Character meets artistic charm! Excellent value for this 3 bedroom & den, 2 bath, 1370sqft 1½ storey starter home located in the heart of Caswell Hill. Upon entry you’ll immediately fall in love one of the most artistic features of this home; the original decorative wooden carved Inspirational Book staircase leading to the 2nd floor with 3 ample sized bedrooms and upgraded bathroom with tile encased bathtub & accent vanity. The open plan main floor features a bright sun room with unique ‘paper bag’ flooring, an inviting dual entrance living room with original hardwood and over-sized accent crown molding. The spacious updated kitchen's sure to please featuring an abundance of refinished wood cabinets with included cabinet pantry, an updated back splash, modern dual sink with high raise faucet, newer stainless steel fridge & stove, bonus b/i dishwasher and completed by the charming 'eat at' island. There's additional dine-in room for entertaining within the off kitchen dining room with window that adds to natural brightness & character of the home. Completing this floor is a den/office room and 3 piece bath/laundry combo with corner shower and glass bowl sink vanity with included newer washer & dryer that's conveniently located off the large mudroom that promotes home cleanliness & lends easy access to & from the fully fenced backyard landscaped with garden beds and a patio & encased in trees & shrubs maximizing privacy with direct alley/lane access and room for future garage. A clean basement with an enclosed cold storage room offers more than enough room to store personal items, use as a personal gym space or work shop. Additional features are central air & central vacuum with numerous renovations/updates throughout over the years such as PVC windows, electrical wiring & panel, high efficiency furnace, hot water heater, vinyl siding, doors, paint, flooring & more. Walking distance to the core of downtown& across from the city projected future park development.