Conventional
Special Listing Condition Standard