Fixer-Upper Friday: A Gloucester Cottage From 1900

It's a find for visionary house hunters looking to renovate on the North Shore.

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Location: 7 Perkins Road—on a one-way street in walking distance of Stage Fort Park.
Stats: 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, 966 square feet
Listing Price: $225,000
Listing Agent: Patty Knaggs, RE/MAX Advantage Real Estate, remax.com.

This gem of a cottage is priced right for visionary house hunters looking to renovate on the North Shore. From the street, the boxy exterior has bay windows shingle siding. The entrance leads to a rustic sunroom with plank flooring and storage space. Inside, dated wallpaper abounds, but rounded door frames with art-deco style trim could be beautifully reimagined. A dining room, living room, kitchen, and study make up the first floor layout, while the bedrooms are located on the second level. Although overgrown, the small lot has room for a patio and garden. The property is on the western end of town, in walking distance of Stage Fort Park and Half Moon Beach.

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