Tuesday, 24 March 2015

Perry Street semi is terrific choice for first-time buyer

New listing features hardwood flooring and 'perfect' pocket doors with bevelled glass
Central Woodstock location offers versatile zoning and convenience 

By Mark Schadenberg
Older homes have terrific character – my new listing at 40 Perry Street in Woodstock has charm and character, and it's ideal for first-time buyers and/or a single person.
Traditional homes usually feature large formal dining rooms with hardwood flooring and an adjoining (but separate) living room with hardwood. The 2-bedroom semi I just listed at 40 Perry definitely has this exact idea, but is also highlighted by working double pocket doors with bevelled glass (See the photos). It's odd that today's new homes often lack pocket doors as they were so convenient for not having a swing door which could/would collide with furniture. Another factor might be that today's building code includes a requirement for electrical outlets just about everywhere, which then translates into wiring and switches in walls where a pocket door could slide through instead.



The Perry semi also features original chestnut trim and tall ceilings.
There are two bedrooms (both with hardwood) and next to the eat-in kitchen is a den, which could be a third bedroom. A professional painter has also created a bright move-in condition appearance to most of the interior.
The front sunroom is heated and includes ceramic tile, so it's much more than a foyer or a destination for your kids' snow pants. You could use this space as an office.
The side door sunroom is freshly painted and includes enough area for golf clubs, bicycle and camping gear, but not a trampoline (pictured below).
The eat-in kitchen is actually not connected to the neighbouring semi, and includes an abundance of solid wood (freshly painted) cabinets and 3 appliances (fridge and stove are quite new). 


The washer and dryer in the lower level laundry area would also be included with the sale.
The entire home features updated vinyl windows. The 3-year-old roof is also an overall improvement as the shingles are a 40-year brand and style, and their warranty can be transferred to the next owner.
Vacant for your quick possession, this semi has had the same owner for about 40 years with many more updates – breaker panel box, plumbing systems, water treatment device, and both the water heater and softener are owned and would certainly stay.
As many older homes have lately been retro-fitted to include sump pumps, the back-up generator for this amenity would also remain with the home at closing. The basement is dry and a great area for storing your high school science text books and photo albums or your many trips to African Lion Safari.
Outside, the detached workshop / storage shed has hydro so it could certainly be utilized for your hobby.
The central Woodstock location results in a convenient 'Entrepreneurial' zoning. It is possible to convert this address into an office building, but could certainly also be a work-at-home destination.
It's location is important as the property is about one city block south of Dundas, so it's a short walk to the seven-plex movie theatre, Market Square theatre, the museum and art gallery, city hall, restaurants (Fritzie's is practically next door), stores and many historic buildings.


Address: 40 Perry Street, Woodstock
MLS: 75200
Asking Price: $144,900
Taxes: $1,588
Lot Size: 35' x 77'
Vacant for quick possession.


LINKS:

Mark Schadenberg, Sales Representative
Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES designation)
Royal LePage Triland Realty
757 Dundas St, Woodstock
www.wesellwoodstock.com
(519) 537-1553, cell or text
Email: mschadenberg@rogers.com
Twitter: markroyallepage
Facebook: Mark Schadenberg, Royal LePage Triland


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