“THE WIND CAME OFF THE RIVER AND WHISPERED IN MY EAR, THE PINES CREAKED AND STRETCHED IN THE SUN --SLOW DANCING FROM SIDE TO SIDE-- IN THE WARMTH OF THE MORNING, MY HEAD LIFTED, I WANDER INTO KENSINGTON –THE PROMISE OF SPRING” -a poem inspired by 1612 Bowness Road- This property is POETRY, the perfect blend of old world charm fused with modernity. A RENOVATED one of a kind 2 Storey home in the HEART OF HILLHURST – ONE BLOCK FROM THE RIVER PATHS & KENSINGTON SHOPPING DISTRICT. Over 1850 ft2 of development, 4 Bdrms (3+1), 2.5 baths –3 LARGE PRIVATE OUTDOOR DECK SPACES.- Titanium white kitchen w/ floor to ceiling cabinetry, QUARTZ countertops, mosaic tile backsplash, stainless appliances (GAS RANGE + POT FAUCET), breakfast bar & private dining nook. Living area has HARDWOOD PLANK floors, high flat ceilings, dozens of pot lights & corner rock fireplace. The OLD WORLD FRONT PORCH screams MORNING COFFEE, LEMONADE & LAUGHTER. Upstairs has 3 great bedrooms -- a glorious 5 pc bathroom w/ quartz counters, his/her sinks, heted floors, glass mosiac tile & glass shower stall. Upper laundry & access to another 180 ft2 SOUTH FACING patio -PERFECT FOR WINE, SUNSETS AND SNUGGLING.- Basement has plenty of storage, perfect cold room for a wine cellar, STUNNING 4pc bath (soaker tub, separate shower and heated floors), den + 4th bedroom down (could be family room). Double detached garage. Fully landscaped, private back yard. Owners had the entire basement waterproofed in 2016 with interior draining dry subfloor, a sump pump installed with battery backup and installed a dehumidifier ($27,400). Both bathrooms were renovated in 2017 (lower bath cost $32,487). Don't forget to visit our 3D tour!!! (id:47421)