The Details

In the heart of the architecturally rich, historic Highlands Neighborhood, which features over fifty-five of the Borough’s one hundred and forty-five identified historically significant structures for its walking tours, is this stately, well preserved, red brick cottage with tudoresque wood beam accents built of the same quality materials as many of the other significant homes of this era. Only two blocks from Penn State University! The home is part of the Historic Highlands Neighborhood, with a long history of ownership by Penn State Professors, Faculty and Staff. The current owner shares that she and her husband have loved the vibrancy of the neighborhood! It's a great place to live and raise a family. The neighborhood association is active and they have really enjoyed interacting with the students and the fraternities. Throughout the home, original hardwood floors and trim adorn the first and second floors. In addition to the comfortable natural gas radiant heat, the home has been updated with high efficiency ductless mini splits providing heating and cooling in each main room. The first floor has been updated with custom energy efficient Pella windows. The second floor features three spacious bedrooms and a fourth room that could be a walk-in closet, office, convenient storage or perhaps could be converted to an extra bathroom. The first level also features an oversized living room, brick fireplace, recently renovated kitchen, dining room with french doors flowing out to spacious patio for easy entertaining. The first floor also boasts an additional room, that could also be a first floor owners suite with its own full bath and updated walk-in tile shower, office or even a family room. Take advantage of this rare opportunity to own this well preserved charming brick cottage today! The Basement has a student rental permitted apartment with 2 tenants.