Welcome to 157 William Street in Brantford! This charming 2 storey mostly brick century home with 1800 sq ft finished above grade level is situated on good sized fenced lot in mature neighbourhood in the heart of Brantford: close to downtown, Wilfrid Laurier University, Conestoga College, hospital, banks, library, shopping, restaurants, worship places, train & bus stations. It can be used as duplex or as 5+ bedroom single family residence. The main level offers convenient covered porch, large foyer, 2 bedrooms, 4 pc bath with ceramic floor/backsplash, spacious living room & dining room with tall windows, beautiful oak style eat-in kitchen with granite countertops. Dining room could be converted to additional bedroom if needed. This level offers laminate flooring, except tiles in bathroom. From the kitchen there is an access to 7' high 732 sq ft unspoiled basement with laundry area: there are 3 unfinished rooms measuring 22'6x17', 10'2x9', 11'4"x8'8", no basement under main floor bedrooms. The upper level consists of 4 pc bath and 3 rooms that can be used as bedrooms or as 1 bedroom, large living room with walk out to covered balcony & eat-in kitchen. This level has older hardwood flooring, except tiles in bathroom. Other features of this property: high ceilings, central air, gas furnace, hydro on breakers, single width paved driveway for 2 cars, garden w/perennials. Use it as a single family home or duplex (live in one unit & collect rent from the other or rent both units). Check it out!