This is a rare opportunity to live in a gorgeous restored townhouse in the Columbia Ave Historic District, right outside downtown. Private entrance, large private front porch, formal dining room, two stories, and many beautiful original architectural details. Enjoy a large private front porch and the secure private entrance that opens into a formal entryway. There is a half-bathroom off the entryway, and a beautiful historic railing and bannister set lead upstairs. The spacious living room has large bay windows, including an ornamental beveled glass window. Updated ceiling fan. Dining room also features large windows, high ceilings, and a decorative fireplace with original historic tile and mantle. Refinished original oak floors run throughout the downstairs. Each room has historic mouldings and original ornate heating radiators. Windows come with blinds plus high-quality curtain rods installed above, ready for your own curtains. The kitchen has tons of cabinet- and counter-space. Solid real-wood cabinetry. High-end appliances include a 5-burner gas range with convection oven, built-in microwave range hood, dishwasher, and refrigerator with freezer on the bottom. Easy-to-clean ceramic tile flooring. Upstairs, the master bedroom is enormous, with a ceiling fan and a walk-in closet. A second smaller bedroom is down the hallway. The full bathroom has a vanity, medicine cabinet, cast-iron bathtub with updated plumbing fixtures, and a curved double shower curtain rod. Located in a safe, vibrant, historic neighborhood only blocks from Downtown. Easily walk to summer festivals. Visit restaurants, bars, and coffee shops. Ride your bike to Tin Caps games. The Lakeside neighborhood is centrally located less than 15 minutes from anywhere in Fort Wayne. Nearby Lakeside Park and Rivergreenway trail system provide lots of recreational opportunities. Shopping nearby in East State Village and the North Anthony Corridor, as well as downtown. A pleasant bike ride to most of Fort Wayne's colleges and universities, including Indiana Tech, IPFW, Ivy Tech, and Saint Francis. Resident pays $95 for gas/water, electric bill ($30-$40) in resident's name. The resident pays only the electric bill, which should run $30ish/mo. There is a built-in air conditioner on each floor. Rent here is $995, with a $700 deposit. We screen all of our tenants on the basis of credit, income, and criminal and civil record to provide a safe environment for everyone. We do not accept Section 8.
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