Welcome to this beautifully maintained 3+1 bedroom detached home in highly sought-after Laurelwood, one of Waterloo's most desirable family-friendly communities! The spacious & bright main floor features formal living & dining rooms with hardwood flooring. The upgraded kitchen flows into the inviting family room, with both spaces enjoying desirable south exposure and abundant natural light. The family room is further highlighted by a soaring vaulted ceiling, oversized windows & cozy wood-burning fireplace. Walk out from the dinette to the upgraded deck & beautiful backyard - perfect for entertaining & relaxing.Upstairs offers 3 generous bedrooms & 2 bathrooms, including a spacious primary bedroom with a 4-pc ensuite. The partially finished basement provides a recreation area plus an additional bedroom - ideal for guests, home office or growing family. Recent 2026 updates include engineered hardwood in 2nd-floor bedrooms, freshly painted interior walls, refinished kitchen cabinetry, deck & garden improvements, roof (2022) & windows (2018/2022). Driveway parking for 4 cars with no sidewalk - no municipal sidewalk to shovel in winter! Prime Laurelwood location, close to highly ranked schools - **Laurelwood P.S. (Ranked 199/3025) **and **Laurel Heights S.S. (Ranked 33/747)** - plus Laurel Creek Conservation Area, Stork Family YMCA, University of Waterloo, Wilfrid Laurier University & Waterloo's Research & Technology Park.Future area growth includes the planned new Waterloo acute-care hospital near the university's innovation & technology hub. Convenient access via improved Fischer-Hallman/Bearinger Rd, Sobeys is approx. a 10-min walk, with Costco approx. a 10-min drive away. A wonderful move-in-ready family home in desirable Laurelwood!