This delightful home is here to rescue you from those pesky cookie cutter properties. A quick stroll from Barrie's waterfront & surrounded by lush perennial gardens, this home will enchant you with its prefect balance of preserved character & modern comforts. Just in from the quaint front porch the main floor dining & living room feature original pocket doors, hardwood floors, 11" baseboards, crown molding, & a built-in bookcase that will have you swooning. The reno'd eat-in kitchen is classic & clean, with an exposed brick wall, creamy shaker style cabinetry, farmhouse sink, & butcher block counters. The sun filled 2nd level offers 3 bedrooms & updated 4 piece bath with special consideration of choice finishes to maintain the desired character! Follow the spiral staircase or take the hidden stairs in the 3rd bedroom to the top of your castle. The loft can be your dreamy primary retreat or extra living space & cozy hideaway. The spacious & private backyard is fully fenced featuring a large cedar deck, & vegetable garden. Storage galore! From the extensive 3rd floor storage options, backyard shed, unfinished basement, & secret in-floor storage in the mudroom, you'll find the perfect hideaway for any item!