602 W 26th St, Richmond, VA 23225

Minutes to downtown, the Fan, VCU, and surrounded by three parks! Coming open in February is an upstairs two-bedroom apartment unit in an original Victorian duplex located in Richmond's most laid back and eclectic neighborhood, Woodland Heights. This is a friendly, active neighborhood of artists, carpenters, doctors, teachers, students, and dreamers. It was first advertised in 1891 as a luxury riverside retreat with proximity to downtown Richmond and Forest Hill Park. It is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places and the Virginia Landmarks Registry. The home has a classic, large wrap-around front porch. Inside are rooms with tall ceilings, beautiful woodwork and Fireplace mantles. The apartment has been updated with wall to wall carpeting and has a sliding door opening from the kitchen to a large private balcony tempting you to have an outdoor breakfast while enjoying a spring breeze. Functional kitchen with refrigerator and gas stove. Updated plumbing and electric with central air and gas furnace for heat! Rent $1200. Deposit $1000. Owner pays water/sewer. $100 Application Fee, Cats and small dogs allowed at discretion of owner with $150 nonrefundable fee. The house sits close to the hiking and mountain biking trails of Forest Hill Park, and the nearby James River Park system, including Belle Isle. Canoe Run Park is only a short walk away where you can enjoy sports such as coed flag football, or just take a morning jog around the large green space. Have the privacy of a house, and the affordability of an apartment, in an off-beat neighborhood that's still reminiscent of a Norman Rockwell painting. When trying to choose in which Richmond neighborhood you want to live, it's recommended you take some time to drive around and get a feel for it. We're confident you'll be pleased with this location. For more details or to set up an appointment respond to this posting or call (804) 402-7273, or (804) 786-6131.