$799,000 Lachine

A magnificent English-style semi-detached cottage located on the unique 34th Avenue in Lachine. This home features a large front porch--perfect for enjoying a coffee or reading--and an inviting, open-flowing layout on the main floor: a living room with a natural gas fireplace, a dining room, and a kitchen that opens onto a stunning, west-facing backyard oasis. Upstairs, you will find three bedrooms and a fully renovated bathroom complete with a separate shower and bathtub. The current owner has carried out extensive renovations. Ideally situated just a two-minute walk from the shores of Lake St. Louis, its iconic lighthouse, and local shops.

This home has been renovated over the years to exude immense charm, evident in the choice of materials and finishes as well as the thoughtful room layout. Its inviting, well-designed spaces create a truly captivating atmosphere. Both the front and back yards feature gardens that provide a beautiful, private setting for the home. The backyard offers a genuine haven of peace, complete with a water feature and lush plantings, while the laneway--accessible directly from the yard--is perfect for families. A large, grassy public area lies just beyond the laneway, providing ample space for children to play.
List of renovations:
- 2008: Kitchen renovated (invoice available, $17k)
- 2008: Electrical panel replaced (invoice available)
- 2008: All windows replaced (invoices available, approx. $21k)
- 2009: Radiators converted to individual controls and connected to an electric furnace (invoice available, Ecorad, approx. $3k)
- 2009: Exterior French drain installed (photos available)
- 2009: Gutters installed (invoice available)
- 2010: Masonry work (installation of 8 lintels, invoice available, $5.5k)
- 2011: Natural gas fireplace installed (invoice available, approx. $4.5k)
- 2018: Front balcony built by a cabinetmaker; permit and invoice available (approx. $19k)
- 2018: Metal roof installed
- 2019 until today: Sealed window units (thermos) replaced (invoice available, $1.2k); the final 4 units are scheduled to be replaced by the current owner in August or September 2026. -2026: Heat pumps inspected (invoice available). Still good for a year or two.

Location:

Ideally situated on 34th Avenue in Lachine--home to some of the area's oldest houses--this property offers several location-based advantages:

-Within walking distance of various local shops and services, including grocery stores, a café, banks, and a pharmacy.

-Just steps away from Lake St-Louis, featuring its iconic cycling and pedestrian path and the famous 34th Avenue lighthouse.

-Convenient public transit to downtown, with an express bus stop right at the corner.

-Approximately a 15-minute drive to downtown Montreal and 10 minutes to the airport.

-Quick and easy access to Highways 13 and 20.


INCLUSIONS
Entryway shoe storage, all ceiling and wall light fixtures, upstairs shutters, living room curtains, wooden kitchen unit, built-in furniture, refrigerator and dishwasher, wicker armchair on the front balcony, all basement shelving and storage units, basement workbench.

EXCLUSIONS
Master bedroom fireplace mantel, statues and decorative elements in the courtyard, bird bath, fountain in the front, dual-energy stove.