Beautifully updated home on sought-after Rugby Avenue! Enjoy scenic outdoor spaces with all the conveniences of city living. Set on a private, wooded half-acre lot, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath home combines classic character with comfortable living spaces. The cozy living room offers a woodburning fireplace and hardwood floors as you enter the home. Through French doors, enter the bright dining room and the custom painted kitchen with butcher block counters, new appliances including the gas range, and glass front cabinets and access to the cozy deck for dining al fresco. Two bedrooms including a large primary bedroom and a full bath complete the main level. The basement has been fully gutted & renovated in the last 2 years to include extra living space with an additional bedroom, workout space, laundry room, and full bathroom. The spacious family room includes built-in shelving and a built-in bar with storage and beverage cooler with walk-out access to the gravel patio. Outside you'll find a lush backyard with a charming creek that has been fully piped, thoughtful landscaping, and plenty of space for relaxing, entertaining, pets, and play. Zoned R-C. Convenient to all things Downtown Charlottesville and UVA!