This all-brick EIGHT Bedroom (5+3) FIVE bathroom (4+1) family home is well located in a sought-after south central Barrie enclave and shows exceptional pride of ownership throughout*The professionally designed interlock bordered double driveway, walkway and front patio create impressive curb appeal, complemented by upgraded garage doors and a welcoming double door entry to the spacious foyer*The main floor features formal living and dining rooms, a family room with fireplace, office or den, powder room, and a generous laundry and mudroom with inside garage access*At the centre of the home is a bright, newly renovated eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances and a large quartz island with seating for up to ten*Walk out from the kitchen to a private backyard retreat with mature landscaping, patio, fountain, small pond and an impressive collection of fruit trees and gardens including peach, apple, plum and cherry trees, grape vines, and raspberry, gooseberry and black currant bushes*The king-sized primary suite includes two walk-in closets and a spacious ensuite with jet tub and separate shower*Two bedrooms share a Jack and Jill 4-piece bathroom, while two additional bedrooms are served by a nearby 5-piece bath*The fully finished lower level offers excellent flexibility with a large recreation room featuring a wet bar and kitchnette, three additional bedrooms, a 3-piece bathroom, plus an unfinished workshop and storage areas* With approx 4800 square feet of finished space there is a place for everything in this home*Additional updates: 40yr shingles, vinyl double and triple glazed windows and stone sills, 5-ton A/C, High-eff furnace, new water heater and premium garage doors with openers*Desired location minutes from shopping, grocery, restaurants, parks, plus walking trails and access to both Highways 400 & 27*Highly rated schools & bus pick up*This one is it!