Amazing guest cottage! C. 1812 Homestead in PA. $484,900.
Property Features
Core Information
- Price: $484,900
- Address: 615 W Bellevue Ave, Reading, PA 19605
- Property Type: Historic Farmhouse (Daniel Zacharias Homestead)
- Year Built: 1812
- Lot Size: 0.88 Acres
This historic 1812 farmhouse sits on a nearly one-acre lot, offering a perfect blend of heritage and privacy. It is a truly unique residence for sale that captures the classic beauty of Berks County.
Interior Highlights
- Living Space: 2,603 sq. ft.
- Bedrooms/Bathrooms: 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths
- Kitchen: Country-style eat-in kitchen with granite counters, center island, and stainless steel appliances.
- Historic Details: Exposed stone accent walls, open-beam ceilings, and deep window sills.
- Living Areas: Large living room with a floor-to-ceiling brick gas fireplace and a separate formal dining room with 9-foot ceilings.
- Modern Addition: A 600 sq. ft. family room addition (added in 1999) featuring built-in cabinetry and a full bath.
The interior showcases stunning architectural details like exposed beams and stone walls that create a warm, inviting atmosphere. This house for sale provides plenty of space for entertaining while maintaining its cozy, historic character.
Bonus Structures & Exterior
- Guest Cottage: A converted smokehouse serving as a cozy guest suite with a large multi-purpose room and wood stove.
- Garage: Oversized two-story detached garage, fully insulated and drywalled, with a mini-split system and massive upper storage.
- Outdoor Living: Covered front porch with a unique catwalk access to the guest house.
- Setting: Tucked away among mature trees for ultimate privacy near Laurel Run Park.
Beyond the main home, the property includes a versatile guest cottage and an impressive two-story garage that is perfect for hobbies or extra storage. This incredible property for sale offers rare outdoor features that you won’t find anywhere else in the area.
From Zillow
Welcome to 615 W Bellevue Avenue, a one-of-a-kind historic treasure in the Muhlenberg School District, just moments from Laurel Run Park’s walking trails, picnic areas, athletic fields, and pickleball courts. Tucked among mature trees for ultimate privacy yet conveniently close to major highways, this iconic Daniel Zacharias Homestead seamlessly marries Berks County heritage with thoughtful modern upgrades.
The charming farmhouse greets you with a brick-paver entry that flows into a country-style eat-in kitchen boasting granite counters, a spacious island, stainless steel appliances, an exposed stone accent wall with wood stove, and open-beam ceilings. Entertain effortlessly in the dining room with soaring 9-foot ceilings and deep window sills, or relax in the living room featuring a dramatic floor-to-ceiling brick gas fireplace. A 1999 addition expands the main level by nearly 600 square feet, adding a generous family room, built-in cabinetry, and a full bath. Upstairs, discover three bedrooms—including a tranquil primary suite—a beautifully remodeled full bath with tile flooring and double vanity, a convenient half bath, and a versatile bonus room perfect as a nursery or dressing area.
Among the many special features worth mentioning include a new roof, fresh paint, gleaming hardwood floors, two fireplaces, wood stoves, and efficient four-zone gas heat. Beyond the main residence, a converted smokehouse now serves as a cozy guest cottage with a large multi-purpose room and wood stove. An oversized two-story garage—drywalled, insulated, equipped with a mini-split system, upgraded electric, and abundant upper storage—completes the ensemble. A covered front porch with catwalk access to the guest house invites peaceful outdoor living. Rarely does a property offer such rich history, modern comfort, and versatile spaces—schedule your private showing today.
