RARE OFFERING in downtown S. Pines includes two houses and is an investor's dream! The offering includes the original 2BR/1BA 1926 cottage with all the charm of the era PLUS a 1995 handicapped-accessible 1BR/1BA addition providing the flexibility of a rental (to subsidize the mortgage) or the perfect plan for multi-generational living, affording ultimate privacy for each family unit. Each home has attic storage; in addition, the cottage boasts a 33x27 basement complete with extensive shelving and double sink with hot/cold water. Extensive landscaping includes a perennial rock garden and hydrangea beds in front with stone patio, stacked stone herb bed, multiple raised vegetable/flower/fruit beds, and established plantings including mature fig orchard, banana, and pecan trees in rear. Laundry room and utilities are shared but fairly easily changed if a rental is desired. Repurposed 18x11 detached garage w/French doors, metal roof, and workbench is shop-wired (30 AMPS). A separate 10x8 garden/tool shed has double doors, skylights, and a raised floor. New AO Smith 50-gal water heater (2020), new carpeting in the addition, both houses freshly painted. Backyard is fully fenced!

ORIGINAL 1926 COTTAGE: Norman adjustable fabric shades in Carolina room, lovely period glass-door cabinetry in dining room, lighted ceiling fans in bedrooms, newer energy-efficient Carrier heat pump with insulated ductwork, refinished hardwood floors, vintage fixtures, newer Pella energy-efficient windows in all rooms (2016), updated bathroom, new flooring in kitchen and Carolina room, electric stainless steel appliances (new dishwasher, newer stove and French door refrigerator., faux-granite counters in kitchen and dining room, beadboard paneling in hallway, brick fireplace with electric logs and remote control for heat/no heat options in living room.

ADDITION/RENTAL UNIT: Handicapped accessible, spacious, open-plan boasts new carpet, new mini-split Fujitsu heating/cooling system with remote controls, working gas log fireplace with handsome wood mantle. Large renovated full bath includes "floating floor," new vanity, shower and toilet, linen closet, and entire cabinet "wall" for superb storage. Kitchen features gas stove and coordinating side-by-side refrigerator/freezer and microwave. Ceiling fans in both the living room and bedroom. Sliding glass doors from bedroom lead to the huge fenced-in yard and gardens!

NOTES: 1)The covered patio in rear could be enclosed to incorporate the addition into the cottage floor plan for a traditional 3BR/2BA home. 2) If two laundry areas are needed, there is ample space in the addition's huge bathroom. 3) Lastly, there is water and electric drawn to the covered patio which could be perfect for an outdoor kitchen for entertaining.