1120 Centre Avenue

Reading PA 19601

15551 sq. ft.

70567 sq. ft.

Single-Family

Last sold for $1,200,000

O. Chris Miller, last sold this property on 09 June 2025 after 65 days on market.

Overview

Welcome to "Stirling" an extraordinary and welcoming, one of a kind estate with incredible architectural details and history to match. Originally built in 1892 and designed by Philadelphia architect Theophilus P. Chandler for industrialist James Hervey Sternbergh and his family. The property remained in the Sternbergh family for over 100 years eventually being sold and used as a Inn/Bed and Breakfast. The property has been updated with newer slate roof, upgraded electric, fire suppression system and central air, while still maintaining the original historic character and details as a grand residence. A list of the room sizes and description can be found in the attached addendum. The property also features a carriage house, now converted to six guest suites. The main house and carriage house both sit on a 1.62 acre landscaped parcel featuring mature specimen trees. The property also includes the adjacent lot (1130 Centre Ave) consisting of 2.48 acres and features inground pool, koi pond and pool cabana along with expansive lawn with wooded backdrop in a park like setting. The property is also in close proximity to Philadelphia and New York City by plane or car. Although the photos convey the quality to be found in the interior and grounds, this is definitely a "must experience in person" property.

Features

11 bedrooms

9 bathrooms

18 carspaces

15551 sq. ft. floor area

70567 sq. ft. lot size

Single-Family

Estimated Value

We need at least 3 similar 11 bedroom single-family properties sold in Reading over the last 12 months.

Property history for 1120 Centre Avenue

2025

Sold

$1,200,000

09 Jun 2025 by O. Chris Miller, of REMAX of Reading | Wyomissing

2020

Sold

$500,000

24 Jun 2020 by Nelson Oswald, of BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks

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