Lovely family home located directly across from F.W.Howay Elem., this big bright open plan home has a chef's dream kitchen with quartz counters & huge island, lots of seating including a cozy custom-built nook w/storage. The bright living room is great for entertaining, nice SW view is enjoyable esp. with A/C, or step out to the very big covered patio for el fresco dining. Main flr has 3 beds, lower has 2 + big fam room, office/craft rm,laundry, garage or work-shop, parking for 3. A Private entrance from back lane makes this house an easy convert to a mortgage helper. Downstairs, walk out to a private fenced back yard & patio. New H/W tank, newer roof,furnace,A/C, windows,deck & railings. Close to new Aquatic & Com.Cntr. playgrounds, transit, shopping. OPEN HOUSE SAT. 2-4P. MAY 18.