LEGAL TWO-FAMILY HOME - SELF-CONTAINED DUPLEX WITH GROUND-LEVEL SEPARATE ENTRANCES TO BOTH UNITS, WITH THE SECOND LEGAL UNIT PROFESSIONALLY ADDED UNDER A CITY-APPROVED BUILDING PERMIT. This custom-built 1997 raised bungalow offers approx. 2,300 sq. ft. of turn-key living space across two fully independent dwellings, each with its own kitchen, laundry, and private entrance, ideal for multi-generational living or strong rental income. The main level features 3 bedrooms, an open-concept living/dining area with soaring 11-ft walnut-stucco ceilings and ornamental chandeliers, and a newly renovated kitchen with quartz countertops, backsplash, white cabinetry, and 2025 new stainless steel appliances, complemented by wide-plank hardwood floors, upgraded bathrooms, modern lighting, and custom blinds. The bright lower level provides a separate 2-bedroom suite with its own ground-level entrance, offering excellent privacy and flexibility. Additional highlights include a rare attached garage, updated driveway, legal laneway parking pad, and extra backyard parking for the secondary suite. Located steps from James St. North's vibrant cafés, Bayfront Park, the Art Gallery of Hamilton, Dundurn Castle, and Hess Village, this property delivers exceptional comfort, income potential, and urban convenience in one. (id:6769)