500 N 26TH ST Reading, PA 19606

Wow! This Pennside Paradise is amazing. It is completely move-in ready and has been lovingly renovated and cared for. These pictures don't lie. What you see is how remarkable this home is and will be for you and your family. This split level is a classic black, white, and stone combination on the exterior. As you enter the home, the kitchen is immediately to your right. It has a bank of windows across the front of the home that floods the space with light. Beautiful plantation shutters adorn the lower portion of the windows. This galley style kitchen boasts of white cabinetry, granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, a sleek slide in gas range with hood vent, subway tile back splash and a lighter laminate floor. Just beyond the kitchen is a breakfast room with windows all the way around. You can wave to your neighbors while having your morning coffee. The dining room has beautiful refinished hardwood flooring and plenty of room for dining for 6-8 people. Just below the dining room is the sunken living room. It is stunning with hardwood floors, a gas fireplace, amazing French doors with sidelights and transoms. To the left of the entry is access to the sleeping quarters. 6 steps up take you to the master bedroom which is quite large at 29x15 ft. It has hardwood flooring, wardrobes for plenty of storage as well as two closets. A separate vanity is the perfect spot to get ready in the morning. There is a nice bright master bath with tiled shower. Outside the master and up a few more steps, in its own separate area, are the other two bedrooms. Both are sized well and have hardwood flooring and plenty of closet space. A hall bath with a mixture of old and new touches completes this area. Below the master suite is a family room also generously sized at 26x13 ft. It has a bar, full bathroom, wood burning fireplace, laminate flooring and the laundry is tucked behind the bar area. There is outside access for wood delivery. Back to the main level and out the French doors leads to an amazing patio/deck space. This is pure entertaining space with room for dining, watching TV, grilling and soaking in the hot tub. The inground pool is concrete with a vinyl liner and checks in at about 35x15 ft. It is surrounded by a professionally installed paver patio and the backdrop is a double retaining wall allowing for tiered gardens. There are so many areas to sit and sun! In the spring, the garden will come back to life and there is a raised planter in the back right corner of the yard. There is a large grassy area in the very back of this half acre property. Next to the patio is a half bath, perfect for guest access during outdoor activities. Stairs off the patio take you to the upper garage apartment. This entire space was remodeled in 2016 to create a very nice home office. Totaling 500 sq ft, there is a living area, bedroom (currently office), kitchen and full bathroom. Vinyl plank flooring has been installed throughout. This is wonderful space for additional living, extended family quarters, home office, or 4th bedroom. The two car garage is oversized with new garage door openers and carriage style black doors, complimenting the overall exterior appeal of this home. Landscape lighting has been installed and the gardens have been very well maintained. Other features include gas heat, gas hot water, 2 sump pits and pumps, a separate garage electrical panel, a whole house water filter, French drain around the entire pool and retaining walls, as well as a perimeter drain for family room area. This home is within walking distance to the Antietam A-field as well as Carsonia Lake. Nothing to do but MOVE in! Please schedule your showing today.