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c. 1915 American Foursquare
New Cumberland, Pennsylvania 17070
Beautifully Restored Neoclassical Revival

Exterior: Fine quality red brick with thin mortar joints, limestone foundation, two bay windows on each floor, 2005 green metal shingle roof with transferrable 50 year warranty, awnings in traditional striped pattern.
Full front porch: Stripped and repainted original Ionic columns, amber chandelier.
Beautifully restored 1915 Neoclassical Revival brick two-story on historic street in charming small town near Pennsylvania’s state capital. Quaint downtown New Cumberland is only a 3 block walk away. The Susquehanna River is a 10 minute walk away; the Yellow Breeches Creek is a 10 minute walk. Downtown Harrisburg is a 15 minute drive. Centrally Located: Downtown Baltimore is an 80 minute drive. D.C. is a 2 hour drive. Philadelphia is a 2 hour drive. New York City is a 3 hour drive.
The house features large eat-in kitchen, four bedrooms, hardwood floors, stained chestnut and oak trim, crown molding, and doors, and 9-foot ceilings. In the last 13 years, it has received a top-quality restoration: new wall insulation, drywall, paint & wallpaper, refinished chestnut trim, new oak hardwood floors, new wiring and plumbing.
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The house features large eat-in kitchen, four bedrooms, hardwood floors, stained chestnut and oak trim, crown molding, and doors, and 9-foot ceilings. In the last 13 years, it has received a top-quality restoration: new wall insulation, drywall, paint & wallpaper, refinished chestnut trim, new oak hardwood floors, new wiring and plumbing.
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Parlor: Working fireplace with
two-tier quartersawn oak mantel,
beveled mirror, claw feet,
L’esperance glazed tile,
marble hearth,
Victorian fireplace screen;
bay window,
wrought-iron radiator cover
with marble top, built-in bookcase,
and Victorian wallpaper.
Foyer: Gorgeous stained chestnut and oak
trim and paneling,
gracious staircase with
newel topped with bronze statue,
two stained glass windows,
Victorian wallpaper,
large coat closet,
antique German chandelier,
square oak pillars,
and half-wall
with built in book case.

Dining room: Rectangular bay window to accommodate buffet or piano, oak chair rail and crown molding, wallpaper, antique Spanish brass chandelier, 15 light double pocket door to parlor.

Kitchen: 13’ x 20’ Ed Lank Kitchen, ceramic tile floor and backsplash, 3’ x 7’ granite island, solid surface countertops, tall Brookhaven cabinets, window seat, black GE appliances, garbage disposal , 15 light pocket door to foyer, pocket door to dining room, William Morris reproduction wallpaper.
Sun room: Anderson casement windows, tongue-and-groove ceiling, arts & crafts reproduction wallpaper, art deco light.
2.5 Stories | |
Bedrooms | 4 |
Full Baths | 1 |
Half Baths | 1 |
Heated Sq. Ft. | 2,182 |
Acres | 0.2 |
Lot Size | 150' X 50' |
Features.
- 1st floor bath
- Attic
- Basement
- Dining room
- Entry Hall
- Foyer
- Kitchen
- Living room
- Sunroom
- Unfinished basement
- Walk-up attic
- Master bedroom upstairs
- 2 Car Garage
- Casement windows
- Dormers
- Driveway - Paved
- Fenced Yard
- Garden
- Porch
- Restored exterior
- Storm Windows
- Built-in Bookcases
- Ceramic Tile
- Fireplaces
- Grand staircase
- High Ceilings
- Original wood windows
- Wood floors
- Central air
- City sewer
- City water supply
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Gas heating
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Water Heater - Gas
- Cast Iron Radiators
- Pocket Doors
- Stained Glass Window(s)
- Transoms
- Metal Shingle Roof
- Perennial Garden
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House Details
Foyer: Gorgeous stained chestnut and oak trim and paneling, gracious staircase with newel topped with bronze statue, two stained glass windows, Victorian wallpaper, large coat closet, antique German chandelier, square oak pillars, and half-wall with built in book case.Parlor: Working fireplace with two-tier quartersawn oak mantel, beveled mirror, claw feet, L’esperance glazed tile, marble hearth, Victorian fireplace screen; bay window, wrought-iron radiator cover with marble top, built-in bookcase, and Victorian wallpaper.
Dining room: Rectangular bay window to accommodate buffet or piano, oak chair rail and crown molding, wallpaper, antique Spanish brass chandelier, 15 light double pocket door to parlor.
Kitchen: 13’ x 20’ Ed Lank Kitchen, ceramic tile floor and backsplash, 3’ x 7’ granite island, solid surface countertops, tall Brookhaven cabinets, window seat, black GE appliances, garbage disposal , 15 light pocket door to foyer, pocket door to dining room, William Morris reproduction wallpaper.
Sun room: Anderson casement windows, tongue-and-groove ceiling, arts & crafts reproduction wallpaper, art deco light.
Downstairs half-bath: Black & white tile floor, reproduction fixtures.
Master bedroom: Square bay window, door to balcony. Awaiting restoration.
Three other bedrooms: One with bay window, one with door to balcony awaiting restoration.
Upstairs bath: Stained-glass window, solid surface counter with two sinks, ceramic tile, and 8’ Brookhaven cabinet.
Walk-up attic: tall, fully floored, four dormers for plenty of light.
Full basement: stairs from kitchen, cellar door to back yard, windows.
2008 gas-fired steam heat, chimney with stainless steel liner with lifetime warranty, 2008 40-gallon hot water heater, central air in second floor, 200 amp service, new 12-2 wiring, City sewer and water.
Exterior: Fine quality red brick with thin mortar joints, limestone foundation, two bay windows on each floor, 2005 green metal shingle roof with transferrable 50-year warranty, awnings in traditional striped pattern.
Full front porch: -Stripped and repainted original Ionic columns, amber chandelier.
Detached two-car garage: faces rear alley; 1996 roof, aluminum half-round gutters, concrete driveway off alley, overhead insulated door, 100 amp sub panel, electric opener, wired with lights and receptacles.
Fenced yard: Gorgeously landscaped with white and pink dogwoods, kwanzan cherry, cardinal red crabapple, redbud, two Pacifica red maples, wisteria, azaleas, perennial gardens with paths of antique brick, thousands of bulbs, hundreds of perennials.
Archived in November, 2012
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