Welcome to 42 Tara Cres, an updated 3-bedroom home with finished basement backing onto Rittenhouse Park & situated on a quiet crescent in a highly convenient, family-friendly neighbourhood! Upon entering, you're welcomed by bright & inviting living and dining room with stylish white oak-inspired luxury vinyl plank flooring & vaulted ceiling with large window that provides scenic backyard views while allowing lots of natural light to fill the room, creating the perfect setting for relaxing or hosting guests. Updated kitchen offers fresh white cabinetry, ample counter space &S/S appliances. Dinette area also features a vaulted ceiling & sliding doors leading to the backyard, creating a beautiful backdrop for enjoying morning coffee or summer meals outdoors. Convenient 2pc bathroom completes this level. Upstairs, you'll find 3 generously sized bedrooms, each with large windows & plenty of closet space. Renovated 4pc bathroom features chic vanity with quartz countertops, marble-inspired tile, shower/tub combination & an additional storage closet. Finished basement provides valuable additional living space, highlighted by a large recreation room that is ideal for a home gym, playroom, office or media area. Step outside to a large deck overlooking a generously sized backyard that backs onto beautiful mature trees, creating a peaceful & private setting. Fully fenced yard offers plenty of space for children & pets to play, along with room to garden, entertain or simply relax & enjoy the surrounding greenery. This home backs onto Rittenhouse Park offering green space, playgrounds, sports fields & network of walking trails right at your doorstep. Just two homes down, you'll find direct access to the park with pathways that lead to Glencairn Public School & Catholic Cardinal-Léger School-perfect for families. You're also just seconds from nearby shopping centre with groceries, restaurants, fitness centre & everyday conveniences, along with easy access to Hwy 8 for commuters.