12 McGhie Street, St. Catharines

This three-bedroom bungalow sits in a walkable pocket of Downtown St. Catharines, close to the city's theatres, restaurants, farmers' market and everyday errands. The enclosed front porch, with its wood-plank ceiling and wall of windows, makes a bright spot for morning coffee, and the long concrete driveway leads back to a detached garage. Inside, a leaded-glass front door opens to an open living and dining space under tray ceilings with pot lights, with carpet-free vinyl plank flooring throughout the main level. The kitchen has white shaker cabinets, butcher block counters, a mosaic tile backsplash, a stainless dishwasher and an island with a cooktop and seating. All three bedrooms are on the main floor, including the primary, next to a 4-piece bath. A rear mudroom gives you a back entry and a place to drop boots and bags. Downstairs, the finished rec room works for movie nights or a home office, with a 3-piece bath, a laundry room and a large storage room that holds the utilities. Outside, the fully fenced backyard has a fire pit area and room for the barbecue. With the detached garage and a driveway that fits four, there is parking for five. Gas forced-air heat and municipal services make for easy ownership. Multiple schools are close by, and bus routes, neighbourhood parks and the St. Catharines GO and VIA station are all within a short trip.