Location Location Location! Welcome to 8 Hickory Street in the heart of Collingwood - a beautifully renovated & expanded 5-bed, 3.5-bath home offering exceptional versatility, upgraded finishes, & an unbeatable location just steps to the trail system & Georgian Bay. Easily walk to downtown shops, restaurants, & waterfront amenities, with the ski hills only a short 9-minute drive away. Offering an oversized premium, beautifully landscaped lot, this home was thoughtfully redesigned & fully gutted in 2012 with new electrical, plumbing, mechanical systems, roof, furnaces, A/C units, & more. A stunning addition completed in 2021 further enhanced the living space with quality craftsmanship & modern comfort throughout. The home features engineered hardwood flooring on the main level, tile entry, vinyl plank & ceramic tile in the lower level, custom hardwood baseboards designed for durability during floor washing, & custom millwork throughout. The spacious layout is ideal for full-time living, entertaining, or investment potential, with a current Airbnb license in place until June 22, 2026. Enjoy two cozy gas fireplaces, built-in sound system through the main floor & family room/office, central vacuum system replaced in 2026, alarm system, generator, irrigation system, & direct gas BBQ hookup. The luxurious primary ensuite offers heated floors, a Toto toilet, & a spa-inspired steam shower. Heated flooring also extends to the front hall bath area for added comfort. Additional upgrades include triple-glazed windows (2021), wood siding & partial roof replacement (2021), two furnaces, two A/C units, two air exchangers, two sump pumps, owned hot water tank replaced in 2024, dishwasher replaced in 2024, concrete driveway, shed, garburator, eavestrough gutter guards, and a front yard shut-off valve installation completed in 2015. A rare opportunity to own a meticulously maintained & extensively upgraded home in one of Collingwood's most desirable location! (id:2493)