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Cheaper than rent, this 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom townhouse is a fantastic starter home at a fantastic price, now only $93,900! Call today for your private showing.
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A view to dream of! This two bed bungalow offers a fantastic view of the St. Lawrence River. With a little imagination and work this could be your dream home. All for only $139,919. Call today for your private showing.
408 Pitt Street, Cornwall, ON K6J 3R2 Office: 613-932-4663 Fax: 613-932-3600 www.stormrealtycornwall.com clairehallidayarmstrong@gmail.com
Classic Victorian Home
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629 CHAMPLAIN DRIVE, CORNWALL - $189,900 LOTS OF ROOM IN THIS RAISED BUNGALOW LOCATED IN A VERY DESIRABLE NEIGHBORHOOD. THIS HOME OFFERS YOU 3+1 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS, LARGE REC ROOM ACCENTUATED BY A WOOD FIREPLACE PLUS WALK-UP THAT LEADS YOU TO THE FENCED YARD WITH AN HEATED INGROUND POOL 11'X 32'. REC ROOM IS ACCESSIBLE BY LOWER DOOR.....NO STAIRS. ALSO HAS AN ATTACHED GARAGE AND AIR CONDITIONING. WINDOWS 2001, SHINGLES 2009.
240 Sydney Street, Cornwall Adorned with original crown mouldings, wood trim, hardwood floors, granite counter and so much more. Edge of the city at Century 21!
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339 ST. FELIX STREET, CORNWALL - $67,500
18575 DUNDAS ST., MARTINTOWN - $134,900
SELLER WANT IT SOLD AND IS WAITING FOR YOUR OFFER! ONE UNIT 2 BDRMS ON THE MAIN FLOOR RENTED FOR 618$ INCLUDING UTILITIES AND A 1 BEDROOM UNIT UPSTAIRS. UPSTAIRS UNIT IS RENTED FOR $575 INCLUDING UTILITIES.
3 BDRM BUNGALOW. OPEN CONCEPT KITCHEN/DINING ROOM. LIVING ROOM WITH HARDWOOD FLOOR AND PATIO DOORS LEADING TO SIDE DECK. LOWER FINISHED REC ROOM. LARGE CARPORT AND DET. DOUBLE GARAGE.
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$189,900 Lancaster
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EXCELLENT STARTER HOME Asking: $109,900
$59,900 52 Abagail, Long Sault STORM REALTY CORNWALL Real Estate Brokerage
Thinking of buying or selling, call Julie! New Construction. $245,000
Julie Quesnel
Cornwall Duplex
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This 3 bedroom centre town home is well maintained, move-in ready, has a new high efficiency gas furnace and central air unit and features a good sized rear yard. Book your viewing with Julie!
408 Pitt Street, Cornwall, ON K6J 3R2 Office: 613-932-4663 Fax: 613-932-3600 www.stormrealtycornwall.com juliestormrealty@telus.blackberry.net
Breathtaking View of St. Lawrence River $429,900
Net income $10,900. Asking $83,000.
2,800 square foot 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom home with walk-out on 9.7 acres of land overlooking the St Lawrence River is a definite must see. Tour this home at www.BestWaterView.com Call to book your private viewing today.
Martintown Area 24 Acres
Needs some work-good potential. $129,900
Irene Cameron Sales Representative
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105 WESTMOORELAND Spacious split level on professionally landscaped lot in desirable Riverdale. Gas heat and fireplace, C/A, main floor family room, Inground pool, large garage and lots more! NOW $219,900
65 RACE STREET 2 bedroom condo. Centrally located. Asking $59,900.
117 ELEVENTH ST. W., CORNWALL Modern office or retail space in open building on high traffic street. FOR SALE AT $325,000 or Lease at $11.50/foot fully net.
17357 GRYSEWOOD ROAD Affordable country living is yours in this modern 1110 sq. ft. mobile on a quiet lot just off Hwy. 138 north of Monkland. Open concept 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Land lease $120/month. ONLY $89,900
2+1 bedroom brick bungalow on quiet east end crescent with upgraded windows and roof and a very private rear yard. Asking $139,900 MLS H2918
331 GUY STREET - Affordable 2 bedroom home in move-in condition and available for immediate possession. Asking $89,900 MLS H3051 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------22 CYPRESS, INGLESIDE – Brand new retirement bungalow with attached finished garage, cathedral ceiling and gas fireplace in living room. Asking $204,900 MLS H3184 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1309 ARBA COURT - Brand new with immediate possession. 1290 sq.ft. 2 bedroom bungalow with attached garage, rear patio and paved drive. Asking $255,000 net HST included. MLS H3135 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------6882 MAINVILLE, SUMMERSTOWN - BEAUTIFUL WATERFRONT 2+1 bedroom bungalow with double detached garage and large lot on the scenic St. Lawrence River with permanent dock. Asking $339,900. MLS H2973 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------DOWNTOWN CONDO – Contemporary 1br + den/office, ductless central air and heated garage. Asking $179,900. MLS H3428 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1305 ARBA COURT- New 1170 sq.ft. 2 br bungalow with attached garage, finished family room in basement and paved drive. Asking $255,000 net HST incl. MLS H3134 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------HOME & COTTAGE 21054 BIRCH ST. (Westley’s Point) - Waterfront with canal access to St. Lawrence river. 2+1 br bungalow with some of the best fishing in eastern Ontario. Asking $132,500 H2387
COMMERCIAL SPACE FOR LEASE ----------------------------------------700 CAMPBELL STREET 3800 sq. ft. of clean, bright, well located office space. $2,000/month net rent.
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180 HERITAGE PLACE - Vacant - owner wants sold before Christmas. Spacious 3 br semi w/attached garage, open concept dining/living room, patio doors to deck. $159,900 MLS H1367
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16906 BEAVER DAM DRIVE Outstanding executive home on 1.5 acres in prestigious Beaver Glen. 4+1 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, double garage, gas heat, C/A, and all the extras you’d expect. ASKING $529,000
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DALKEITH
UPDATED & COZY 2 BEDROOM COUNTRY BUNGALOW ON ONE ACRE LOT. DETACHED GARAGE. VINYL SIDING 2007. NEW OIL FURNACE 2009, OIL TANK 2005, CHIMNEY 1994. WINDOWS 1996. NEW VERANDA 2004 ON WHOLE FRONT. SEVERAL MATURE TREES AROUND HOME. HEAT OIL ABOUT $2000. ELECTRICITY ABOUT $1000. PROPANE FOR STOVE & DRYER ABOUT $200 INCLUDES TANK RENTAL. $109,500
MAXVILLE
LARGE 5000 SQ.FT. COMMERCIAL BUILDING AT CORNER OF MAIN ST. & CATHERINE ST.EAST. IS VACANT. USED TO BE A VETERINARIAN CLINIC & CAR SALES, NOW DIVIDED IN 4 UNITS WITH FRONT OFFICE 41 X 18 FEET, NEXT 3 UNITS 33 X 41, 27 X 41 & 28 X 32, ALL HEATED, 2 RECENT OIL FURNACES, RECENT BATHROOMS. ELECTRICAL UPGRADES 2001. ROOF 2004. THREE LARGE OVERHEAD DOORS FRONTING CATHERINE STREET. NOTE: FOR $12,500. EXTRA YOU CAN HAVE A BIG STORAGE SHED & BIG L-SHAPED LOT OF 51 X 102 + 50 X 52 (ACROSS ST. CATHERINE ST, BEHIND HARDWARE STORE) $115,000
ALEXANDRIA
TWO STOREY BUILDING CAN BE USED COMMERCIAL OR RESIDENTIAL. BIG LOT OF 66' X 136' WITH GARAGE 14' X 24'5. FIRST FLOOR HAS 3 ROOMS, 19'3 X 11'6, 15' X 11'3 & 15'7 X 11'4. UPSTAIRS HAS 4 ROOMS 19'3 X 12', 12' X 7'8, 12' X 7'8 & 8'6 X 8'6, PLUS 2 PIECE BATHROOM. NEW FRONT BAY WINDOW & 2 NEW WINDOWS AT FRONT SOUTH & WEST. RECENT OIL FURNACE & OIL TANK. ROOF SPRAY TARED IN 2010 AND REPAINTED IN 2011. NEW SIDING ON GARAGE. CLOSED IN PORCH ON NORTH SIDE. NEW EAVESTROUGH. $89,900
SPACIOUS, RECENTLY UPDATED BUNGALOW IN QUIET NEIGHBOURHOOD. HARDWOOD FLOORS IN LIVING ROOM & MASTER BEDROOM. SUNROOM WITH SKYLIGHTS & PATIO DOORS TO BACK DECK. LOT OF 104X208 IS MOSTLY SURROUNDED WITH A CEDAR HEDGE AND BEAUTIFULLY LANDSCAPED WITH MANY SHRUBS, PERENNIAL FLOWERS & TREES. BACK YARD HAS A NEW WOODEN FENCE 6 FEET HIGH, A WOODEN DECK WITH UPPER PART 12X14 & LOWER PART 16X4. FRONT DECK 14X12 BUILT IN 2010. FULL BASEMENT HAS HIGH CEILINGS, CEMENT FLOORS AND IS USED AS A REC ROOM & FOR STORAGE. FAMILY ROOM IS USED AS A MASTER BEDROOM. MAIN FLOOR LAUNDRY ROOM. $169,800
ALEXANDRIA
GREAT BUSINESS LOCATION AT CORNER OF HWY 34 & 43. TWO STOREY ALL BRICK BUILDING 40.5 X 37 + 18 X 16.5. PAVED PARKING LOT FOR ABOUT 15 CARS. HIGH TRAFFIC AREA WITH EXCELLENT VISUAL EXPOSURE. BIG PICTURE WINDOWS. FIRST FLOOR IS DIVIDED IN TWO PARTS BUT CAN BE MADE BACK INTO ONE, 2 BATHROOMS. 2ND FLOOR HAS A WAITING ROOM, BATHROOM AND 6 OFFICES. RECENT FURNACE & OIL TANK. BIG LOT OF 66 X 140. ASSESSMENT REMAINS AT $125,000. TO END OF 2012. $114,800
ALEXANDRIA
STATELY 2,500 SQ.FT. COLONIAL TYPE HOME AT SOUTH END OF ALEXANDRIA. GREAT FLOOR PLAN, SPACIOUS ROOMS, BEAUTIFULLY FINISHED BASEMENT WHICH COULD BE AN IN-LAW SUITE. DELUXE NEW KITCHEN. SPIRAL STAIRCASE. LARGE LIVING ROOM. FAMILY ROOM WITH A STONE FIREPLACE. LARGE FOYER OF 12 X 8. 200 AMPS BREAKERS. MANY OTHER FEATURES. ROOF 1998. NOTE THAT THE PROPERTY USE TO HAVE AN INGROUND POOL WHICH HAS SINCE BEEN FILLED IN. $232,000
ALEXANDRIA
ATTRACTIVE COUNTRY HOME CLOSE TO ALEXANDRIA. BUILT IN 1985 ON A LARGE LOT OF 225 X 210. NEW KITCHEN IN 2008. BEAUTIFUL STONE FIREPLACE IN LIVING ROOM. OAK FLOORS IN DINING ROOM & LIVING ROOM, ALSO UPSTAIRS. CERAMIC IN KITCHEN, HALL & BATHROOMS. FRENCH DOORS LEADS TO LARGE BACK DECK. NEW ROOF IN 2009. BASEMENT ALSO HAS ACCESS FROM GARAGE. COMBINATION OIL & WOOD FURNACE PLUS HAS AN OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE WHICH HEATS HOME & SHOP. LARGE 40 X 50 SHOP, DOES NEED ROOF REPAIRS, HAS 3 COMMERCIAL FRONT DOORS & 200 AMP SERVICE. $309,000
ST. ANDREWS WEST
5.4 ACRE HOBBY FARM, NEW SEPTIC SYSTEM 2011, ABOUT 5 MINUTES NORTH/WEST OF ST. ANDREWS. COMFORTABLE 1000 SQ. FT. MOBILE HOME WITH ADDITIONS ON BOTH SIDES. SPACIOUS KITCHEN & DINING ROOM. PARK LIKE SETTING WITH MANY EVERGREENS & OTHER TREES. BEAVER CREEK IS SOUTH BOUNDARY. BARN ABOUT 24 X 45 WITH 8 STALLS. SANDRIDING 90 X 140. 4 PADDOCKS. ANOTHER SMALL BARN 8 X 45, WITH ONE STALL & AN OFFICE & BACK ROOM. 3 OTHER SHEDS & GARAGE. $129,800
DALKEITH
SPACIOUS HOME, 3,200 SQ.FT. IN GOOD CONDITION, LARGE LIVING ROOM OR STUDIO 41 X 19. SIX BEDROOMS UPSTAIRS, BIG COUNTRY KITCHEN, DINING ROOM. NEW BATHROOM ON 1ST FLOOR. NEW HOT WATER HEATING SYSTEM WITH A NEW FURNACE IN 2005. NEW METAL ROOF IN 2004, HAS SLOPE TO THE EAST. NEARLY ALL HARDWOOD FLOORS UPSTAIRS. SECOND FLOOR HAS 3 DECKS. BIG INSULATED SHOP 80 X 34 WITH OWN PHASE IN ELCTRICITY, GYPROK ON INTERIOR WALLS & CEILINGS, CEMENT & WOOD FLOORS, 2 BIG DOORS FOR CARS OR TRUCK. PART OF TAXES IS ON COMMERCIAL ASSESSMENT OF $22,645., & RESIDENTIAL ASESSMENT OF $122,151. $137,700
MAXVILLE
EXCELLENT COMMERCIAL BUILDING 60 X 60 ON MAIN STREET NOW USED AS A USED CAR SALES. ON LARGE LOT OF 125 X 209 FEET. CARS FOR SALE PARKED IN FRONT OF BUILDING & ALONG THE NORTH SIDE. LARGE PARKING SPACE. BUILDING HAS OFFICE, SHOW ROOM, SERVICE GARAGE, WAITING ROOM, PARTS ROOM & 2 BATHROOMS. FRONT HAS A 10 X 10 DOOR. BACK HAS A 12 X 12 DOOR. NEW OIL TANK 2006. BIG SUSPENDED OIL FURNACE ABOUT 15 YEARS OLD. OUTSIDE FLOOD LIGHTS IN FRONT & BACK. MUNICIPAL SEWERS. DUG WELL, HAS LOT OF WATER. $142,000
BAINSVILLE
ATTRACTIVE CENTURY HOME IN VILLAGE OF BAINSVILLE. ONE ACRE LOT, LANDSCAPED, MANY TYPES OF TREES; FIRS, MAPLES, LILACS & SHRUBS. THIS TWO STOREY HOUSE IS IN GOOD CONDITION, HAS FRONT VERANDA, BACK DECK & BALCONY ON SECOND FLOOR. ORIGINAL MAPLE FLOORS IN LIVING ROOM & DINING ROOM, TIN PATTERNED METAL CEILING. RUSTIC KITCHEN WITH LOTS OF CUPBOARDS. UPGRADED WINDOWS, WOOD STONE FIREPLACE IN LIVING ROOM. ROOF 2000. AIR CONDITION WITH HEAT PUMP. 1.5 STOREY GARAGE SHED APPROXIMATELY 16 X 32 WITH AN ATTIC. NEW CARPORT 12 X 24. GREEN HOUSE. TOTAL ELECTRICITY COST ABOUT $2,300 PLUS 5 CORDS OF WOOD. 200 AMPS. $208,800
ALEXANDRIA
IMPRESSIVE, STATELY CENTURY HOME SET AMONG OTHER PRESTIGIOUS CENTURY HOMES. LOCATED IN CENTRE OF VILLAGE CLOSE TO ALL AMENITIES. QUALITY FINISH EVERYWHERE, HIGH CEILINGS & ORIGINAL MOULDINGS. ALL ORIGINAL WOOD FLOORS, SOME WITH CARPETING OVER IT. BIG LIVING ROOM WITH GAS FIREPLACE. NATURAL ASHWOOD KITCHEN CUPBOARDS. FRONT VERANDA 28 X 7. UPSTAIRS HAS 4 BEDROOMS, SPACIOUS BATHROOM & A PRIVATE UPPER DECK 23 X 12. STAIRS TO ATTIC. BACK OF HOUSE HAS SEPERATE ENTRANCE TO 2 OFFICES, RECEPTION AREA, A STORAGE AREA & A 2 PC. BATH-ROOM. RECENT WINDOWS 2001, METAL ROOF, GAS FURNACE 1998, CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONING. HEAT, GAS IS $1,285. ELECTRICITY IS $1,908. $258,000
LANCASTER
GOOD 2 STOREY HOME IN MOVE-IN CONDITION. LOCATED ABOUT 4 KM EAST OF LANCASTER AND ABOUT 1 HOUR WEST OF MONTREAL. MANY RECENT UP-DATES. NEW MAIN BATHROOM, BIG COUNTRY KITCHEN & LARGE LIVING ROOM. MOSTLY ALL NEW WINDOWS & DOORS. NEARLY NEW CHIMNEY, BATHROOM, COPPER PLUMBING & BLOWN INSULATION IN ATTIC. FURNACE ABOUT 10 YEARS OLD. NEW DRILLED WELL IN 2010. 200 AMP ELECTRICAL. LARGE FENCED-IN BACK YARD. $139,800
MARTINTOWN
35 ACRES JUST EAST OF MARTINTOWN. GREAT 1,400 SQ. FT. BRICK BUNGALOW WITH ATTACHED 3 CAR GARAGE. ALL NEW RED OAK FLOORING, NEW WOOD FIREPLACE STOVE IN LIVING ROOM, ROOF 2007, WINDOWS 1997, HOT WATER TANK 2007. LARGE BACK DECK. BEAUTIFUL MIXED FOREST, ABOUT 600 FEET BACKS ONTO BEAVERBROOK ROAD, GOOD SIZED TREES, TRAILS, DEERS & WILDLIFE. APPLE & PEAR TREE IN BACK YARD. $247,500
LOCH GARY LAKE GLEN ROBERTSON BRIGHT & COZY SMALL BUNGALOW WITH FULL HIGH BASEMENT. NEW ASPHALT SHINGLE ROOF, 4 YEARS OLD (TONGUE-IN-GROOVE PLYWOOD ROOF 20 YEARS AGO). ELECTRICAL COST ABOUT $1,800. WATER $50.00/MONTH. $69,950
ALEXANDRIA
AEXCELLENT 2,300 SQ.FT. BUNGALOW AT SOUTH END OF ALEXANDRIA CLOSE TO ALL AMENITIES. BIG LANDSCAPED LOT OF 158 X 134. BEAUTIFUL STONE FIREPLACE IN LIVING ROOM. MASTER BEDROOM HAS DRESSING ROOM, 3 PC BATHROOM & WALK-IN CLOSET. RENEWED WINDOWS 15 YEARS AGO. NEW PATIO DOOR. NEW ROOF DONE IN 2009. FULL BASEMENT BUT NOT FINISHED, STEEL BEAMS, HAS NO NEED OF SUPPORT POSTS. OPEN SPAN, ALWAYS DRY. UNDERGROUND HYDRO TO HOUSE.WOOD STOVE IN BASEMENT. NEW CHIMNEY. DETACHED HUGE GARAGE SHOP ALL INSULATED. ASPENITE EXTERIOR WALLS. CEMENT FLOOR WITH DRAIN. WALLS ON CEMENT WHICH IS 4' HIGHER THEN FLOOR. HOUSE IS HEATED WITH NATURAL GAS, FORCED AIR FURNACE NEW IN 2010. NEW WINDOW IN MASTER BEDROOM, THE UPPER PART. NEW WINDOW FRONT & DOOR ON REC ROOM. BOTH BATHROOMS RENEWED IN JUNE 2011. $250,000
APPLE HILL
80 FEET FRONTAGE ON LOCH GARRY LAKE, SITUATED ABOUT 10 KM FROM TOWN OF ALEXANDRIA. LOCH GARY IS A SMALL INTERIOR LAKE FED BY SPRINGS. IT IS GREAT FOR FISHING, CANOEING & SMALL BOATS. COMFORTABLE 3 BEDROOM COTTAGE WITH PINE KITCHEN, LIVING ROOM HAS FULL VIEW OF LAKE & A WOOD FIREPLACE. ROOF SHINGLE REPLACED IN 2010. $145,000
ALEXANDRIA
EXCELLENT CONDITION MOBILE HOME 14 X 64. LOCATED IN MOBILE PARK ONE KM SOUTH OF ALEXANDRIA. HAS A SCREENED-IN PORCH, ATTACHED SHED & GARAGE. BIG BACK DECK 16 X 12 WITH PATIO DOOR FROM KITCHEN. LEASE IS MONTHLY RENT OF $277.23 LESS $40.00 REBATE ON HYDRO BECAUSE PUMP IS FOR 3 MOBILE LOCATED HERE (PAYS $237.23). INCLUDES MOBILE HOME TAXES AND 50% OF SEPTIC EMPTYING. RECENT WINDOWS. MOBILE DESCRIPTION: COMMODORE 1976 SERIAL S1621 C.S.A. MODEL 1468-3CKD COMODORE 1976 CAZALOMA. LOCATED ON LEASED LAND IN TRAILER PARK OWNED BY ALBERTA 969161 (LOT 1 SITE 6). BUYER TO BE APPROVED BY MOBILE PARK OWNER. STANDARD SCHEDULES TO ACCOMPANY ALL OFFERS. BUYERS TO VERIFY TAXES AND ANY RENTAL EQUIPMENT & FEES. $33,000
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3455 KENYON DAM RD., ALEXANDRIA
180 HERITAGE PLACE, CORNWALL
29 BROOKDALE AVE., CORNWALL
Shane Cosstick,
Dave Duprau,
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Sandy Cameron,
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111 King St. E. Prescott
Phone: 613-925-0505
Bonnie Tackaberry
10781 City Rd. 2 Iroquois
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$295,000
$117,000
1350 Millwood Ave Immaculate 6yr old 3 bedrm North end home. Pool and hot tub. MLS # 812975
3622 Maple Ave, Prescott Rural 2 bedroom home with attached garage. Lots of potential. MLS # 813417
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$315,000
2 Linton, Johnstown Outdoor Oasis with inground heated pool. Large well-kept family home in Johnstown subdivision. MLS # 811641
9 Albert St. Johnstown Gorgeous NEW 3 bedroom 2 bath home. Many upgrades. Tarion Warranty. MLS # 805477
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Why pay rent when you can own your home? Cute 3 bedroom home that will suit all your family needs. This house has had numerous updates making it ready to move in.
Beautiful 3+1 bedroom home on a quiet street. Come and enjoy your morning coffee overlooking the Mill Pond.
Perfect starter or retirement home. Cute 1.5 storey home with a large back yard with plenty of room for BBQ`s and family gatherings. If you work in the city but prefer the quieter country life, come out and see this home!
408 Pitt Street, Cornwall, ON K6J 3R2 Office: 613-932-4663 Fax: 613-932-3600 www.stormrealtycornwall.com hilda.buiting@gmail.com
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15 Spruce Avenue, Ingleside - $175,900
14158 Willbruck Dr., Ault Island - $305,000
1320 Marc Street, Cornwall - $179,900
14153 Anderson Rd., Ingleside - $167,900
Located in the quiet village of Ingleside, this all brick 3+1 bedrm Waterfront four season home located between Morrisburg and 2 bathrm bungalow with detached garage is across the street from a k Ingleside. 3 bedrm and 1 bath bung has open concept kitchen and to grade 12 public school and just a short walk to all the amenitiesliving rm with vaulted ceilings and lots of natural light through large banking, post office, grocery, hardware, churches, library, medical, windows. Large unspoiled basement that is all ready for drywall has recreation, camping and the St. Lawrence river. Great family or lots of room for rec rm, 2nd bath or an extra bedrm or office. retirement home in a fantastic community! New deck and large backyard with doc and river access.
Renovated 4 bedroom farm house set on nearly 3.5 acres. Located in a quiet part of town, near parks and sports & recreation fields. This well maintained brick bungalow has had many updates Property is set back from the road for privacy. Small barn, fenced over the last two years including: gas furnace, central air, hrv, roof, pasture area and apple trees located on the property. New kitchen, main floor master with 3pc bath, dining room and living room. all doors and windows, walls reinsulated, attic reinsulated, stone 2nd floor full bath and 3 more bedrooms. Basement rec room work front and back, sewer pipe, electrical panel 200amp, and newer furnace. A very nice country setting! basement insulated, kitchen, bathroom ,flooring, light fixtures, paint.
83 Lakeshore Dr., Morrisburg - $395,000
2 + 1 bedroom, 2.5 bath home located directly on the St. Lawrence River. Living room with gas fireplace, dining room and sunroom all with fantastic views of the river. 2 bedrooms on upper level with full bath and 3pc ensuite. Lower level family room with gas fireplace and 3rd bedroom. Enjoy the views from the sunroom or back deck.
DAVE DUPRAU
Sales Representative Cell: 613-662-7355 dave@coburnrealty.com
50 Kyle Drive, Morrisburg - $254,900
Impeccable home and only a short walk to waterfront and golf club. Main floor dining & living room with hardwood floors, large new kitchen and main floor laundry with 2pc. 3 bedrooms up, 4pc bath-lower level 3pc bath, rec room and family room. 2.5 car garage/workshop, paved drive. Extensive renovations the last few years include bathrooms, kitchen, plumbing, electrical, renovated bsmnt and more. Enjoy the front porch!
JOHN MORROW
Broker Cell: 613-330-5580 jmorrow@coburnrealty.com
COBURN REALTY BROKERAGE Independently Owned and Operated
21 THOROLD LANE, INGLESIDE (In the Plaza) Telephone: 613-537-2000 Fax: 613-537-2004
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STORM REALTY CORNWALL Real Estate Brokerage
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NEW PRICE! 320 Anne Street, Cornwall - $149,000 Situated in a fantastic family neighbourhood and sitting just across the street from St. Theresa Park you will find this all brick 2+1 bedroom bungalow. Gleaming hardwood floors, natural gas fire place and main floor 4 season sun room makes this home a must see. Outside you will find a well manicured corner lot with a detached garage. MLS H2916
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Situated on a quiet side road this cash generating 5 plex is conveniently located close to several schools, public transportation, laundry mat services, health clubs, shopping and much much more. With a purchased CAP of 10.05% and generating well over $40,000 in gross rental income you will have trouble finding better value for your investment dollar. Floor plan includes 1-3 bedroom , 2-2 bedroom and 2 bachelor units.
1104 Grand Avenue $235,000
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Located in a nice residential area this 5 plex offers a gross rental income of $33,684 and a purchased CAP rate of 6.42%. The floor plan includes 2-2 bedroom units, 1-1 bedroom and 2 bachelors units. Furnace was changed in 2003 and the roof shingles in 2005. Ample parking and a double garage rounds out the package.
THIS PRIVATELY OWNED 9 BEDROOM SENIOR'S RESIDENCE OFFERS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO OWN YOUR OWN BUSINESS. THIS WELL ESTABLISHED SENIORS RESIDENCE HAS BEEN IN OPERATION SINCE 1999 AND IS LOCATED WITHIN 20 MINUTES OF CORNWALL AND 1 HOUR FROM OTTAWA. IT SITS ON A BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY PROPERTY AND HAS LOTS OF CHARACTER.
This all brick Sixplex is conveniently located in the down town area across from the cenotaph and yields 7.12% with gross rental income of over $43,000. SPU-20 zoning permits for many uses other than the current residential. Built in 1900 the floor plan features 6 2-Bedroom units. No basement units. In house coin laundry room.
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THIS EXECUTIVE HOME SITS ON JUST UNDER 14 ACRES AND IS A BEAUTY. ENJOY COUNTRY LIVING AT ITS BEST, WHILE HAVING EASY ACCESS TO THE CITY. THE HOME FEATURES A DOUBLE CAR GARAGE AND A LARGE SCREENED IN GAZEBO! LOTS OF NATURAL LIGHT AND HAS HARDWOOD AND CERAMIC FLOORIN THROUGHOUT. UPDGRADED 5 PIECE BATHROOM WITH JACUZZI TUB, CATHEDRAL CEILINGS AND A 27 FOOT POOL. OVERLOOKING MIDDLE LAKE, CANOEING AND FISHING ARE JUST A STONE THROW AWAY. THE SCENIC GLENGARRY TRAILS ARE CLOSE BY FOR ALL YOU NATURE LOVERS. COME AND SEE THIS BEAUTIFUL PROPERTY.
15434 COUNTY 18 RD., LUNENBURG - $465,000
New Exclusive Listing $369,900
Stephen Kyte
WOW! THIS BEAUTIFUL HOME HAS BEEN COMPLETELY RENOVATED! AMAZING MAPLE KITCHEN WITH GRANITE COUNTER TOPS & HARDWOOD FLOORS. WHEN EXITING THE PATIO DOORS TO THE 80 X 60 FENCED PORTION OF THE BACKYARD YOU ENTER INTO A NATURE LOVERS PARADISE. THE ENORMOUS HEATED GARAGE OFFERS SPACE FOR AN OFFICE & UNLIMITED POSSIBILITIES. MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO VIEW IT.
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224 CARLETON STREET, CORNWALL - $73,900 ALL MAJOR UPGRADES HAVE BEEN DONE, INCLUDING ROOF, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND WINDOWS. THIS IS A GREAT HOME. WHERE ELSE CAN YOU GET OVER 1200 SQ. FT.FOR UNDER $85,000?
BUILDING LOT 18357 LANA DRIVE GLEN WALTER, ON - $47,900
Not many Serviced Building Lots left in Glen Walter. This one in the Riverview Subdivision and it is priced to sell. There are Deed restrictions to build in this Subdivision. Call Jim Standing for info.
18249 HIGHWAY 43, APPLE HILL - $129,000
ALL STOCK IS INCLUDED (EXCEPT GAS). THIS GAS BAR HAS BEEN OPERATING ON THE DOUBLE CORNER LOT FOR MANY YEARS(45+).BUILDING HAS BEEN RECENTLY RENOVATED WITH ALL NEW ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, WALLS AND CEILING, ALSO HAS FORCED AIR HEATING AND CENTRAL AIR. ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING WAS DONE JUST 3 YEARS AGO AND PASSED. VENDOR IS WILLING TO DO PARTIAL MORTGAGE TAKE BACK WITH THE RIGHT OFFER. YOU WILL NOT FIND A BETTER TIME TO BE YOUR OWN BOSS.
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PROPERTIES FOR SALE KINGSTON - $142,500 GREAT OPPORTUNITY AS AN INVESTMENT OR FAMILY HOME
Located on Queen Mary Rd near Bath Rd, this clean 3 bedroom town house is centrally located, 10 min. from downtown and close proximity to St. Lawrence College and Queen's University. A must See!
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Welcome to prestigious Arrowhead Estates that is now offering Phase 5 (Stratford Boulevard) and selling out quickly. These ½ acres + lots offer full services with municipal water, municipal sewer, gas and cable. Located minutes from Cornwall near the St. Lawrence River with close proximity to marina, public docking, beaches, nature trails, bike path, golf, tennis, arenas and so much more. One hour drive to Ottawa or Montreal and just a few minutes to New York State. Check these properties out on Realtor.ca or call Irene @ 613-551-1589 for more details.
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Lavishly Restored Historic Waterfront Home - $694,000
17125 WILLY ALLAN RD, ST. ANDREWS W. Every season would be perfect in this 5 bedroom country home. Features such as fireplace, above ground pool, wrap around deck and finished basement, can only add to your comfort. The gourmet kitchen with ample lighting, cupboards, granite counters and propane and electric stove, will make preparation and family time special. Our sportsman will delight in the separate 2 door steel garage which holds a lot more than just Santa’s toys. Call 613-363-3782 for your appointment.
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Built in 1815, this stunning 3,400 square foot, three bedroom, 2 1/2 bathroom stone home with metal roof, hand hewn beams, exposed stone walls, teak flooring, and over 180’ of water frontage onto the Raison River is beyond compare. The spacious gourmet kitchen addition with its double ovens, hammered copper Farmer’s sink, granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances will be the envy of all. Contact Irene today for your private viewing. Preview home at www.martintown.net
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$1,395,000 Uncompromising Quality in a Spectacular Setting on Professionally Landscaped 2 acres. Stately Stone and Cedar Facade. Light Filled Rooms. Oversized Fireplaces. Vaulted Ceilings. Qualified Buyers book your viewing Today.
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