This bright and updated 3-bed, 2.5-bath semi-detached home offers an open-concept layout and a comfortable cottage style that draws you in. The main floor features a spacious living room with engineered hardwood flooring, a dedicated dining area, and kitchen with a custom maple island, undermount sink, new pendant lighting and freshly painted cabinetry and walls. A refreshed powder room and shiplap accent wall in the living room add thoughtful finishing touches. The entire main floor, stairwell and second-floor hallway were professionally painted in September 2026 in a timeless palette. Upstairs, the spacious primary bedroom has a walk-in closet with a custom Closets by Design organization system and a private ensuite with a walk-in shower and professionally installed glass. Two additional bedrooms each feature professionally installed ClosetMaid organizers, while the bathroom has been refreshed with new lighting and a fan. Outside, the landscaped backyard and recently extended deck (2026) create a great space to enjoy the warmer months. The widened concrete driveway accommodates two cars side-by-side, and the garage includes built-in shelving and updated stairs and railing. The unfinished basement offers plenty of potential for future living space, storage or a recreation area. The sellers have invested over $35K in improvements to the home, with some updates including the custom maple kitchen island top, new Grohe undermount sink and Moen faucet, a new Maytag dishwasher and LG washer in 2026, a custom Closets by Design walk-in closet, updated lighting throughout, an extended deck in 2026, owned Culligan water softener, high-efficiency furnace and air conditioning. Set in the welcoming community of Ayr, this home is close to parks, trails, local shops, restaurants and everyday amenities, with easy access to Cambridge, Kitchener-Waterloo and surrounding communities. Ayr has the charm of a small community with convenient connections to the cities nearby. (id:2493)