READY FOR A NEW CHAPTER
24 Southmoor Road
$424,900
Offers reviewed Monday, July 20th.
For the first time in 53 years, 24 Southmoor Road is ready to begin a new chapter.
This lovingly cared for bungalow has quietly witnessed decades of family life, and as you walk through its rooms, you can't help but imagine all the moments that unfolded here. It isn't just move-in ready, it's memory ready.
Step inside and you're immediately welcomed by beautiful hardwood floors and a sunken living room bathed in natural light. An oversized picture window frames the changing seasons, filling the room with warmth from morning until evening. It's easy to picture Saturday mornings spent curled up with coffee and a good book, children building blanket forts on rainy afternoons, or friends gathered together for birthdays, holidays, and conversations that stretch long into the evening.
Just beyond is one of the home's most unexpected features - and one of my favourites.
The front sunroom offers something that's increasingly difficult to find in newer homes: a genuine connection to the neighbourhood.
Imagine beginning each day here with a warm cup of coffee while the community slowly wakes up around you. Children walk to school with backpacks bouncing behind them. Neighbours head out for morning walks with their dogs. Birds fill the trees with song as sunlight pours through the windows. In the evening, it's the perfect place to unwind, wave hello to familiar faces, and watch another sunset settle over the street.
It's more than another room. It's a reminder that home isn't only about what happens inside your walls - it's also about feeling connected to the people and places around you.
The heart of the home is the bright eat-in kitchen, where thoughtful architectural details give the space timeless character. A charming herb garden window above the sink invites fresh basil, rosemary, or mint to become part of your everyday cooking, while the beautiful arched window fills the dining area with natural light.
There's also a built-in family desk, a feature that quietly reflects how real families live. It's where homework gets finished before dinner, calendars keep everyone organized, grocery lists are scribbled down, and permission slips wait to be signed. These are the ordinary moments that often become the memories we treasure most.
For more formal occasions, the separate dining room creates the perfect setting for holiday meals, birthday celebrations, and Sunday gatherings where everyone lingers just a little longer before clearing the table.
With four bedrooms, this home easily adapts to whatever season of life you're in. Growing families will appreciate having space for everyone, while those working from home will love the flexibility of creating a dedicated office. One of the bedrooms even offers convenient access to the backyard, making it an ideal workspace for anyone who enjoys opening the door to fresh air between online meetings.
The primary bedroom has been thoughtfully positioned away from the rest of the home. Separated by a buffer of space via the ensuite and hallway, it offers a peaceful retreat with calming views of the backyard. It’s a quiet place to begin and end each day.
Downstairs, the finished basement becomes an extension of everyday living. Whether it's family movie nights, a games room, a home gym, a craft space, or a place where teenagers naturally gather with friends, it provides flexibility that changes as your family's needs evolve.
Outside, the backyard tells another story.
Years ago, it was filled with vibrant flower gardens lovingly cared for season after season. While time has softened those gardens, the opportunity remains for someone with a green thumb and a little imagination to restore them to their former beauty. Picture colourful perennials returning each spring, butterflies drifting through the blooms, and evenings spent tending the garden while children or grandchildren play nearby.
Of course, one of Southdale's greatest strengths is that life extends well beyond your property line. Families are drawn here for excellent schools, playgrounds, baseball diamonds, soccer fields, and the Southdale Community Centre. Cyclists and walkers enjoy nearby trails connecting through the neighbourhood, while Windsor Park Library and Bonivital Pool offer other activities just minutes away.
As the day winds down, many residents make their way to the walking paths along the Seine River. It's one of those simple neighbourhood traditions that never gets old, especially when you're lucky enough to spot a family of deer quietly wandering through the trees.
It's these little moments that define life in Southdale.
The morning walks.
The familiar faces.
The children riding their bikes.
The evenings spent outside just a little longer because the neighbourhood feels like home.
After more than five decades, one family is passing this home on with countless memories, traditions, and stories that have shaped its walls.
Now, the opportunity belongs to someone new.
Perhaps your family will celebrate birthdays in the dining room. Maybe your mornings will begin in the front sunroom with coffee in hand. Perhaps your children will race through the backyard, homework will pile up on the family desk, and years from now, you'll find yourself reminiscing about the ordinary days that became the unforgettable ones.
Because the very best homes don't simply shelter our lives. They quietly become part of our story.
Welcome home to 24 Southmoor Road.
WHAT’S INCLUDED;
Fridge, stove and hood vent in kitchen
Washer and dryer, workshop bench and shelving, as well as gym equiptment in basement
Garden statues, compost bin, shed and pergola in backyard (red Buddah excluded)
All blinds, bedroom wall shelving and piano also included
Measurements +/- jogs.