742 Franklin St

Updated 3 bedroom, all brick semi located on the corner of 2 lovely, tree-lined streets. Property complimented with all-season, perennial landscaping. Walk to the Tower Health at The Reading Hospital, planetarium, museum, arborium, restaurants, shops, parks, and much more. Enjoy many events held on the "Avenue" held throughout the year or appreciate the perfect view of the firework shows that celebrate various holidays. The sun-filled living room and entryway with wood shutters on new, custom windows with picturesque view across from a stone church is spectacular year-round. An open kitchen and dining floorplan boasts refinished, oil and wax hardwood floors and new, 15 copper handle cabinets that pull out and maximize every inch of storage, custom granite peninsula countertops with waterfall edges that seem to glow with optical recessed lighting. It includes a coffee nook and thoughtful, space savvy upgrades to satisfy a family's growing needs. Second floor has 3 bedrooms with the original, oil and wax hardwood floors and new energy efficient windows in 2015. High efficiency HVAC system with humidifier installed in 2015 along with a new roof and siding in 2016. Current owner has converted one room to a dressing room which has access to a walk-up attic. It affords plenty of storage or could be finished as an office or additional room. The walkout basement adds has an additional 440 sq.ft. of useful living or entertaining space. This space includes a finished laundry area with workbench, tiled bathroom, open joist ceiling and durable epoxy floor den with many closets and built-in wetbar. Enjoy the new Trex balcony off the kitchen and paver patio off the basement for BBQs, entertaining or your morning coffee. This home will afford you peace of mind given all major updates made and is ready for your touch. Convenient living at an affordable price in Wyomissing School District, this gem is a must see!