LOCATION AND CHARM - Welcome to this 2600 sq ft, 5 bdrm, 2.5 bath 2½ storey, turn of the century home, built by famed architect Walter William La Chance. The home has been lovingly updated while preserving its historical charm & character. The main level boasts a heated mud room, family room with wood burning fireplace, separate living, dining, family rooms with original and freshly refinished hardwood flooring with beautiful inlay design. A designer kitchen with heated floors was added in 2023 along with a main floor powder room, back foyer, kitchen windows, back door. Upstairs are 4 large bedrooms (carpet-free) plus a 3rd level master suite with 4 piece bath ensuite and walk-in closet with heated floors. Ample space for families and professionals nestled against the escarpment, with easy access to the Linc and 403 on top of incredible walkability to schools, coffee shops, restaurants, seasonal farmers markets, and specialty shops on Locke and James St.So many updates including smooth ceilings throughout the house, stunning kitchen, mud room, powder room 2023 including new windows in kitchen, door to back yard, primary bdrm and ensuite bath 2022, new 200 amp electrical service & panel plus 100 amp sub-panel in the spacious double garage (for electric vehicles), plumbing & stack, central air conditioning, and structural steel beam in basement. A 200k BTU boiler was added in 2023 to provide comfortable radiant heat via cast iron radiators while also providing unlimited hot water using an indirect tank. City of Hamilton building permits were obtained for the renovations.  This beautiful & spacious home is located in the sought after Durand neighbourhood, a vibrant community waiting to welcome you.