Imagine coming home to this elegant, heritage designated 4 bedrm 3 bath beauty on a tree-lined street in sought-after Dufferin where front porches bring neighbours together. Italianate influences, reflective of the 19th century offer wooden brackets & decorative frieze. A warm welcome extends from the wrap-around veranda decorated w/trumpet vines climbing the side. The main entrance consists of double wood drs with eye-catching elliptical lead glass. Original hardwood, stained-glass transom, expansive high, coved ceilings & oversized windows adorn this character-filled home. A formal living rm w/gas fireplace opens to the entertainment-sized dining rm through a graceful, rounded archway. The kitchen has been updated w/modern features & offers ample warm linen-coloured cabinetry w/slate counter, an island w/granite top & a butler’s pantry/coffee bar just off to the side w/wall-to-wall cabinetry. A massive mud rm w/dble closets & laundry off the back offers easy access to a covered porch area & 3 car driveway. A convenient 3pc bth is just off the mudrm. Dble staircases take you to the spacious 2nd storey offering a luxurious primary bedrm w/two closets, 4pc bath, spacious 2nd bedrm w/closet, 3rd bedrm w/no closet & a bright, sunny office. The 3rd storey is finished w/a large 3pc bth & 4th bedrm w/closets under the peak. The basement features an expansive bonus rm that would make a fantastic studio/games rm w/loads of light. Extra rms in the basement consist of utility, storage & workshop areas. A low maintenance & impeccably finished bricked in courtyard sets the stage for company & the yard offers a large storage shed & hide-away for garbage bins. This one-of-a-kind stunner is likely to be a conversation standout and its location is ideal, as it’s close to a variety of amenities, including stores, eateries, hospital, schools, restaurants, walking trails, hwy 403 access & more! Fantastic neighbours can’t wait to meet you when you call this amazing stunner home!