Charming, updated, and move-in ready, this detached freehold is ideal for first-time buyers or investors. This well-maintained 1.5-storey home offers 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and 2 parking spots. While preserving its original character, the home has been thoughtfully renovated with modern finishes and key mechanical updates for peace of mind. The carpet-free interior features laminate flooring throughout and a bright living area with beadboard paneling, a newer ceiling (2020), and puck lights (2020) overlooking the covered, updated front porch (2025). The refreshed kitchen offers newer cabinetry (2021), a breakfast area, updated countertops (2021), a ceramic backsplash, a double sink, and a walkout to the updated covered rear deck (2025) with a new chain-link fence (2021) and a storage shed (2023). The main floor also includes a bedroom with a newer closet and front yard view, a convenient 3-piece bathroom, and a laundry area. Upstairs is a private primary bedroom beside a versatile sitting room perfect for a home office, reading nook, or dressing space, complete with an added double closet (2022) and updated puck lighting (2020). The full basement provides excellent storage along with numerous infrastructure improvements. The driveway comfortably fits two vehicles with bonus flexible space. Extras: Updated wiring (ESA certified - 2020), upgraded water pipes (2022), PVC sewer stack (2023), regrading (2025), and furnace (2020). Located beside the Pipeline Trail, and minutes to shops, cafes, schools, Gage Park, quick access to downtown Hamilton, the beach, and the QEW.