Great starter home in a convenient Upper Lonsdale location. This split-entry home offers 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and 2,780 sq/ft of air-conditioned living space, plus suite potential on the lower level and lane access. The main level offers a spacious and practical layout, including a living room anchored by a stone-faced fireplace with natural gas insert and a formal dining room that can accommodate the entire family and features French doors opening to a south facing and sun-soaked balcony. The adjacent updated kitchen showcases rich wood cabinets, stone countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a large center island with extra storage space and barstool seating. Three spacious bedrooms and two bathrooms, including a primary suite with his-and-hers closets and 3-piece ensuite, complete the main level. Enjoy direct access to the back deck and fenced yard, perfect for BBQs, entertaining, and gardening. The lower level - with walk-out suite potential - offers great flexibility, including a large family/recreation room with gas-burning fireplace and under stair storage, two generous bedrooms, a 3-piece bathroom, laundry room with ample storage, and walk-in pantry that can double as a mud room or wine storage. Set on a 5,930 sq/ft north/south oriented lot with a fully-fenced yard and irrigated garden beds, this home is located in the family-friendly Upper Lonsdale community and is a fantastic alternative to a townhome. Enjoy a short drive to Edgemont Village, Westview Shopping Centre, and all Lonsdale amenities, and proximity to Braemar Elementary, Queensdale Market, and the North Shore trail systems. Move in today, update and renovate, or consider this a great buy-and-hold opportunity for future development!