72 E MARKET ST, Bethlehem, PA 18018 - For Sale

3+Story,Detached, Colonial - BETHLEHEM, PA Settled in the heart of historic Bethlehem, one of the "great houses" of this sought after neighborhood, A City Classic offers the best of many worlds to the next discerning owner. Set on nearly ~ acre of maturely-landscaped in town grounds, this elegant yet comfortable home was renovated from top to bottom with meticulous care to retain the beauty of its origins and to move into the 21st century. The glass and mullion windows, from the fan transom to the intricate side panels, are the perfect introduction to the sweeping beauty of a true entrance foyer? complete with a show stopping staircase. Beveled glass doors are the segue from a spacious high-ceilinged living room to a terra cotta floored glass sunroom complete with fireplace. The dining room and parlor are generous and open to each other through custom glass pocket doors with inlaid hardwood floors and multiple oversized windows and curved moldings. The original butler's pantry, updated with stainless appliances, is the transition to a cook's working kitchen with a 4-burner gas Viking range complete with grill, griddle and professional hood. Full size refrigerator and matching freezer guarantee all the ingredients will be on hand. All 5 bedrooms have updated en suite baths, some with glass-walled showers, jetted tub and one with a balcony overlooking the grounds. The third level was the former staff quarters with 4 finished rooms, full bath, quarter sawn oak and pine floors, angled ceilings with original windows seats in front and expandable attic space. Perennial gardens, heated inground pool, private sitting areas, a 2-story garage and cobblestone onsite parking make this home complete unto itself. Savor history while enjoying up-to-date amenities including gas heat and central air in a completely private setting. History improved!