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Barto,PA 19504
OPEN HOUSE
Sat Nov 29, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 3,172 sqft
Price per Sqft $156
Subdivision None Available
MLS Listing ID PABK2065880
Style Farmhouse/National Folk
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 3
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 3,172
Year Built 1847
Annual Tax Amount $8,086
Tax Year 2025
Lot Size 6.410 Acres
Acres 6.41
Lot Dimensions 0.00 x 0.00
Property Sub-Type Detached
Source BRIGHT
Property Description
Step into the charm of this 19th-century stone farmhouse set on nearly 7 picturesque acres in Barto, PA. Offering 5 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms, this property blends timeless character with serene country living. Exterior highlights include a wraparound porch overlooking the grounds, a wonderful 3-stall barn with a new metal roof, fruit trees, blueberry bushes, and both a small and large spring-fed pond stocked with trout. The property also features 5 natural springs, a historic spring house, and even a functioning outhouse for added rustic charm. Inside, hardwood floors flow throughout the home. The main level offers a welcoming living room with a large picture window, a fireplace, and a dining room accented with a wood-burning stove and built-in cabinetry. The spacious kitchen features a gas stove, wall oven, stone fireplace, freestanding propane stove, and a cozy alcove sitting area, plus a den for flexible living space. Upstairs, you'll find five generously sized bedrooms including a primary suite with its own full bathroom, as well as an additional hallway bath. This is a rare opportunity to own a true country retreat with historic character and endless potential.
Location
State PA
County Berks
Area District Twp (10240)
Zoning R1
Rooms
Other Rooms Living Room,Dining Room,Primary Bedroom,Bedroom 2,Bedroom 3,Kitchen,Family Room,Bedroom 1,Other,Attic
Basement Partial
Interior
Interior Features Primary Bath(s),Kitchen - Island,Skylight(s),Ceiling Fan(s),Stove - Wood,Exposed Beams,Bathroom - Stall Shower,Kitchen - Eat-In
Hot Water Electric
Heating Forced Air
Cooling Central A/C
Flooring Wood,Vinyl
Fireplaces Number 3
Equipment Dishwasher,Microwave,Oven - Wall
Fireplace Y
Appliance Dishwasher,Microwave,Oven - Wall
Heat Source Oil
Laundry Main Floor,Basement
Exterior
Garage Spaces 2.0
Water Access N
Roof Type Shingle,Metal
Accessibility None
Total Parking Spaces 2
Garage N
Building
Story 2
Foundation Stone
Above Ground Finished SqFt 3172
Sewer On Site Septic,Cess Pool
Water Well
Architectural Style Farmhouse/National Folk
Level or Stories 2
Additional Building Above Grade,Below Grade
New Construction N
Schools
School District Brandywine Heights Area
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 40-5480-04-93-0965-001
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source 3172
Acceptable Financing Conventional
Listing Terms Conventional
Financing Conventional
Special Listing Condition Standard
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