144 RIPPLEWOOD Crescent Set on a picturesque, tree-lined street in the sought-after Forest Hill neighborhood of Kitchener, this bright and spacious home offers a rare combination of features. This beautifully updated, oversized bungalow boasts over 1, 500 square feet on the main floor and sits on a stunning mature lot. The gorgeous kitchen, renovated in 2018, is highlighted by sleek cabinetry with soft-close drawers, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, a tiled backsplash, a stylish range hood for the gas stove, and modern pot lighting. A standout feature for a bungalow of this vintage is the primary suite, which includes a luxurious three-piece ensuite and a walk-in closet. Quality continues throughout the home, as the main four-piece bathroom upstairs and the three-piece bathroom downstairs both feature quartz counters, extensive subway tile, and upgraded fixtures.The inviting tiled foyer opens into an L-shaped living and dining area featuring gleaming new hardwood floors. Natural light and views abound through a large bay window at the front and oversized sliding patio doors at the back. The remainder of the main level consists of two additional bedrooms with original hardwood floors. The finished basement offers an amazing recreation room perfect for entertaining, anchored by a floor-to-ceiling gas fireplace insert. This level also includes a second luxury three-piece bathroom and a versatile fourth bedroom or office. Other extensive updates providing peace of mind include paintable James Hardie siding and all-new windows (2021), furnace, AC, and humidifier (2021), deck and four-person Hydropool hot tub (approx. 2022), roof shingles (2014), and a custom shed/greenhouse (2025). (id:203)