1242 George Street

Description

Welcome to 1242 George Street Discover the rare combination of space, privacy, and convenience at 1242 George Street, ideally situated at the top of Hardwood Hill in Sydneys south end. This well-maintained brick bungalow sits on an impressive 1.74-acre lot, offering a beautifully landscaped and fenced backyard that extends into a private, wooded retreat with mature trees and endless possibilities for gardens, trails, recreation, or simply enjoying nature. The bright main level features a welcoming living room with hardwood flooring and propane fireplace, a modernized kitchen with stainless steel appliances and propane stove, two spacious bedrooms, main-level laundry, and a bathroom with in-floor heat. Ductless heat pumps, installed in 2024, provide efficient heating and cooling, with electric baseboards for backup. The finished lower level adds three additional bedrooms, or use one as a rec room or home theatre, plus a full bathroom. Each lower-level bedroom has an egress window installed in 2025. Recent updates include 2025 laminate flooring throughout the lower level, new flooring in the main-level bedrooms, a new front door and living room window, and a new back screen door. Outdoor and practical features include a 24' x 24' attached garage, 200-amp electrical service, generator hookup with included gas generator, paved front driveway, additional rear gravel parking, enclosed patio, rear deck, and a large fenced backyard with privacy slats added in 2024perfect for children, pets, and outdoor entertaining. Enjoy spectacular hill views and wooded privacy while remaining close to all amenities, Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Cape Breton Cancer Centre, downtown Sydney, NSCC Waterfront Campus, and just a short drive to Cape Breton University. A property of this size and setting within the city is increasingly hard to findcome experience the space, privacy, and possibilities for yourself. (id:56844)

Listing

MLS® number

202611689

Status

Active

Days On Market

163

Building

Type

House

Style

Bungalow

Year built

1981

Storeys

1

Living area

1,928 sq ft

Above grade

1,928 sq ft

Bedrooms above grade

2

Bedrooms below grade

3

Foundation

Poured Concrete

Interior

Flooring

Tile, Hardwood, Laminate, Ceramic Tile

Heating

Heat Pump, Baseboard heaters, Electric, Propane, Ductless

Cooling

Wall unit, Air Conditioned

Appliances

Washer, Refrigerator, Oven - Propane, Gas stove(s), Dishwasher, Dryer

Accessibility

32in min Entry Doorways

Land

Lot size

1.74 acres

Lot features

Sloping

Exterior features

Brick, Vinyl

Community

School Bus, Recreational Facilities

Parking

Type

Attached Garage, Garage, Paved Yard, Gravel

Utilities

Water

Municipal water

Sewer

Municipal sewage system

Fees and taxes

Common interest

Freehold

Parcel number

15405970

Rooms

Directions

Take George Street Exit 8 from Peacekeepers Hwy. Home can be found on the left.