1240 Hill Rd

URBAN LIVING AT ITS BEST! Charming 2BR apartment (NOT a condo, but Zillow doesn't have an Apartment option) in a lovely Victorian building overlooking beautiful City Park in Reading - Heat Included! Enjoy city convenience paired with picturesque park-side views. Located at the foot of Mt. Penn and Duryea Drive and directly across from historic City Park, this bright and spacious 800 square feet, 2 BR/2 story apartment offers a charming layout and beautiful views. It's the perfect blend of comfort, location and access to everything. It's a great spot for walkers, runners, hikers, nature lovers and car enthusiasts (the historic Duryea Hill Climb happens right here !!). THE HIGHLIGHT OF THIS APARTMENT IS ITS INCREDIBLE LOCATION. It looks out onto lovely City Park. You are just steps away from green space, walking paths and quiet serenity in addition to tennis courts, basketball courts and the occasional special event taking place a walking-minute from your door. You are almost in the heart of downtown Reading but sheltered in the soothing calm of the park and the mountain. It is an easy walking distance from varied and interesting dining options and entertainment: Santander Arena, Santander Performing Arts Center, WRC Center for the Arts, RACC's Miller Center for the Arts and the amazing smorgasbord of offerings at the Goggleworks (including an arthouse cinema dedicated to independent films) and the R/C Imax theater for all the latest blockbusters! If education is what you want, RACC is downtown and now so are some of the departments of Alvernia, not to mention all the fabulous artistic opportunities Goggleworks offers. Albright College is a 5 minute drive; Penn State Berks is 12 minutes away and Kutztown University is 30. Expecting guests? The Double Tree by Hilton Hotel is a five minute walk. If that's not enough, Penn Street spills right onto Penn Avenue in West Reading and its own wonderful dining and shopping options. Major transportation routes are nearby. There is a laundromat literally steps from your door, as is a BARTA bus stop. ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHT: HEAT AND HOT WATER INCLUDED! Yes, that's right, no heating bills! The living room, kitchen, and bath are on the second floor of this well-kept, charming Victorian townhome and the bedrooms are on the third. The delightful main bedroom is literally under the eaves. Plenty of closets, including a huge walk-in. There is a lovely front porch for relaxing, daydreaming or just enjoying the view, and also there's a secluded shared brick patio in the back. Rent includes heat, water, trash, and recycling. On street parking. Owner lives next door. Credit and background check and non-refundable fee of $50 are required. First month rent and security deposit due at signing. No dishwasher and no washer/dryer. But there is a laundromat at the corner! Sorry no pets, no smoking, no candles. But, remember, NO HEATING BILLS! Available first week of September. One year lease. SERIOUS AND IMPORTANT CONSIDERATION: STEPS!! In addition to the 10 steps from the sidewalk to the front door, there are 16 steps up a Victorian spiral staircase to the apartment. From the apartment's main floor to the bedrooms, there is another set of 16 steps. Owner pays for HEAT, water, trash and recycling. Tenant pays for gas and electric, cable. On-street parking. Absolutely no pets. One year lease. Tenants are required to take trash and recycling weekly to front curb. First month's rent and security deposit due at signing.