This historic 120+ year old home has been lovingly cared for by 3 generations of Columbians since 1934 and retains many of the original features like ornate brass hardware and wavy glass windows . Built on 1896 but with many recent updates, you will enjoy making this house your home. You will be greeted by the warm brick façade and recently painted Victorian gingerbread details on this 2.5 story semi-detached home with Central Air, economical gas heat, and an updated 200-amp electrical system. Spend your summer evenings on the front porch relaxing and enjoying the breezes and cozy up in the wintertime beside the custom-built corner ventless gas fireplace in the living room. This home features a vestibule
with original double door that leads into the living room where you will find original wood floors, trim, and a grand wooden staircase. There is a full bath on the first floor for convenience. The large dining room big enough for entertaining guests at the holidays. The colorful Fiesta ware themed kitchen features stainless
steel refrigerator, stove and dishwasher: a vintage jelly cupboard for storing all your dinnerware, and plenty of east/morning light from the 2 windows and door to the side patio. The storm doors on the kitchen, dining room and balcony are newly replaced. On the second floor you will find brand new flooring throughout, 2 bedrooms, a dressing/laundry room with stackable washer/dryer combination
that could be turned back into a 3rd bedroom or nursery, and a full bath as part of the Master Suite. There is a balcony off the Master bedroom that was just replaced in 2021. The third floor has a large attic space that could become a 3rd /4 th bedroom, home office, kids' playroom, man cave, or whatever your heart desires.
There is also a large basement with concrete flooring, laundry hook-ups, and a rear door. Additional updates include new gutters in 2019, recently replaced storms and screens, a Honeywell thermostat (Alexa enabled and internet ​programmable), HVAC system installed in 2010 and recently serviced. All
appliances stay.
Step outside and enjoy the lush, mature native plant landscaping that surrounds this house. Your own personal oasis includes a side patio, wide flagstone steps leading to the beautifully laid circular brick lower patio (with canopy included), a babbling pond/waterfall with lily pads, koi and goldfish, privacy from the
arborvitae, and a nice shed and offstreet parking spot in the back with alley entrance. These mature gardens are certified Pollinator Friendly, and National Audubon Society and Natiinal Wildlife Federation approved. Most of the plantings are perennial and you will enjoy colorful blooms throughout the year, from the earliest spring snowdrops to late fall mums. All the work has been done for you!
These gardens have been featured on the Columbia Garden Tour and were thoughtfully designed planted by a Penn State Extension Master Gardener. Native plantings reduce the need for watering and other maintenance.
Situated on a nice wide street with plenty of parking in front of the home, this quieter part of town is still close to all the great downtown Columbia amenities like Hinkle's and the New Market House, the Susquehanna River, Rail Trails, and Columbia Riverfront Park. With a grocery store just blocks away, and easy access to Rt. 30, 441 and 462, enjoy the convenience of city living with the comfort and
peacefulness of the suburbs.