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253 Riverside Drive, $499,900

This charming, thoughtfully updated cottage is a hidden gem, offering the perfect blend of character and potential for both investors and first-time home buyers.

As you step inside, you’ll discover a spacious main floor featuring three generous bedrooms, a welcoming foyer with a leaded glass divider, a bright living room with a cozy fireplace. The open-concept dining area flows into a refreshed kitchen with ample storage, while a four-piece bath with stylish glass block accents completes the space.

Recent updates include fresh paint, stunning hardwood floors, new roof shingles and gutter guards (2021), and a new central air system (2022), ensuring comfort, efficiency, and peace of mind.

The lower level provides a versatile den and extensive storage space, ideal for potential rental income or future expansion. Outside, a generous driveway leads to an oversized detached one-car garage plumbed and with hydro, while a newly updated deck and back stoop create inviting outdoor spaces perfect for outdoor entertaining.

Ideally situated within walking distance of historic Labatt Park and just minutes from downtown and Western University, this home offers the best of both worlds: urban convenience and natural beauty. With easy access to the scenic Thames Valley Parkway, parks, cultural events, and vibrant dining nearby, this home is a perfect choice for students, faculty, and young professionals seeking a balance of urban convenience and natural beauty.

$499,900

STYLE: One floor
SIZE: 1153 sq ft plus lower
BEDROOMS: 3
BATHROOMS: 1
TAXES: $3980
LOT SIZE: 50.90' x 99.65'
PARKING: single private driveway, oversized single car garage
ENVIRONMENTALS: forced air natural gas furnace with central air
INCLUSIONS: Refrigerator, stove, dishwasher, washer, dryer
POSSESSION: flexible
AGE: Built 1923

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