THE CALM OF A WOODED ESCAPE, WITHOUT LEAVING WATERLOO. Set on a mature 0.25 acre lot, this serene split-level home is tucked into one of Waterloo's most established Lakeshore pockets, offering plenty of space, greenery, and a setting that feels removed from the everyday hustle of the city. Inside, the home has been beautifully cared for and thoughtfully updated, blending mid-century lines, warm wood details, and a nostalgic soul. The main floor welcomes you with a generous foyer and a inviting family room anchored by a wood-burning fireplace, with sliding doors that open to a private rear deck surrounded by nature. A few steps up, the main living area offers bright, well-proportioned living and dining spaces alongside an updated eat-in kitchen that brings modern function to the heart of the home. Upstairs, hardwood flooring adds warmth and continuity throughout the bedroom level. The primary bedroom features its own ensuite, while the updated main bathroom serves the additional bedrooms with style and ease. The lower level adds valuable flexibility with an additional room, three-piece bathroom, workshop space, generous storage, and a separate walk-up to the backyard, creating excellent potential for a guest bedroom, hobby room, a home office, or extended family use. Outdoors, the backyard is a true highlight: private, treed, and spacious, with room to relax, host, garden, or simply enjoy the sounds of being outdoors. Located close to parks, trails, everyday shopping, transit, Conestoga Parkway access, both universities, and weekend favourites like Waterloo Park, Conestoga Mall, the St. Jacobs Farmers' Market, and Uptown Waterloo, this is a lovingly cared for Lakeshore home with character, comfort, and lasting appeal.