Welcome to your next great investment, or your dream lifestyle upgrade! Nestled just off iconic Preston Street in the vibrant heart of Little Italy, this charming red brick duplex offers the perfect blend of flexibility, income potential, and unbeatable location.Whether you're looking to live in one unit and rent out the other to offset your mortgage, or expand your real estate portfolio, this property delivers. Both units feature warm hardwood floors and bright living rooms with charming bay windows, while the lower unit offers a walkout to a private patio, perfect for indoor-outdoor living. A rare private laneway with ample parking leading to a spacious double garage/workshop, all set on an impressively deep 107 ft lot offering room to grow, play, or create.Step outside and you're just moments from Preston Street, Ottawa's celebrated culinary corridor filled with authentic trattorias, cafés, cocktail bars, and trendy brunch spots. Enjoy nearby outdoor escapes like Dows Lake, the Rideau Canal, and the Arboretum, perfect for biking, paddleboarding, or skating. With O-Train access and direct routes to downtown, Carleton University, and hospitals, commuting is a breeze. Add in future development value in this coveted neighbourhood, and you've found a property that's as practical as it is exciting. (id:2493)