Set on approximately 1.7 acres of wooded land, this well-positioned 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom raised bungalow with approx. 2200 sq. ft of total living space, offers the privacy of country living with convenient access to Bancroft, Maynooth and the region's extensive recreational trail systems, including nearby OFSC routes. The home features a functional, family-oriented layout with strong underlying value and clear opportunity for customization. The main level offers a bright kitchen, dining area, and living room anchored by a wood fireplace, with garden doors leading to an expansive deck overlooking the natural surroundings. Three bedrooms, a 4-piece bath, and laundry complete the main floor. The lower level provides a spacious rec room with a woodstove, a 2-piece bathroom, utility room, workshop, and a versatile den area that could be readily converted into a fourth bedroom to accommodate growing families or multi-generational living. Basement walkouts provide direct access to both the garage and backyard. Situated on a paved, municipally maintained road with school bus service, the property ensures year-round accessibility and convenience. Outdoors, a large elevated deck is designed for outdoor enjoyment and entertaining. Several outbuildings provide practical utility for storage and recreational equipment. The attached flat roof two-car garage features front and rear pass-through access doors, along with interior entry to the basement. This is a solid country property with strong fundamentals, this home offers immediate livability with the added upside of modernization, expansion, and long-term value enhancement. Peaceful, private, and well-located, it presents an excellent opportunity to establish a foothold in the Bancroft area real estate market. PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE SAT. MAY 2, 11AM-1PM. (id:42016)