If you've been searching for an impeccable character home - look no further! Nestled in the heart of historical City Park, this property is in the hands of only its second owner. Carefully restored & thoughtfully updated while keeping true to its original character including light fixtures & wood casing. You're welcomed into the sunlit porch leading to the main area featuring oak floors finished in tung oil. The living room boasts large windows, transom above the included Mason & Risch piano, built-in bookcase, & gas fireplace encased in brick providing a warm atmosphere to create lasting memories. The porch also offers access to an office/den w/electric fireplace, wood built-ins, & hidden safe for your treasures. French doors lead to the spacious dining room - ready to host family occasions & daily life. Kitchen has original & newer integrated cabinetry & shelving, tile backsplash, s/s gas stove, fridge, built-in dishwasher. Upstairs are impressive maple urethane floors. 3 bedrooms: generous primary w/walk-in closet, spacious secondary w/step-in closet, & third w/built-in wardrobe. The bathroom offers a clawfoot tub/shower, tile flooring & walls, built-in storage. Professionally developed basement hosts a 4th bedroom w/built-ins, cozy family room, front-load laundry, 3pc bathroom w/large shower, den w/built-ins, mechanical & cold storage rooms. The attached garage has 4 accesses (backyard, kitchen, basement, o/h door). Dreamy backyard is fully fenced w/patio, hot tub, timber-frame shed, pergola, fire pit, raised garden beds, dog run, u/g sprinklers (lawns & flower beds). Many producing trees & shrubs (Nankin cherries, currants, haskaps, valiant grapes). Additional updates: most windows (Loewen metal clad/wood), electrical, plumbing, water heater(~6yrs), furnace(~10yrs), shingles, & alarm system. Stately situated on a corner with stone retaining wall & just a short walk to the river, this gorgeous home is awaiting its next loving owner. A truly rare opportunity!