In a world that never seems to slow down, it's refreshing to find something that reminds us to do exactly that. A conversation on the front porch. The smell of lilacs in the spring. Visiting your grandparents' house, where life seemed just a little simpler. Sometimes, the old ways still feel like the best ways. This home feels like one of those visits... warm, welcoming and familiar, complete with a loving hug from Grandma or Grandpa and maybe even a gentle pinch on the cheek. Situated on a beautiful corner lot in one of Central North Bay's original neighbourhoods, with access from the quieter Princess Street side, this classic brick century home welcomes you long before you step inside. Perennials return year after year, berry bushes reward your patience, an apple tree waits for autumn, and each spring the lilacs perfume the air with memories of simpler times. Picture yourself here. A gazebo on the patio. Family gathered around the barbecue. Kids are playing in the yard while another summer evening stretches just a little longer than expected. Remember The Three Little Pigs? When the big bad wolf came huffing and puffing, the brick house was still standing. Just like this one. Built with craftsmanship that's becoming harder and harder to find. This isn't a cookie-cutter home. It's a home with character. Three bedrooms. Nine-foot ceilings. Front and back vestibules. A pull-down staircase leads to a full third-floor attic ready to become a reading nook, yoga room, home office or the kind of magical hideaway every child dreams about. Even the upstairs laundry reminds us that some ideas were ahead of their time. Its charm is timeless, but its updates are modern. An updated kitchen, improved wiring, energy-efficient windows, smooth walls and a neutral décor mean you can spend less time renovating and more time making memories. Because while houses are bought and sold every day, a home like this is simply passed from one family to the next. (id:60457) Location - Cross Streets: Cassells and Princess. ** Directions: Cassells Street to Princess Street.