24 MARY STREET W (X12870140)

Step up to this Circa 1910 elegant home, & admire the sophisticated craftsmanship of yesteryear's original woodwork, skilled stone masonry two-storey design. Main front foyer opens to 9' ceilings throughout, featuring built-in oak bookshelves with glass doors, oak flooring, evoking nostalgic memories of the "good ole days". Main floor bedroom boasts of antique built-ins; a 4-piece bathroom, & an oak door that can lead to the upper unit, if the original oak stairs (stored) are re-installed. Living room's gas fireplace offers ambiance, supplementing 2-stage gas furnace (2025). The huge dining room with 9' bay window speaks of social gatherings of the elite. Continuing to the expansive kitchen, upgraded birch cabinetry with glass door uppers, SS chimney range hood, easy to care for counter tops, stainless steel appliances, walk-in pantry, plus entry to the main floor laundry room. A separate private entrance leads to the upper two-bedroom, 3-piece bathroom, living room apartment, boasting its own eat-in kitchen, SS appliances & walk-in pantry with maple hardwood flooring throughout. The larger bedroom has a unique feature: a gabled storage space that was once a play room! This spacious home offers two covered porches (front and the back), with tongue & groove wood flooring (hemlock at front). The wrap-around back porch also displays 8"x8" Douglas Fir posts, pine D-channel siding; creating a poetic tranquil setting with view of Lion's Lookout. Additional features, original garage with loft, built-in workbench, aluminum roofing, extending over expanded garage. The potential of developing a carriage home. Asphalt roof, cedar shake accents & original locally-produced brick add to the magnificent appeal of this home. This legal duplex an excellent income producer but also perfect for a two-generation home. Asphalt driveway offers plenty of parking. 5-minute walk to downtown Huntsville's vibrant life: restaurants, shops, arts & outdoor sports for which Muskoka is famous. (id:46976)