Discover this instantly appealing up/down stucco and brick duplex, nestled on a large, lovely lot mere steps to the river! Each unit offers a living room, formal dining room, kitchen, sunroom, a full bath and two bedrooms. Enjoy rich natural woodwork, gleaming hardwood floors, and classic architectural features. The living rooms are accented with eye-catching ceiling trim, hardwood floors, and bright windows to bathe the space in natural light. The upper level unit has a wood-burning brick fireplace! Carved entryways flanked by built-in glass front cabinets lead to the formal dining rooms. Each level has a flexible sunroom/home office with bright windows on three sides. Many memorable meals will be shared in the formal dining rooms, highlighted with overhead lighting and beautiful built-in buffets to store and display your fine china and glassware. The kitchens are nearby for your serving ease! The main floor kitchen offers sleek white cabinetry, tiled backsplashes, and a breakfast bar for meals-on-the-go or for additional meal prep space. The upper level kitchen is accented with wainscoting, abundant cabinetry, and tiled backsplashes. The landing outside the kitchen has windows for sunlight, and space for storage. The bedrooms in each unit all have breezy ceiling fans to move the air on warm summer nights. The shared lower level is complete with a laundry area with a double utility tub, and loads of super storage. Outdoor living space includes a lovely yard with perennial plantings, a deck, and a large paver patio with brick grill, installed in 2022. Cars will be protected in the two car garage, and there is extra off-street parking too! Loved, pampered, and meticulously maintained by the current owners for 27 years. Updates include new quartz countertops in 2021; and full-height porcelain shower surrounds; new roof and gutters on the house and garage, and new vinyl window wraps, all in 2023. Wonderful location is an understatement! Close to shopping, dining and services, an easy walk to the river and its hiking and biking trails, and a quick commute to either downtown Minneapolis or St. Paul!
