1318 Howard Ave

Pottsville, PA 17901

Stunningly beautiful Victorian era charmer Circa 1912 that has been well-maintained and owned by Trinity Episcopal Church since 1996. Located in the city of Pottsville, county seat of Schuylkill, which is rich in coal mining history as well as home to America's oldest brewery Yuengling! Enjoy plenty of events the city has to offer a year round from brewery tours to train rides and concerts plus much more. Approximately one hour in any direction to Harrisburg, Reading and Allentown Pennsylvania. Home features three floors of above grade living space plus finished space in the lower level, front porch, rear deck, rear balcony, front balcony, two-car detached garage, side yard and home offers up to five bedrooms, 4 established with heat and the possibility of a 5th on the 3rd floor. Home also has a total of 2 full bathrooms and 2 half bathrooms. Entering through the west side of the home into the grand foyer, you'll find in front of you a marvelous solid wood staircase, to the left you'll discover a formal dining room, to which behind the dining room you will find a spacious kitchen, sunroom and egress to a comfortable size deck over top of the garage. To the right, a formal living room with 2 sets of double french doors leading you out to the roomy front porch adorned with abundant shade from the cozy front courtyard. Main floor also has a convenient quaint half bath. Moving up to the 2nd floor you'll find an inviting full bath with tub shower and mosaic tile floor, three very comfortable bedrooms in which the front bedroom adjoins a balcony with a slight bit of a challenge to access. The third floor has a beautiful retro bath with clawfoot tub, original hardware and gorgeous mosaic tile floor, 1 heated bedroom and an additional room to possibly convert into a bedroom by adding heat. This additional room also contains walk in closets for ample storage. Let's go back downstairs to the kitchen where you'll find access to the lower level which houses not only additional living space but, a gorgeous den with an additional fireplace, laundry room and a half bath that could use a little sprucing up. Additionally you'll find downstairs the utility room which houses an oil fired furnace and possibly a workshop for those who are inclined to tinker. There are also two additional exits from the lower level, one of which exits to the top of the garage, or as we're referring to an additional balcony, and there is access to a set of steps that lead down to the garage where you'll find a door that slides left to open. Garage is well equipped to comfortably accommodate two vehicles and also has an overhead electric garage door opener. Last but not least you'll find a side yard for entertaining. Be sure to check out the video tour and aerial 360 view. Come take a look at this gorgeous Victorian now!