420 Riverside Drive, London North

Welcome to your private retreat in the City! Tucked away on a rare, oversized lot of almost 1 acre and backing directly onto the Thames River, this spacious ranch offers the perfect blend of natural beauty with urban convenience. Just minutes from downtown London and close to shopping, restaurants, schools, parks, and transit, it is an ideal location for both relaxation and accessibility. Step inside to a generous layout with large, inviting rooms designed for comfortable living & effortless entertaining. The heart of the home begins in the front living room with oversized windows for a warm, welcoming and light-filled space, to relax and unwind (the main living areas feature original hardwood flooring and neutral, freshly painted walls that enhance the bright, airy feel). This is accompanied by the large dining room and spacious eat-in kitchen, which offer plenty of room for family meals & casual gatherings — the eat-in kitchen presents crisp white cabinetry, tiled floors and a window over the sink that brings in garden views. The versatile all-season sunroom at the back of the home extends your year-round living space all while overlooking the expansive backyard and tranquil river setting (the sunroom opens directly to the covered back deck and provides a continuous view over the lawn to the treed riverbank). Characteristic features of this home include the original hardwood, wood burning fireplace and French doors (there are tasteful glass-paneled French doors between rooms that add classic character and let light flow through the main living spaces). The large basement offers excellent additional space with a separate kitchen & two laundry rooms, making it ideal for potential multi-generational living. The lower-level kitchen is bright and functional with white cabinetry and tiled surfaces, and the generous basement footprint allows room for your final personal touches to unlock its full potential. The exterior features an oversized driveway that can accommodate several vehicles and a separate entrance, which adds even more flexibility for the potential of an in-law suite or additional income opportunity. A detached single-car garage and additional storage shed sit beside the parking area, and the paved parking pad provides easy access and plenty of off-street parking. The covered front porch and covered back deck make it easy to enjoy the beauty of the outdoors, nature and multitude of wildlife, in any weather all while soaking in the tranquil, fully treed surroundings. Outdoors you’ll find a broad, level lawn that stretches to the river’s edge, a charming gazebo tucked among the mature trees, and a garden shed for extra storage — all creating a private, park-like setting with direct river frontage and a natural treed shoreline. Whether you're looking to move in, expand, or invest, this property is full of possibilities. This combination of location, lot size, and river frontage are a rare find. Do not miss your chance to own this one-of-a-kind home in the heart of London! (id:1945)