The LOCATION is ideal for this charming, well-cared-for, raised bungalow, situated close to St. John Vianney Catholic School and Church and Shear Park. It's a 5minute walk to the GO Train and close to Barrie downtown waterfront and beaches, shopping, nature walks, schools, and everyday amenities. It's perfect for commuters heading into the city, while offering the convenience of urban access while maintaining the comfort of a quiet residential setting. The sloped backyard provides sound privacy for those family and friend BBQs and features mature peach and cherry trees. The dining room has walkout glass doors directly to the back patio, perfect for summer barbecues and entertaining friends and family. This 4 bedroom home offers a practical and welcoming layout suited for a growing family. The lower level bedroom is ideal for an office, teenager or guests and features a separate entrance from the garage for a future in-law suite or private living space if desired. The home has been well kept and had many recent upgrades, including; moisture prevention and re-insulation in the attic per Ontario code, new furnace (2024), new A/C (2024), a newly renovated upper and lower level washroom (2024), pot lighting throughout, new dropped ceiling tiles in rec room and a painted garage. With its unbeatable location, functional layout, and opportunity to customize the lower level, this home offers comfort, flexibility, and long-term value in one of Barrie's most desirable neighbourhoods. Plumbing roughed in for kitchen or laundry tub in basement.