287 John Street, Belleville

We love Old East Hill, and how could we not? Tree-lined streets, century architecture, and a location that puts you walking distance to downtown Belleville, Zwicks Park and the Bay of Quinte, schools, and QHC Belleville General. This is the kind of neighbourhood where the streets have character and the neighbours have history. Highway 401 and CFB Trenton are a short drive when you need them.This beauty was built in 1915 and over the years has been updated where it counts. Since the last time this property was on the market, the owners completed the work that serious buyers always ask about: electrical update, plumbing update, basement floor and walls redone, new roofing on the front addition, and a fresh repaint throughout. That is on top of the numerous upgrades already in place. The big stuff is handled.The main unit is generous and full of the character you just cannot build new. Formal living and dining with fireplace, a large bright kitchen, family room, spacious office, rec room, and main floor laundry. Then upstairs the primary suite stops you in your tracks. Vaulted ceilings, gas fireplace, hot tub, and a 5-piece ensuite. It lives like a private retreat.The upper apartment is clean, bright, and fully self-contained. Open living and dining, full kitchen, 4-piece bath, and a large top floor bedroom with its own private feel. The current tenant is excellent and open to staying. That is not just a bonus, that is cash flow from day one.Step outside and the exterior matches the interior energy. Solid brick, metal roof, a porch worth sitting on, a patio worth using, a detached garage, and six parking spaces. Low maintenance on the outside so you can actually enjoy it.Gas hot water heat and R4 zoning round it out nicely. This is an investment in a neighbourhood, a lifestyle, and a property that has been cared for. Live in one unit and let the other carry its weight. Quick closing possible. This one is ready when you are.