8696 Gilmour Lane When early retirement takes an unexpected turn, let the seller's loss be your gain! Take advantage of the hard work, heart, and soul put into this little house on a quaint neighbor friendly dead-end street. Surround yourself with new and multi-generational homes owned by veterans, teachers, retirees, and tradesmen. Improvements done on the property include upgrading from high maintenance wood siding to low maintenance vinyl. Improved access from backside of the house by changing locked in back patio into an expanded composite deck. Enlarged downspouts with buried extenders complete with French drains to manage roof run off. Gutters covered with C&L Ward Gutter Guard. Thank the 2026 spring storms for a new roof with a 50-year workmanship and shingle warranty that does not start to depreciate until 2046! Let your puppy or small dog roam free in the back yard surrounded by aluminum fencing with puppy guards. Enjoy the backyard shade from mature oaks and north facing direction. Enjoy the privacy of the backyard and the openness of a field without worry of neighbors being too close while enjoying watching storms roll in from the west and visible sunrises and sunsets from the back deck. Enjoy the pollinator's paradise that is the springtime front yard with countless perennials, dwarf fruit trees, and other flowering trees. Inside you will enjoy the modern open concept design, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops throughout, and the upgraded premium vinyl plank flooring that is pet friendly and meant for high foot traffic without barriers between rooms. The vinyl flooring comes with a lifetime manufacturer's warranty. Have peace of mind with state-of-the-art Vivint security system. Main floor laundry in the mud room makes single floor living a breeze. On the ground floor is the ensuite and secondary bedroom with a full second bathroom. In the basement, there is a finished recreational room, a bedroom with a walk-in closet, and full bathroom in case visitors need to stay over or your older kids need more privacy. Home is energy efficient operated with 100% electricity, consolidating energy use and costs with monthly utility bills under $275.00.