216 E Walnut St, Bethlehem, PA 18018

Circa 1870 Second Empire Carriage House Condominium in Historic Bethlehem, located on the property of Victoria Mews situated at the corner of E. Market and High Streets. The Second Empire architecture which is recognizable by its mansard roof, is a style most popular between 1865 and 1880 and named for the architectural elements in vogue during the era of the Second French Empire. This 2-story home enjoys the view of E. Market Street from the spectacular 42 ft wide porch which offers many hours of leisure and opportunities for entertaining, while benefiting by sitting back from the street for privacy. Additionally, the 30 x 12 ft east porch has a 7 ft tall fence for a private outdoor dining retreat. In addition to the Living Room and Dining Room areas (combined 30 ft in length), the first floor includes a southern exposure 20 x 11 ft. sun room with an antique mantled gas fireplace custom tiled surround by Starbuck Guldner, and a cozy 12 x 11 den/office, all with paver brick floors to replicate the carriage house ambiance. The 6 inch plank hardwood floors enhance the 14 x 12 ft kitchen combined with an 8 x 6 ft breakfast bay area, laundry area and powder room. Kitchen counters are 1 ¼ inch solid oak. Both floors and counters refinished in 2013. Most of the first floor has at least 9’ ceiling height. The exterior honeycomb slate mansard roof at the second floor enhances the interior wall structure of this entire level. All original segmented arched windows on this floor have been refitted to provide better insulation. The Master Bedroom Suite includes the bedroom area (16 x 15 ft.) and closets/dressing area leading to the master bath with a large shower. Two guest bedrooms measure 14 x 12 ft. each with wall to wall custom closets. The main bathroom has an antique claw foot bathtub with shower attachment. There are all hardwood floors on this level (except tiled bathrooms), installed in 2013. Access to the carriage house (floored and insulated) attic is from the 2nd floor hallway. Most ceiling heights on this level are 10 ft. ' (hallway is 9 ft.) Utilities include gas forced air heat (new cooling coil 2012), central air (new compressor 2012), electric hot water heater. All systems updated! Exterior: Off street parking (2 spaces), dusk to dawn landscape lighting, new shingled upper roof in 2013, sunroom and kitchen bay rubber roofs recoated in 2012. Included in condominium monthly maintenance fee ($467/mo) are water, sewer, refuse, lawn care, snow removal, basic cable (Service Electric) and blanket condominium hazard insurance. Much of the historic significance remains in this completely restored, approx. 2100 sq ft home. Original carriage house doors remain on the north side of the exterior and circa 1900 garage doors are on the east side of the house. Custom shutters throughout. There is limited common area basement storage. Property taxes total approx $3100/yr.