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Downtown Duplex

SOLD: $ 116,000
DATE: January 2003
MLS # 317905

Property Type: 2 storey duplex

Lot Size: 37 X 198 X 204 X 36.17

Major intersection: Wortley and Stanley

Bedrooms: 2-2 bedroom apartments

Bathrooms: 2

Inclusions: 2 fridges, 2 stoves, light fixtures, custom garden shed.

Parking: private single drive

Taxes: $1914.00 (2001)

Area: Downtown/Old South

Age: over 100

Heating & Cooling: gas furnace serviced in 2001 and ducts cleaned 3 years ago.

Financing Example: 7.5% down, 5 year term at 5.60%, 25 year amortization, the monthly payment inclusive of property taxes is $870.67 less rental income of $575.00, makes your monthly payment only $295.67 approximately!

Located steps to downtown London and walking distance to Thames Park's pool and tennis courts. Stroll into Wortley Road Village for your groceries, dry cleaners, banking, or pick up a book at the library and sit and read it over a hot cup of coffee at the Little Red Rooster. If you have time visit all the unique shops and antique stores.

You don't have to worry about parking at the new John Labatt's Centre or our new Market. Enjoy saturday nite at the movies, pizza at Nove Nove, and a nightcap at any one of dozens of bistros .....it's all walking distance to your front door.

If location is your concern this one offers you just about anything you could desire ...even a bus stop at your front door. And it's easy to rent as its not far from UWO!!

The exterior of this duplex offers you an eclectic flare far from the mundane. With it's interesting woodwork and wonderful bay window on the east side plus the full front porch, this home offers a curb appeal that will interest those buyers who appreciate history and craftsmanship.

The backyard is a wonderful oasis after a busy day. Very private and treed with an enclosed patio area complimented with a custom garden shed that will make a wonderful studio. The large backyard has interesting gardens and seating areas and is totally fenced so it's perfect for the pet pooch.The lower 2 bedroom apartment has access to the backyard off the kitchen.

The upper apartment has it's own private entrance to the front porch and also a balcony off the kitchen so it's perfect for b.b.q's or an evening cocktail under the stars.

Each floor has it's own seperate entrance. The lower unit has a large double doored master bedroom and the 2nd bedroom is now used as an office, both rooms have closets. The living room offers a sunny large bay window and the floors are all hardwood except the kitchen...which is eat in size with lots of room for more cupboards or collectibles. Off this room is a mudroom to the side yard for all your coats and boots plus it's great for the kids or the pet pooch. The basement is unfinished and contains your laundry area and storage space.

The upper apartment has a sunny master bedroom at the front and a small 2nd bedroom that would make a great office. The living room has two bright windows and another closet for storage. The eat in kitchen boasts both a walk in pantry and a door to the romantic balcony. There is also a 4 piece bath. This apartment has hardwood and newer carpeting too. Plus a terrific hallway that's perfect for your artwork. This sunny 2 bedroom is easy to rent and has had the same tenant for 5 years.

The shingles were done 2 years ago, and the garden shed/studio added in 2001, the fencing is newer, and the exterior was been professionally painted.

This terrific mortgage helper is ideally located for both owner occupied or the investor as it's convenient to everything making it easy to rent and own! This home is both well laid out for 2 units and offers more than just a place to live. It's wonderful curb appeal, private backyard, and historic charm will appeal to the buyer looking for an Old South or Old North property without the price tag.

Call 679-5443 ID 5780 for 24 hour ad.

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