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This stylish and meticulously maintained Glengarry (Killarney) home features traditional design elements and high-end finishings throughout. Arriving through the front door at the living room, focus is drawn to the stately gas fireplace with intricate wood detailing on the mantle and marble surround. This room enjoys morning light through oversize east-facing windows, a transom window and long rectangular upper windows as well. Past the dining area, bent staircases lead to the upper and lower levels. An elegant powder room is located across from the staircase. Crown mouldings, chair rails, and high baseboards build on the traditional style of this home. Pecan toned engineered wood floors add warmth and charm throughout the main floor. A white spindle staircase leads to the upper level. Shutters provide light control on the tall window at the landing. On the upper level, the master includes a high long rectangular window and main window, both including custom made shutters. Space saving sliding doors conceal a lighted walk-in closet. Jack and Jill doors lead to the faux ensuite four-piece main bathroom. There is an additional bedroom on this floor with windows facing in two directions. A convenient second main floor entrance allows easy access to street parking and includes a coat closet. A nook space is currently in use as a home office but could house a kitchen table with banquette or chairs. Windows in this area include custom made shutters and blinds. White cupboards and dark grey quartz counters bring a timeless elegance to the kitchen area. The moveable island includes storage drawers for pots and pans as well as an eat-up counter. The appliances include a stainless steel fridge, gas stove and microwave. Extra-deep grey sinks are a recent update. In the sun drenched family room a second fireplace is perfectly framed by vaulted ceilings and tall cornice topped windows. Hook-ups and outlets for the home stereo are located in the built-ins on either side of the fireplace. French doors (a third entrance) lead out to the back patio. The lower level is professionally finished with oversized windows, ready for relaxing movie nights around the third fireplace – yes, this home is the epitome of coziness! The carpet and paint in the spacious rec area are new. A bedroom and three piece bathroom are also found on the lower level. Laundry facilities with additional storage and brand new high-efficiency furnace and AC complete the lower level features. Outside, professional landscaping has created a west facing backyard patio sanctuary perfect for entertaining. The paver stone patio is accented with slate raised beds and incorporates mature trees, a gas BBQ hookup, and an in-ground irrigation system. A shady pergola allows for escape from the sun when wanted. This home sits on a corner lot, and has three entrances, as well as a semi-detached double garage off the alley. Well-located, this inner-city community offers close proximity to down