Own a piece of Pennsylvania history when you own the stately Austin O. Furst house in downtown Bellefonte. Built in 1864, this historically registered home has been modernized for today's demanding lifestyles, yet maintains respect for architectural and historic integrity. This 6 bedroom (plus or minus!) home features a luxurious master bedroom suite and kitchen addition, in addition to elegant outdoor living spaces, an herb garden, root cellar, detached carport and potting shed.Graciously entertain your guests in the large kitchen that includes a Dynasty Professional Natural Gas Range, 42" built-in Jenn Air Fridge, granite countertops, inset scale for perfect baking, a main sink, prep sink, quiet Bosch dishwasher, disposal, and environmentally friendly trash compactor. Custom Cabinetry provides efficient and plentiful storage. Just off the kitchen, the family room features a woodstove, one of the home's 3 interior fireplaces. Enjoy easy access to the beautifully hardscaped outdoor living area, which features a fireplace, and wraps around to the side entry and main entry to the home.The first floor also includes a guest room, full bath, substantial laundry, the original double parlor (currently used as a billiards room), the original dining room with bay window and plaster frieze, original foyer gaslight and stained glass transom, and interior privacy shutters. The second floor features the master bedroom and bathroom suite, with an enviable amount of spectacular custom- built cherry closets and jewelry and accessory storage. The master suite is serviced by 2 of the home's 4 water heaters, so owners can always enjoy the spa-like Jacuzzi and walk-in shower with multi-piece body sprayers.Audiophiles will appreciate the abundance of built-in speakers throughout much of the home.The east side of the second floor hosts a 2-room bedroom/ bathroom suite that is currently utilized as a high-tech, wired office and the current owner?s knitting room.The 2nd and 3rd floors contain 5 more guest/hobby rooms, storage, and whole house exhaust. The 3 1/2 floor boasts a spectacular office/rec room, with an abundance of windows, cedar closet, and lots more storage.With 9 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, a substantial modern kitchen and vast living spaces, this home could serve as your primary home and would also function nicely as a Bed and Breakfast.
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