Welcome to your dream home, a classic Younghsband centre hall home in the heart of the Glebe, one of Ottawa's most charming and vibrant neighborhoods. Known for its picturesque tree-lined avenues, historic homes, and eclectic mix of shops and restaurants, the Glebe offers a perfect blend of urban convenience and community spirit. Explore vibrant Lansdowne Park Farmers' Market and restaurants, enjoy leisurely bike rides along the Rideau Canal, or immerse yourself in the local culture at one of the many seasonal festivals and markets.

On lovely Fourth Avenue, a gorgeous front garden welcomes you, hinting at the pride and care poured into every detail of this home. Note the pretty arrangements of shrubs, bushes, and broad leafy plants leading to the generous porch. Step through the handsome double entry doors into a spacious entry hall, where hot water radiators, seen throughout the house, hint at the cozy warmth to come.

The living room, with its fitted oak bookshelves and triple-glazed windows, offers a sense of continuous spaciousness. Natural light streams in through sunny North-South windows, bathing the room in warmth throughout the day. The gas fireplace, framed by a lovely mantle, sits atop golden honey hardwood floors, creating a perfect setting for relaxation and gatherings. Throughout, the original wood trim offers a toast to the charm of days long gone.

Enter the dining room, where a coved ceiling add architectural appeal and high ceilings continue to evoke a classic style. Original sconces enhance this formal, elevated space, ideal for hosting fine dining and dinner parties. Your guests are sure to feel honored to share stories in such a well-appointed space.

For the chef, the kitchen has been meticulously redone and boasts sleek cabinetry, a gas range with a hood fan, and top notch, built-in appliances. Imagine yourself preparing a lavish meal, chatting with friends gathered around the sparkling black granite counters of the central island. The moody ambiance of your dreamy kitchen lets the evening take you away. A conveniently located powder room, featuring matching counters and sconce lighting, adds to the kitchen's refined appeal.

Flowing seamlessly from your culinary retreat is the sunken family room, an airy space designed for art and light. The architect's vision is evident in the harmonious flow from the kitchen to the family room and on to the incredible views of the backyard. Immense windows provide wonderful views out on to the garden, while the coffered ceiling and open concept create an ideal spot for relaxation and creativity.

Transition into the mud room at the back entrance, adorned with warm Mexican-style tiles: a window bench provides the perfect space to get you into a creative frame of mind before you step into the exquisite backyard. Without a doubt, the private outdoor enclave is a masterpiece oasis, featuring stone paving for a touch of intrigue, cascading perennial garden beds, and flowering crab apples blushing with pink and white fragrant blossoms in the Spring. Japanese maple, delicate lilacs, and lush hostas provide texture, color, and shade, creating a serene, shaded sanctuary.

Along the side of the home, ample space for 3-4 cars ensures convenience. Back inside, the lower level has been recently renovated to provide a versatile and comfortable space with facilities for storage, laundry, a gym area, and recreation.

Venture upstairs and note the attention to care and detail: the new insulation ensures an even temperature throughout. The triple-glazed leaded glass windows at the top of the stairs surround you with art and history. Hardwood flooring leads you onto the second floor, where the recently refinished main bath inspires relaxation with a bathtub by the window, a deep shower, and a lovely sink.

Find the primary bedroom, overlooking beautiful Fourth Avenue, and its deep, fitted closet space. An ensuite includes a deep shower with a tiled bench, an elegant sink area, and kickplate lighting under the cabinets that adds that extra touch of luxury. Two secondary bedrooms provide gorgeous views of Fourth Avenue or the lush garden, each with deep closets and a tranquil ambiance, making them ideal places for family and loved ones to rest their heads.

The highest level includes an attic loft, illuminated by pot lights and cooled by several AC vents. The loft provides a tranquil space, the back window looks out over the garden, and beyond to large maple trees, the front window gives a view of the avenue trees and the neighbours' well tended gardens: you decide: will this be your gym? Your office, by the window? What will you do, with the two deep double closets? The possibilities are endless.

With meticulous attention to detail, modern comforts, and timeless elegance, this Glebe gem offers an unparalleled living experience. Certainly, this home is more than a place to live; it's a canvas for your life. Come make this home your very own sanctuary in the heart of the city. Your dream lifestyle begins here.