You will appreciate the love & detail that has gone into this property as you arrive & view the park-like setting with gardens, a pond, manicured golf-like grass, & the historic 5-ball lamp from Spark Street Mall. The covered porch is a beautiful, welcoming area for this home. Lots of room for parking at the house & the shop. As you enter the foyer, you’ll appreciate the charm of this home with the vaulted entry & columns that set the personality of this space. Large open, eat-in kitchen with a wall of windows to enjoy the birds & wildlife. With a door leading out to the deck, entertaining is a breeze. Formal dining for those who enjoy having special events, entertaining family for holidays & a quaint sitting area for those intimate conversations. Main level consists of 3 bedrooms & 2 baths. Main bedroom has French doors & an ensuite with shower & therapeutic tub. Main floor laundry area complete with cupboards that lead to a small deck for hanging clothes. From here, you also have access to the 2-car garage. The basement is outfitted with a bar for entertaining with a sitting area. The recreation room is complete with a fireplace, lots of windows & a walk-out to a patio area. One bedroom with a 3-piece bath is great for your guests or teenagers. The unfinished part of the basement houses a cold storage area & a walk-out to the backyard & garage. The shop has an office, garage & workshop area with extra storage and Loft area. Almonte is historic & full of heritage & is home of Dr. James Naismith – the inventor of basketball. You may sit on the bench with his statue & take your picture. Parks, schools & shopping are a joy in this quaint town. Restored historic buildings house restaurants & shops. Dine at the falls while enjoying the falls, then take a stroll on the Almonte River Walk to enjoy the Mississippi River & wildlife. The Ottawa Valley Rail Trail and the Ottawa Valley Recreational Trail are also nearby. (id:2493)