A Rare Private Retreat in the Heart of Summerside Imagine the privacy and relaxed cottage feel of the countryside, right in the heart of Summerside. A private drive winds through the property, creating a beautiful sense of arrival. Set well back from the road on 1.95 acres and surrounded by mature trees, 450 South Drive offers a rare feeling of escape while keeping shopping, restaurants, schools and recreation nearby. This beautifully maintained 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom Colonial Cape Cod offers warmth, character and generous living space. Inside you’ll find hardwood floors, granite countertops, an updated kitchen with beautiful cabinetry and new subway tile, formal dining room with access to the back deck, comfortable living room and spacious great room. The main level also includes a generous entry connecting to the attached double garage, plus a convenient half bath and laundry area. Above the garage, a cozy loft offers flexible space for a home office, studio, hobby room or reading retreat. Even more value is being added, with substantial upgrades expected to be completed by the end of October. These include a new 45,000 BTU four-zone heat pump system with an 18,000 BTU head on the main floor and three 9,000 BTU heads serving the bedrooms, a new 200-amp electrical service and a new 50-gallon electric water heater. Outside, the private backyard feels like a cottage getaway, complete with a large deck and 18' x 33' above-ground pool. Recent pool upgrades include a new liner, heater and dedicated electrical panel. Other improvements over the years include roof shingles, fiberglass oil tank, fascia, eavestroughing, kitchen cabinetry and more. There may also be an opportunity for a turnkey purchase. Nearly two acres, remarkable privacy and significant new upgrades, all in the heart of Summerside. Come down the driveway and discover what has been hiding in the city.