Your dream country property in the city! Offered for sale for the very first time, this cherished all-brick one-owner home is set on 2.85 acres within city limits, with the convenience of city water and sewer. Solidly built, this spacious and bright 2+2 bedroom, 3-bathroom home offers room for family to gather, celebrate and grow for years to come. The thoughtfully designed circular layout features a bright south-facing, L-shaped living and dining room with gas fireplace, flowing into the generous kitchen with peninsula and walk-in pantry. Patio doors lead to the covered verandah stretching the full length of the back of the home, overlooking the expansive yard, and with a gas line for the BBQ. Below, this same verandah creates a sheltered terrace off the fully exposed walk-out lower level. A main-floor laundry room with direct verandah access, abundant closets and storage throughout are dream-level. Upstairs, you'll find two large bedrooms, including a spacious primary bedroom with a 4-piece ensuite. The lower level offers two additional bedrooms, a huge rec room with summer kitchen and gas fireplace, patio doors to the covered terrace, a convenient half bath, and a beautiful sauna with shower, change room and additional shower. There's even a workshop area and a separate utility/mud room with wash basin and plenty of space for freezers and extra storage. With the at-grade entrance, the lower level offers possibilities for an in-law suite or secondary living arrangement. Outside, enjoy a lockstone front driveway, extensive paved parking, carport and a road leading to the impressive 31'X41' mechanics garage, complete with hoist and air compressor system, plus a separate storage building.Additional features include 200-amp service, central air conditioning, shingles (2022), furnace (approx. 2020) and hot water tank (2025). A rare opportunity to enjoy space, privacy, exceptional garage facilities and the feeling of country living, all while remaining within the city.