Mill Creek is half a block away, and most mornings you'll hear it before you see it. Whyte Ave is a short walk. The U of A is minutes from your door. Colombian Coffee and Made by Marcus are close enough to be a problem for your wallet but a gift for your mornings and evenings. That's the kind of neighbourhood Strathcona is, one you actually live in, not just sleep in. The main floor feels bigger than the square footage suggests. High ceilings, restored original hardwood in a deep rich tone, ceramic tile at the entry, and a bathroom with a bubble tub. Two good-sized bedrooms round it out. Downstairs has its own kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, and a rec room with real square footage. Whether that becomes income or just extra space you didn't know you needed, it works either way. Out front there's a covered porch and picket fence. Out back, a deck, single garage, and gated storage for whatever you've accumulated. Homes this close to everything don't wait around. Neither should you.