1501 Alsace Rd, Reading, PA 19604

Welcome to Pennwycke, a distinctive Tudor cottage in Reading’s Hampden Heights, where a century of craftsmanship, gardens, and a little everyday magic create the feeling of an English country home. Designed by architect Miles B. Dechant and built in 1923, its stone walls, steep terracotta rooflines, and tall chimney crowned with terracotta pots give it an unmistakable presence. Its character begins at the front door: patterned brickwork, intricately carved wood, and a hanging wooden plaque bearing the home’s name. Beyond that storybook entrance are five spacious bedrooms, three full bathrooms, and two half bathrooms. The great room is Pennwycke’s heart. Its soaring 20-foot cathedral ceiling reveals a dramatic framework of 100-year-old, hand-hewn beams, with a spiral staircase rising to a loft overlooking the room. Original pegged hardwood floors, deep windowsills, and a substantial stone fireplace lend warmth and texture. At the end of the day, sunset fills the space with golden...