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1242 George Street, SYDNEY
2026-05-22
Quick Summary
MLS®#202611689
Property Description
Welcome to 1242 George Street Discover the rare combination of space, privacy, and convenience at 1242 George Street, ideally situated at the top of Hardwood Hill in Sydneys south end. This well-maintained brick bungalow sits on an impressive 1.74-acre lot, offering a beautifully landscaped and fenced backyard that extends into a private, wooded retreat with mature trees and endless possibilities for gardens, trails, recreation, or simply enjoying nature. The bright main level features a welcoming living room with hardwood flooring and propane fireplace, a modernized kitchen with stainless steel appliances and propane stove, two spacious bedrooms, main-level laundry, and a bathroom with in-floor heat. Ductless heat pumps, installed in 2024, provide efficient heating and cooling, with electric baseboards for backup. The finished lower level adds three additional bedrooms, or use one as a rec room or home theatre, plus a full bathroom. Each lower-level bedroom has an egress window installed in 2025. Recent updates include 2025 laminate flooring throughout the lower level, new flooring in the main-level bedrooms, a new front door and living room window, and a new back screen door. Outdoor and practical features include a 24' x 24' attached garage, 200-amp electrical service, generator hookup with included gas generator, paved front driveway, additional rear gravel parking, enclosed patio, rear deck, and a large fenced backyard with privacy slats added in 2024perfect for children, pets, and outdoor entertaining. Enjoy spectacular hill views and wooded privacy while remaining close to all amenities, Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Cape Breton Cancer Centre, downtown Sydney, NSCC Waterfront Campus, and just a short drive to Cape Breton University. A property of this size and setting within the city is increasingly hard to findcome experience the space, privacy, and possibilities for yourself. (id:32467)
Property Features
Ammenities Near By
- Ammenities Near By: Golf Course, Park, Playground, Public Transit, Shopping, Place of Worship, Beach
Building
- Appliances: Oven - Propane, Dishwasher, Dryer, Washer, Refrigerator, Gas stove(s)
- Architectural Style: Bungalow
- Construction Style: Detached
- Cooling Type: Air Conditioned, Wall unit
- Exterior Finish: Brick, Vinyl
- Fireplace: Yes
- Flooring Type: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Laminate, Tile
- Interior Size: 1928 sqft
- Building Type: House
- Stories: 1
- Utility Water: Municipal water
Features
- Feature: Sloping
Land
- Land Size: 1.74 ac
- Sewer: Municipal sewage system
Ownership
- Type: Freehold
Information entered by RE/MAX Park Place Inc.
Listing information last updated on: 2026-08-27 17:13:28
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