Historic Grist Mill Residence/Business Opportunity Main House is a 4916 sq. ft. Grist Mill, featuring 5 beds, 3.5 baths. Converted Barn offers approx. 2000 sq. ft. , including 3 beds, 1.5 baths, a huge, open living space for potential events/receptions, kitchen, office space, and living room. This truly one-of-a-kind, historic gem is bursting with rustic charm, updated elegance, and business potential! The main home is completely furnished with Mahogany wood exterior doors, deep set windows, and wood beamed ceilings throughout. Up the stone walkway with “grinding stone” accents to the lovely brick paver patio is the front entry, where you’re welcomed by the incredible kitchen that flows seamlessly to the rest of the main level. The chef will love the tile flooring, soapstone countertops, curved center island with breakfast bar and farm sink, built-in stainless steel dishwasher and range, slide out pantry space flanking the fridge and spacious breakfast room. Continue on where the awesome Williamsburg Cage wet bar with wooden countertop perfectly merges the kitchen to the living room with exposed stone wall wooden columns. The fantastic dining room has room to host every holiday, plus corner built-in cabinet and coal stove, low stone wall, and access to the backyard and creek. A statement-making wood and metal open staircase highlights the entire lower level as it leads to even more ideal spaces to entertain, including a large family room and separate game room with hardwood floors and wood beamed ceilings, while dutch doors with original hardware provide another way to the scenic exterior. The second level also offers a bedroom with ensuite bathroom with tile floor and stall shower. The third level also has all wood ceilings, while revealing the wonderful Master bedroom with its own wood ceiling and a private bathroom with a tile floor and waterfall shower, marble vanity top, and walk-in closet. Down the hall, bedrooms 3 and 4 have bi-fold closets and share a full tile bathroom with tub/shower and granite top vanity. A walk up to the finished attic offers potential for a large fifth bedroom with carpeting, small sitting room, walk-in closet, access to storage, and great views. The converted barn is rustic elegance at its finest, offering a massive event/living space with hardwood floors, stone walls, vaulted soaring height ceilings with wood beams, huge windows, and sliding wood doors to the kitchen/dining area. Here, the aesthetic is a perfect match, while offering plenty of space for cooking, hosting, working, and more. Upstairs, the living space is highlighted by large double windows with bench storage and tall vaulted ceilings with wood beams. French doors lead to the three bedrooms, each boasting their own unique architectural touches, including bench storage, exposed beams, vaulted ceilings, chair rail molding, and more, while the main bedroom has windows down to the space below. This gorgeous property also features a 3-stall horse stable and tack room with repainted stone and redone bathrooms, a separate smokehouse, and a beautiful pond and creek. All of this within walking distance of top ranked ski resort, Bear Creek Mountain Resort.
Single-familyProperty Type
1800Year Built
3.4 acresLot Size
$173Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
5 spacesParking
Listed by Eric Miller• RE/MAX Of Reading
•610-670-2770 (broker)
•info@goberkscounty.com (broker)
Bought with Non Member NON MEMBER• Non Subscribing Office
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
5
Baths
3.5
Stories
3
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
1.59 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
4,916
Year built
1800
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Berks County
APN
59549201396026
Parking Spaces
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Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 31, 2026.
CONS
Conservation District
It is the purpose of this District implement the provisions of Section 604. 1 of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, which encourages the protection of the natural, scenic and historic values in the environment of the Township and the preservation the forests, wetlands, aquifers and floodplains from fragmentation or the encroachment of development, which would degrade the unique rural character, the quality of natural wildlife habitats, or the unique scenic beauty of Longswamp Township. Because of this, intensive residential development will not be permitted. Limited nonresidential uses, with their accessory uses, that are compatible with the physical characteristics of the land within the District will also be permitted. Development activities in this District will be encouraged to utilize the Conservation Subdivision Growing Greener design options to further implement the protection and preservation goals of the District.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Warehouse
Infrastructure
Public service
Fire house
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 5
Driveway - # of Spaces: 5
Gravel Driveway, Paved Driveway
Driveway, Parking Lot
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bedrooms On 2nd Upper Level: 3
# of Bedrooms On 3rd Upper Level: 1
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 2nd Upper Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 3
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
Interior Information
Appliances: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven - Single, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Water Conditioner - Owned, Water Heater
Flooring Type: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Stone
Furnished
Interior Features: Attic, Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Carpet, Exposed Beams, Floor Plan - Open, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Island, Kitchen - Table Space, Master Bath(s), Tub Shower, Upgraded Countertops, Wainscotting, Walk-in Closet(s), Water Treat System, Wet/Dry Bar, Wood Floors, Wood Stove