Set in one of Ottawa's most connected neighbourhoods, welcome to 26 Riverdale Ave, a beautifully maintained and charming 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom family home. Timeless red brick exterior with landscaped front yard, tiered stone gardens, mature greenery, and a welcoming covered front porch. Bright and spacious living and dining areas feature hardwood flooring, oversized windows, and a stone-surround fireplace. Well-appointed kitchen includes granite countertops, floor-to-ceiling wood cabinetry, modern hardware, tiled backsplash, stainless steel appliances, and generous natural light. Adjacent eat-in area provides additional dining space. Main floor complete with a full bathroom featuring a glass stand-up shower, spacious vanity, and exterior access to the side yard. Hardwood staircase leads upstairs to 3 generously sized bedrooms and a second full 4-piece bathroom with floor-to-ceiling tile surround and large vanity with storage. Versatile lower level includes a craft room with flexible use as a potential fourth bedroom, home office, gym, or hobby space, with above-grade windows providing natural light. Lower level also features laundry area and convenient interior access to the garage. Private fenced backyard with mature trees, landscaped gardens, and an interlock patio ideal for outdoor dining and entertaining. Ideally located in a highly walkable neighbourhood just minutes from downtown Ottawa, the Rideau Canal, Lansdowne Park, transit, parks, and some of the city's best local shops and restaurants! Thoughtful exterior updates include new 6" eavestroughs with LeafGuard protection, newly reinforced concrete front steps and porch cemented with fiberglass mesh, refreshed retaining walls, and professionally sealed garage walls and driveway. (id:2493)