230044 RGE RD 164 Gem, AB T0J 1M0

HOMESTEADER'S HEART THROB! Are you looking for an affordable escape from the city? Seeking a life where you can garden, do your craft, enjoying peace & privacy? Nestled behind a mature shelter belt, in the shade of the evergreens is a charming character home just waiting for you. 3 bdrm bungalow style home & garage could be so much more with a little effort! It has been in the family for 70 years & well cared for, just in need of updating. Regional water brings city treated water to your cistern for drinking & household use & an EID irrigation riser provides irrigation water for the yard. Oversize double garage has good concrete floor & metal roof. It would make an excellent combo garage / art studio / gallery, or home business space for woodworking, welding, mechanizing, etc. This cute house is sunny, spacious & nicely laid out, with all of the living space including laundry on the main level. Underneath the dated carpets, you'll find some beautiful, original hardwood flooring. Period millwork, outstanding solid wood doors & a very large living room & formal dining space are typical for the age. Roomy main bath has lots of storage & space for your renovation plans. Basement houses cistern, furnace & water heater. Just shy of an acre, the lot is surrounded by cultivated land & the very best neighbours you could want. Gem, Alberta is located just a short drive on pavement from the TransCanada Highway & is home to a Grade 1-6 public school just 1.5 km away. This property is priced to sell & benefit a savvy buyer willing to take on some sweat equity. Maybe an AirB&B, market garden, floral farm, vacation home or your home sweet home? Take the virtual tour & get ready for some sleepless nights; you won't be able to stop thinking of the possibilities.