17-19 Ward Street, Burlington, VT 05401

This Old North End duplex has the good stuff: wide pine floors, sunlight, enclosed porches, useful outdoor space, and the kind of character you cannot manufacture with gray vinyl plank. Owner-occupied and configured as an up-and-down duplex, the house feels warm and practical in all the right ways. Both units have freshly painted interiors, wide-plank pine flooring, ceramic-tiled baths, and enclosed front porches that become their own little three-season worlds. Coffee spot, plant jungle, rainy-day perch. You decide. Upstairs, the kitchen gets a crisp update with new IKEA cabinetry and countertops, and a stainless steel counter-depth refrigerator. Bonus attic storage and down below, the dry, insulated basement delivers something every old-house person dreams about: storage you can actually feel good about using. Outside, there is a charming little side yard and generous green space, leaving room for gardens with minimal maintenance. It's fenced, too, which is great for pets. And the...