This turnkey LEGAL DUPLEX nestled in the heart of Barrie can be used to supplement your income by living in one unit while renting out the other or by renting out both units. The rental income could cover 100% of your mortgage payments! Alternatively, the lower unit can be used as an In-law Suite. Both units are completely above grade, have EXTENSIVE UPGRADES and provide quick convenient access to Barrie's amenities. The upper 3 bedroom is spacious featuring a large kitchen, large living/dining area and separate laundry. The Master bedroom has an ensuite bathroom and the 2nd bedroom has a walkout onto a large newer deck where you can enjoy your breakfast and morning coffee. This home is adorned with plenty of natural light throughout. The lower 2-bedroom is equally impressive with a separate entrance at street level, separate laundry, generous living/dining area and walkouts from both bedrooms onto the patio. This home has 2 kitchens, 2 sets of laundry facilities, central air conditioning, and parking for 4 cars. This excellent location allows a short walk to vibrant shopping, dining, and the serene waterfront. Local public transit is just 2 minutes away. Quick access to highway 400 is a mere 5 minutes away. This is an exceptional opportunity to embrace a home that offers both a place to live and a supplemental income or a separate residence for your loved ones.
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Barrie is located in central Ontario along the shores of Lake Simcoe. Barrie has a historic downtown core and a beautiful waterfront.
Discover the bustling city nightlife on Dunlop Street. There are plenty of specialty shops, boutiques, restaurants and pubs that attract visitors to Barrie’s downtown.
There are endless amounts of recreational activities to do in Barrie, making it a wonderful and lively place to visit or live. Barrie also has a very active and vibrant arts scene. You can take in live theatre or discover art through taking part in a studio tour.
Barrie has numerous community centres and recreational hubs throughout the city to keep you active all year long.
From its beginnings Barrie was an Aboriginal transportation route that existed prior to European contact. The route linked all of the local waterways such as Kempenfelt Bay, Willow Creek, Lake Simcoe and the Nottawasga River. This area became known as the Nine Mile Portage.
It proved to be a very useful and strategic locale during the War of 1812. It became used as a supply depot for British forces.
The city got its name from Sir Robert Barrie, and was named in 1833. Sir Robert Barrie played an integral role in the Naval forces in Canada and frequently made use of the Nine Mile Portage to command forces through the area.
There is never a shortage of activities in and around Barrie.
Summer time activities include watercraft and boating rentals, beaches for swimming, picnic areas, hiking and walking trails, to name a few. For winter enthusiasts Barrie offers plenty of fun from skating, skiing and snowboarding, to snow tubing, dog sledding, and more. Barrie’s close proximity to Blue Mountain makes it a skier’s paradise.
If you enjoy arts and culture explore the city with Heritage Barrie walking tour, experience live theatre, visit a museum, or even discover Barrie through a Segway tour.
There are plenty of options for both indoor and outdoor activities for all ages. You can take the kids to indoor mini putt or even bowling. If you love the outdoors, there are plenty of parks and trails where you can explore and experience nature.
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