Fabulous ‘Bechtel’ built brick bungalow in a quiet, established neighbourhood across from Cambridge mall. Walk to the YMCA or Cambridge Mall and a multitude of restaurants. Adjacent to the Dumfries Conservation Area with its trails and periodic events. Close to public transport and easy Highway 401 access. Very central. Desirable Preston location!
This beautiful home has been lovingly cared for, well maintained and updated throughout including trim, 800 series doors with all new hardware, flooring, etc. Main floor offers 2 bedrooms plus a 3rd converted to a den with access to the main floor family room. Offering 1175 square feet on main level.
Beautiful custom maple kitchen loaded with features including built-in dinette. All appliances included.
Main floor family room with walk-out to patio and backyard. Great spot for meals too.
Updated bathroom on each floor.
Cosy rec room has a brick fireplace with gas insert. Excellent wet bar with fridge and 4 bar stools at one end.
Separate games room with pool table.
Property is colourfully landscaped front and back, with an assortment of perennials constantly blooming. Lovely backyard is a gardeners delight, joined by walkways and trellises. 2 potato gardens (red & white) plus tomatoes, squash and zucchini. Fruit section with grapes, raspberries, rhubarb and strawberries. Small workshop & adjoining shed in one corner. Hot tub (5 years old) with drink trays and a built-in cooler for ice/wine in enclosed deck (12' x 12') for privacy, decorated on the outside with purple clematis. (Electrical beside the hot tub could be extended to the workshop). Along the back fence, beyond the trellis is even a small one hole chip and putt. Close to the house, beside the family room walk-out is a 21' x 13' patio. With double doors to the driveway, it could also be a parking pad for a trailer or boat, etc. Clothes line for energy efficient drying. Large backyard is fully fenced.
Paved parking for 6 cars. Enclosed carport is only a door short of a garage. Parking spot for trailer or boat, etc. beside the carport and beyond into the yard. No sidewalks to shovel!
Spacious 48' x 125' x 73' x 120' lot is nicely manicured.
NOTHING TO DO! JUST MOVE IN. ALL FURNITURE, PICTURES, ETC. COULD BE NEGOTIABLE.
MAIN LEVEL
Living Room (16' x 11'). Laminate floor.
New Custom Kitchen (16' x 8') in 2012. Maple cabinetry with ceiling height uppers and equipped with soft close drawers and doors. Built-in counter lighting. Lots of cabinetry. Large pull out drawer accommodates 4 bins for garbage/recycling. Great feature is 6 drawers pulling out from the corners instead of inefficient lazy susans. Extra deep pots and pans drawers. Pull out spice rack beside the stove. Large single sili-granite sink is great for large pots and pans. Elegant glass tile backsplash. Small built-in dinette. Laminate floor. Fridge and stove included.
Linen cupboard in the hall.
4 piece Bathroom completely remodelled. Laminate floor. Large maple vanity with 1 piece counter with integrated sink. Combination tub/shower with elliptical shower rod. Newer toilet. Exhaust fan. Wood wainscotting.
Bedroom (11 ½' x 9 ½'). Hardwood floor. Built-in organizer in closet for hanging space plus drawers and shelving. Ceiling fan.
Bedroom (11 ½' x 10'). Hardwood floor. Built-in organizer in closet for hanging space plus drawers and shelving. Even the TV fits! Ceiling fan.
Bedroom/Den (10' x 8'). Laminate floor. Double closet with mirror doors. New patio doors in 2011 to access the family room.
Family Room (17' x 12'). Vaulted ceiling. Carpet. Ceiling fan. Has heat duct and cold air intake. Additional space heater. New patio doors in 2011 to access the backyard.
LOWER LEVEL
Side door entrance to basement in carport. Could be separate entrance.
Rec Room (23' x 19'). Broadloom. Brick fireplace has gas insert to take the chill off a cold winter night. Built-in wet bar. Mirror behind the bar is lined with shelves for displaying bottles. Large bar fridge. Laminate floor. 4 bar stools included.
Games Room (16' x 11'). Laminate floor. Wainscotted. Drink holder shelves in each corner. Pool table and all accessories included.
2 piece Bathroom. Laminate floor. Newer dual flush toilet.
Laundry Room (11' x 11'). Laminate floor. Newer shower stall in one corner. Wardrobe included. Upright freezer included. Front loading washer and dryer included. Laundry tub.
Good storage under the stairs.
MECHANICS
All brick, 1175 square foot bungalow built by ‘Bechtel’ in 1963. Vinyl siding on rear closed in carport extension. All windows and exterior doors updated to energy efficient thermopane at different times. All windows are aluminum capped. Aluminum soffits, fascia, eaves troughs and down spouts. Roof reshingled in 2015.
Forced air heating/cooling system. Gas fired mid efficiency furnace. Central air conditioning.
100 amp electrical system with updated breaker panel. All grounded copper wiring.
Water softener is owned.
Gas fired water heater is owned (7 years old).
SCHOOLS
Public Elementary JK to 6 -
Ryerson Public School - 749 Grand Valley Dr.
Public Elementary 7 to 8 -
William G. Davis Public School - 530 Langs Dr. - Bussed
Public Secondary 9 to 12 -
Preston High School - 550 Rose Street - Bussed
Separate Elementary JK to 8 -
St. Michael - 1150 Concession Road - Bussed
Separate Secondary 9 to 12 -
St. Benedict Catholic Secondary - 50 Saginaw Pkwy.
All measurements are approximate
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For further information please call JIM HOLMES Broker, Holmes Real Estate Services Inc., Brokerage at 519-740-8080. MLS 30608988
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