247 Gliddon Avenue

A wonderful opportunity to enter the market with this 2-storey home, built in 1920, offering a thoughtful blend of original character and modern updates. Featuring four bedrooms plus an additional bedroom in the partially finished basement, the layout suits a range of household needs. Original architectural details remain, complemented by updates including a high-efficiency forced air gas furnace (2021), central air conditioning (2021), shingles (2018), owned Hot Water Tank and a 100-amp electrical panel. Further improvements include new eavestroughs on the garage. The basement also includes a cold cellar and ample storage. A detached single-car garage and private driveway provide parking for up to three vehicles. Located within walking distance to downtown Oshawa, the home offers convenient access to shopping, dining, public transit, and Highway 401. The nearest transit stop is just two minutes away. Families benefit from access to strong local schools. Public options include Village Union PS (PK-8), É Élém Antonine Maillet (PK-6, French), and Eastdale CVI (9-12), with ÉS Ronald-Marion (7-12, French) also nearby. Catholic schools include St. Hedwig and ÉÉC Corpus-Christi (PK-6), as well as Monsignor John Pereyma and ÉSC Saint-Charles-Garnier (7-12).The area is rich in green space, with four parks and numerous recreation amenities within a 20-minute walk, including Bathe Park and Sunnyside Park, along with playgrounds, ball diamonds, a basketball court, and a community garden. Nearby community destinations include the Oshawa Centre, the Oshawa Museum, and the McLaughlin Branch of the Oshawa Public Library.