316 W BARNARD ST West Chester, PA 19382

Historic West Chester Borough Victorian twin features 5 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms. Enjoy the Borough lifestyle with a quick walk to the bustle of downtown and to newly renovated Everhart Park. Beautiful original details in this historic brick home blend with modern upgrades; owner has made over $100k in improvements – see upgrade document provided in MLS.

The inviting front porch features a beautiful standing seam copper roof installed in 2020. Enter the original front door, through the classic vestibule, and into the front foyer with soaring 9’+ ceilings, curved wall, and rewired original opal glass light fixture. The living room showcases original millwork and pocket doors along with new recessed lighting. Fifteen historic wood, wavy glass, double-hung weighted windows with custom wood arched-top exterior storms for efficiency flood the home with natural light. Dining room with bay wall showcases gleaming original hardwood floors that extend throughout the home. Sitting room features charming curved back staircase to upper levels and large closets. Note the ornate cast-iron three zone radiators that will keep you cozy all winter. Solid wood doors in natural finish are present throughout the home with all currently removed doors in basement for quick re-installation if desired. Kitchen boasts high-end stainless steel appliances including Bosch dishwasher and slide-in gas double-oven range, exterior ventilation hood, and high-powered garbage disposal. An updated powder room and bright mudroom complete the first floor.

Second floor hallway with new pendant lighting added during complete home rewiring connects to three bedrooms and full hall bath with original refinished clawfoot tub/shower. These three bedrooms include a large primary bedroom, charming second bedroom with bay window wall, and third bedroom currently used as a dressing room. Bright, full height third floor has two additional generously sized bedrooms.

Large basement includes new commercial-grade washer/dryer and ample storage and exercise space. Enjoy eating outside on the patio under a shady canopy while taking in the lush landscaping and fully fenced backyard. Cedar garden shed for storage. Oversized, paved 2-3 car off-street parking at rear, two additional guest permits available for street parking. If your showing is after 5pm M-F, please park in off street parking in the alley; permit parking on street after 5pm.

Don’t miss this opportunity to own a piece of history in West Chester Borough. Quick settlement available!