This beautifully updated brick 1.5 storey home seamlessly blends modern renovations with timeless character. Situated near the vibrant border of Uptown Waterloo and Downtown Kitchener, you'll enjoy a highly walkable, bike-friendly neighbourhood with nearby trails and convenient transit options just minutes away. Step inside and feel instantly at home in the open-concept main floor, flooded with natural light from an oversized front window. The thoughtfully professionally renovated eat-in kitchen (2019) features soft-close cabinetry, quartz countertop, double steel sink with lower separation design, pull-out garbage and recycling drawer, a tall pantry cabinet, floating display shelves, and ample pot lighting — perfect for both everyday living and entertaining. Newer hardwood flooring throughout the main level ties it all together. The bright living room offers a gathering space with a large triple-pane front window dressed with vinyl-clad California shutters. The main floor bedroom provides flexibility as a home office or formal dining room. The renovated 4-piece bathroom is clean, bright, and finished to modern standards. Upstairs, you'll find two comfortable bedrooms with carpeting, cordless blackout blinds, large windows, and practical side closet storage. The finished basement includes a spacious recreation room with three windows, a modern 2-piece bathroom, and a dedicated utility/laundry area with additional storage. Outside, enjoy a covered rear deck with a built-in bar seating area — perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The deep, fully fenced backyard is a private oasis featuring a majestic mature tree that offers a natural canopy of shade — ideal for children, pets, and outdoor enjoyment. Other updates include a forced air gas furnace 2021, water heater 2025, water softener 2025 & windows. A perfect opportunity to enter the market with a move-in ready starter home in a sought-after location.