155 Russell Avenue

AN ABSOLUTE MUST SEE INTERIOR! Newer 260 sq. ft. addition to expand the kitchen & a 492 sq.ft. fully permitted accessory apartment in the basement. Stunning throughout. Unassuming 2 storey home with a large veranda reminiscent of days past but where a cheerful hello to a neighbour isn't a forgotten nicety. The desirable Fitz Neighbourhood (check out the website fitzgeraldneighbours.ca) is quite walkable to have a coffee at the trendy local bistro, grab a pizza from a local well known chef or bike over to the Fairview Mall for all your needs. Inside the house you will be pleased to see that everything is updated but with a careful eye to preserve the character of the home. Spacious entrance w/powder room, living room to the right, full dining room & then an expanded and fully renovated kitchen completed by a large island with wood grain accent countertop, Quartz counters along the cabinets, S/S appliances, skylights, garden doors to the deck & backyard. The kitchen has an open area of the room that the owners use as a home office. Upstairs has 3 bedrooms with original hardwood and a 4 piece bathroom. Walk outside to the West side of the house and you are heading into the private entrance to the Accessory apartment. This unit has its own laundry & was built with permits from the city, is in excellent condition and totally legal for occupancy. The current & very excellent tenant has been there since it was built approx. 3 years ago. Tenant pays for hydro in addition to the monthly rent. Into the rear yard and discover how pretty it is with lots of room for a trampoline, garden, etc. Don't miss living in one of the most desirable neighbourhoods in central St. Catharines. Close to Catherine Street Park, Leash Free Dog Park, Fitz Community Garden, Harriet Tubman Public School, Terry Fox Trail & more. Check it out for yourself and then grab a coffee & sandwich before heading home. Its not just a house, when you live in a neighbourhood you never want to leave.