Historic House Listings

The front doors! The stained glass! The woodwork! Circa 1890 in Pennsylvania. $479,900

May 7, 2024

Where do I begin! The front doors! The stained glass! The exquisite woodwork! There is even a guest house! The home was built in 1890. It is located on .32 acre in Bedford, Pennsylvania. The house features a beautiful front porch, double front doors, gorgeous stained glass, tall ceilings, grand staircase, wide baseboards, floor to ceiling windows and vintage light fixtures. I think the carpeting is period correct. That is hard to come by. There is a fenced in backyard with a guest house. Four bedrooms and four bathrooms. $479,900

Contact Sean Bardell with Howard Hanna Bardell Realty: 814-977-8731

From the Zillow listing:

 

Magnificent and remarkable gold brick Victorian home resting in the heart of historic Bedford, PA!! Stepping into this grand home, you will find a true double door foyer with colorful stained glass, stunning hand crafted wood coffered ceiling and walls, and a meticulously detailed one of a kind open staircase; a true arched door sitting room; great room with floor to ceiling round top windows; formal dining room with pocket doors that’s perfect for get-togethers and entertaining; kitchen with cherry cabinets and stainless steel appliances; laundry room/pantry and a full bath. The second level of this amazing home offers three bedrooms; second story balconies with townscape and mountain views; and three bathrooms. Entering the third level, you will find two finished rooms for additional guests, office or studio space; and a large separate storage area. Relax on the grand front porch with your morning coffee or unwind on the rear concrete patio overlooking the manicured lawn, landscape and raised garden beds. At the rear of the lot, you will find a large detached garage with second level accessory unit perfect for an in-law suite, guest quarter, or rental apartment. The first floor is used by the owners for garage and workshop space. The accessory unit, with a separate ground level entrance foyer, has an eat-in kitchen, living room with balcony, one bedroom, one bathroom and a laundry room. Accessory unit is currently tenant occupied with a month to month lease for $1,200 per month plus electric and gas. This property is centrally located just blocks from the downtown area; restaurants and shops; the Heritage Trail; Omni Bedford Springs Resorts and Bedford Elks Country Club.

 

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