Looking for a dependable place to start or start over? This 1890-built century home offers an affordable entry point into the Brighton market. An "honest" house -solidly built with some key mechanical updates already handled, allowing you to move in and enjoy. Newly installed solid-core doors on the main level provide a sense of privacy and sturdiness, while most of the flooring has been updated within the last few years with a mix of high-quality laminate and luxury vinyl plank -durable choices for modern life. The living room and main floor bedroom (with wall-to-wall closet) feature authentic exposed timber beams, for a touch of historic warmth. South- and west-facing windows ensure the main living area stays bright and inviting. The spacious eat-in kitchen with refaced cabinetry offers a functional layout today while providing a generous footprint for your future design ideas. A versatile "flex room" off the kitchen -perfect for an office, den, or family room- includes a large walk-in closet and leads to the home's 4-piece bathroom, refreshed with a new quartz countertop, under-mount sink, and fixtures. Upstairs, two bedrooms feature the classic sloped ceilings of the era. The first bedroom offers impressive square footage. A deep closet between the two bedrooms offers terrific storage not frequently found in homes of this era, while a spacious 'bonus room' adjacent to the second bedroom ensures that holiday decorations and household extras remain neatly tucked away. Rest easy knowing the essentials are covered: furnace/central air (2015), a durable steel roof (with de-icing cables), and recently updated electrical work.Enjoy a lifestyle of convenience without the high price tag. This central location makes it easy for the whole family to get outside, as it's a short 15-minute walk to downtown amenities, schools, and King Edward Park, and a scenic bike ride leads you directly to the trails and beaches of Presquile Provincial Park.