12580 ERIE STREET,Morpeth - $289,000 - Directions

Step back in time with this commanding 1857 brick two-storey home, offering an incredible canvas for restoration purists, investors, or families looking to build sweat equity. Featuring a classic 4+1 bedroom layout and 1.5 bathrooms, this home pairs the undeniable character of nineteenth-century architecture with the craftsmanship of a home built to last. With forced air natural gas heating, a new 200 AMP hydro service and a new water well, much of the heavy lifting has already been done. The main floor greets you with the tall ceilings and oversized windows characteristic of the mid-Victorian era, flooding the primary living spaces with natural light. A traditional formal living room flows into a separate dining area, both retaining original deep baseboards and trim work with an original tin ceiling in the dining room. Located at the rear of the home, the spacious kitchen is a blank slate ready for a custom footprint, offering direct access to the attached 2 car garage. A versatile main-floor flex room functions perfectly as a fifth bedroom, a dedicated home office, or a cozy den. Ascend the original wooden staircase to find a remarkably efficient layout that maximizes every square foot of the upper storey. Unlike many homes of this era with tiny closets and cramped quarters, the bedrooms offer generous footprints, impressive ceiling heights, and all have walk-in closets. A partially updated 3pc bathroom serves the upper level. Sitting on a private .99 acre site surrounded by mature trees. The property is being sold “as-is” but the bones are solid and the natural flow of the layout requires little to no structural reconfiguration. Bring your contractor, your design mood boards, and your vision to restore this 1857 beauty to its original grandeur. (id:4555)