Cross Streets: Livingston St W/Sunnidale Rd. ** Directions: Sunnidale Rd/Livingston St W/Barwick Dr. WELL-KEPT BUNGALOW IN A PRIME NORTH BARRIE LOCATION WITH BIG-TICKET UPDATES, A FINISHED BASEMENT & A BACKYARD BUILT TO ENJOY! Set in a quiet West Bayfield neighbourhood, this raised bungalow at 5 Barwick Drive offers the updates, layout and backyard perks that turn practical living into something a little more inviting. A brick exterior, professional landscaping, attached garage with inside entry, backyard access and workshop space, plus an updated entry awning, give it tidy curb appeal. The updated kitchen pairs abundant white cabinetry with a tiled backsplash and generous counter space, opening into the dining and living areas where laminate flooring adds warmth across much of the main level. Three bedrooms are located above grade, including two on the main level and a unique loft bedroom above the garage that offers flexibility for family, guests or a home office. The finished lower level extends the living space with a spacious rec room anchored by a gas fireplace, a large fourth bedroom, a full bathroom and a dedicated laundry room. Outside, the fenced yard is framed by mature trees and features perennial gardens, large raised garden beds, a hard-top gazebo, patio, a storage shed and a rain barrel watering system with an electric pump. Notable updates include an updated furnace, air conditioner, attic insulation, chimney, spray foam insulation, eavestroughs, downspouts, roof shingles, sump pump, entry awning and hard-top gazebo. Walk to parks, trails, schools and public transit, including nearby Barwick Park with its playground, plus forest and fields behind the park that are great for walking and biking, while Bayfield Street shopping, grocery stores, restaurants, big box retailers, RioCan Georgian Mall, the Barrie Sports Dome and East Bayfield Community Centre are all approximately five minutes away. (id:27476)
