1001 Columbia

This is a rare opportunity to live in a gorgeous restored townhouse in the Columbia Ave Historic District, right outside downtown. Private entrance, your own porch, formal dining room, two stories, and many beautiful original architectural details. The private entrance opens into the first floor living room with a large coat closet and huge bay windows. Original refinished oak hardwood floors run throughout the home. Each room has historic mouldings and original ornate heating radiators. A large arched opening leads to the formal dining room with a triplet of windows looking out over the porch and a leaded glass window. A great layout for entertaining. The kitchen is large with room for an additional island, cart, or eat-in dining set. Gas stove and refrigerator with the freezer on the bottom are included. Updated countertops, sink, and faucet. New flooring, under-cabinet lighting, and high-quality real wood cabinetry. A partially open staircase leads upstairs from the living room. The master bedroom shares an identical bay window overlooking the street. Lighted ceiling fan and two closets. Right outside the master bedroom is another large closet perfect for towels and sheets. A second smaller bedroom has a closet, plus a quirky unfinished space through a door for extra storage. You can't beat the location here. A safe, vibrant, historic neighborhood only blocks from Downtown. Easily walk to summer festivals. Visit restaurants, bars, and coffee shops. The Lakeside neighborhood is centrally located less than 15 minutes from anywhere in Fort Wayne. Nearby Lakeside Park and and Rivergreenway trail system provide lots of recreational opportunities. Shopping nearby in East State Village and the North Anthony Corridor, as well as downtown. Resident will pay $150/mo flat rate for gas (heat, hot water, and cooking), water, and trash. The electric bill will go in the resident's name. There is a built-in wall air conditioner on each floor Our ideal applicant has a credit score of 600+, income of 3x the rent, and a clean criminal/eviction history.. We do not accept Section 8. This is a smoke-free building, no smokers please. Parking is on the street, but there is plenty of it. Free laundry facilities are directly across the street in the next door building, shared with the other residents. We may consider small pets with an additional fee, subject to individual approval. 18-24 month lease preferred. To start the leasing process, please provide your contact info through this listing and fill out the pre-qualification questionnaire that is emailed to you. We will then contact you to schedule a showing. Thanks!