This beautifully updated century home located in the highly desirable Blakeley neighbourhood blends historic charm with modern convenience, offering a move-in-ready experience. Family friendly area; walkable to festivals, Ottawa St market, restaurants and shops, Tim Horton's Field, transit and the Bruce Trail. Includes rear garage off back alleyway with dedicated parking space inside for your vehicle. This home rests in a quiet community close to all amenities and has been lovingly maintained and cared for over the years by its current owners. With over $200,000 invested in updates, the property boasts a custom open kitchen/living room designed by Heartwood Renovations in 2018, featuring granite counters, a large island, double ovens, custom cabinetry, and a gas stove, ideal for entertaining. Access to the large rear deck off the custom kitchen allows for expanded outdoor entertainment space suited for larger family gatherings. Other recent renovations include a beautiful basement reno with a gorgeous new bathroom, new windows (main and 3rd floors (2021) basement (2019)), double sink main bathroom, a new roof and insulation (2013), and updated gutters (2019), a new AC unit (2019), freshly updated front steps (2024), a new garage door (2019) with an opener added in 2021, and a new rear deck (2022). The home further features an upgraded electrical panel (100 AMP) and plumbing systems with copper pipes (2013) and PEX (2023). (id:54626)

226 Balsam Avenue S