Central. Compact. Cost-Effective. Chic.A rare opportunity to own a fully detached, move-in-ready home in one of Ottawa's most desirable urban neighbourhoods. This house appears small at first glance, but don't let the size fool you: it lives large! There is simply nothing else like it in the Glebe.Thoughtfully redesigned and fully renovated, this distinctive home makes intelligent use of every square foot. Features include a large private treetop terrace accessed through the flexible second bedroom with Murphy bed, second-floor laundry, spacious main bathroom with double vanity, main-floor powder room, office nook, and sleek kitchen with breakfast bar.Outside, a private double driveway offers 2+ car parking, while the fully enclosed streetside courtyard provides a secluded patio and garden or dog patch. Across the street, enjoy Lansdowne's shops and restaurants, Whole Foods, Ottawa Farmers' Market, bike paths and dog park. One block from the canal. Cycle or skate to work depending on the season!Generous built-in storage includes a full-size linen closet, primary bedroom walk-in closet and finished basement storage room.Features & Improvements: Modern wiring throughout, no knob-and-tube or aluminum; PVC/copper plumbing, no lead; sewer backwater valve; dry basement with concrete floor and sump pump; blown-in insulation (2005); torch-on roof (2015); vinyl windows; aluminum siding; smooth ceilings; treetop terrace refurbished (2026); main bath (2016); kitchen (2015); furnace, A/C and owned HWT (2005), well maintained; 100-amp panel; gas range, dryer, HWT and furnace; dishwasher (2023), range (2025), microwave (2015), European-style fridge (2015); Logs End pine flooring; granite kitchen and bath counters.An exceptional petite primary residence or pied-à-terre offering the privacy of a detached home with a refreshingly manageable footprint. (id:60457) Location - Cross Streets: Bank Street & Holmwood Avenue. ** Directions: From Bank Street, turn west onto Holmwood Avenue.