For Sale

Description

It's not often that a true piece of HISTORY comes to the market. This is your chance to own your very own piece of Montgomery County history. This 1767 home was maintained and modified thoughtfully over the last four decades, offering the character you expect to see in a home from it's era, while creating the functionality of a home that works in today's world This expansive single-family residence located at 1445 Farmington Ave in Pottstown, PA offers 3,700 square feet of comfortable living space, thoughtfully designed to accommodate a modern lifestyle. With five spacious bedrooms and four bathrooms, this property ensures ample room for everyone to enjoy their personal space. As you enter the home through the sunny entryway, you will find a space perfect for morning coffee or a bright home office. Into the original living room, you will find the original DEEP window sills and beautiful wood beams. The wood stove and built in bookshelves are beautiful AND functional! In this living room, take note of the stained glass fox above the door. This area was known as the "Fox Hills of Pottstown". The Potts brothers had a history of Fox Hunting in this area after William Penn granted them the land here. Just past this living space to the left, you find the kitchen. Placed in the heart of the original home, this space has been updated to accommodate today's needs with stainless steel appliances, gas cooking, and a convenient center island. The additional part of the home begins here, as you move into the larger family room and dining area, which leads right out to the beautiful deck. From here, you can easily access the main floor laundry and the huge garage! Upstairs, you will find a spacious En-Suite with multiple closets as well. In addition to the wood and stone accents of the room, you will find Vaulted Ceilings and tall windows, letting in ample amounts of light! Adjacent, you will find a Jack-and-Jill Semi Suite, with a small sitting space, a private half-bath, and two generously sized additional bedrooms. This area offers access to a floored attic area, additional large closet space, and a laundry chute! Just down the hall you will find the full hall bathroom, just before the fourth bedroom, which is very spacious and offers yet another walk-in closet. Up one last level, you will find the fifth loft-style bedroom, with enough space for three twin beds and tons of storage /closet space. WOW! Just as the inside of the home offers immense living space, the outside of the home is equally as impressive. Featuring a large deck, overlooking a beautiful above ground pool, a paved patio, and almost an acre of land for you to use as your heart's desire! There is an intermittent underground stream, when it rains hard, that partially fills a depression on the south side lawn. It in not actually a retention pond. That was the original location of the cold house for storing milk, butter, etc. from the 1700s! This remarkable property at 1445 Farmington Ave is a true gem in Pottstown, blending comfort, elegance, and practical living. Don’t miss the opportunity to make this exceptional house your home. Schedule a viewing today and envision the lifestyle that awaits you in this magnificent residence.