627 St James Street, London East

Welcome to this updated home offering exceptional space and character in one of the city's most sought-after neighbourhoods. (The inviting covered front porch features classic tapered columns, original wood flooring and room for seating, framed by mature street trees.) The inviting covered front porch sets the tone for the warmth and comfort inside. The main floor features a spacious primary bedroom and a large eat-in kitchen complete with an island perfect for entertaining. (The kitchen and adjacent living/dining area are bright with large windows, stainless-steel appliances, a compact island with seating, and an original fireplace with a painted wood mantel that anchors the space. A stacked washer/dryer is tucked into the main living area for added convenience.) Upstairs, you'll find two cozy bedrooms and a charming play nook, ideal for little ones or creative space. (The upstairs rooms sit beneath charming dormer ceilings and the play nook benefits from a bright window overlooking the yard.) A clawfoot tub adds vintage elegance. The basement offers incredible flexibility with a separate entrance, a full kitchen, two additional bedrooms, a living area, and a full bathroom ideal for extended family, guests, or potential income opportunities. (Basement photos also show a mechanical/laundry utility area with exposed ceiling and laundry hookups, underscoring the lower level’s separate-suite potential.) Step outside to your own urban oasis featuring a tranquil backyard, large deck, gazebo area, and a spacious barn/storage building a rare find in the heart of the city. (The landscaped backyard includes a flagstone patio seating area, curved planting beds, mature shade trees, privacy fencing, a generous deck and a covered gazebo/pergola seating spot. The detached barn/storage building has double doors, windows, visible electrical service and additional outdoor parking/pad access.) The barn boosts over 470 square feet of space with electricity. Located in the desirable Old North, you're just steps from shopping, transit, a community center, and great restaurants. (Photos show an attractive curb appeal, driveway access alongside the home and plenty of mature greenery that enhance the neighbourhood charm.) (id:1945)