Discover the potential of 7040--7042 Rue des Écores--a rare edge-of-neighborhood duplex where both units will be delivered vacant and ready for your vision. The main floor features two double living rooms, a bathroom, a kitchen, and an extra room, along with direct access to the basement via an internal staircase. The second floor mirrors the same layout and will also be available for occupancy. The full-height basement (6 ft+) with its own back exit and cold room offers the opportunity for a stylish renovation to create valuable extra living space. The property also features a rear garage and a spacious yard for functional, flexible living. Located right on the fringe of Villeray and Rosemont--La Petite-Patrie, with the metro just steps away (D'Iberville station), this address offers exceptional lifestyle balance: walkable streets, neighbouring parks like Parc Molson and Parc Montcalm, plus outstanding local cafés, schools, and services. Ideal for savvy investors or owner-occupiers seeking space, flexibility, and location--this one delivers on all counts.