This rare, family-focused character home offers a unique floor plan with a highly functional layout, including a private lower level ideal for older children, guests, or multigenerational living. Set in a quiet residential pocket, it delivers exceptional lifestyle convenience with quick access to highways, top schools, cafés, and restaurants-just 10 minutes to Downtown and 30 minutes to the North Shore mountains. Enjoy proximity to New Brighton Park, the PNE, Hastings Racetrack, and the future soccer stadium, anchoring long-term neighborhood growth. The expansive land value, privacy, and evolving Hastings Street dining scene position this property as both an exclusive lifestyle purchase and a smart long-term investment.