Welcome to 5 Larner Drive, a beautifully updated 4+1 bedroom home in the heart of Pickering Village-one of Ajax's most family-friendly and established communities. Surrounded by parks, top-rated schools, and scenic trails, this home offers an unbeatable blend of location and lifestyle. Inside, you're welcomed by elegant hardwood flooring and crown moulding in the living room, and the dining room is anchored by a large bay window that fills the space with natural light. The kitchen is warm and functional, featuring maple cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and new windows (2024), with a walkout to your private backyard oasis. A main floor powder room and laundry add everyday convenience. Upstairs, you'll find four spacious bedrooms with updated laminate floors and more upgraded windows. The generous primary retreat includes a walk-in closet and renovated 4-piece ensuite. A fully updated main bath (2024) serves the additional bedrooms. The finished basement offers a spacious rec room, pot lights, a fifth bedroom, and plenty of versatility-ideal for guests, a home office, gym, or play space. But it's the backyard that truly sets this home apart. Professionally designed for privacy and relaxation, it features a custom-built covered gazebo, hot tub, BBQ zone with natural gas hookup, and manicured green space-an entertainer's dream and a rare find in this price range. All major updates have been taken care of, including a new roof, high-efficiency furnace and AC, blown-in attic insulation , and a finished basement. Located on a quiet street with an inviting front porch, double-car garage, and beautifully landscaped yard-this is the one you've been waiting for. Backyard Gazebo and landscaping (2025), Laminate floors (2020), Windows (2018 & 2024), High Efficiency Furnace & AC (2015), Roof (2015), Blown-in Insulation (2015), Upstairs Bath Renovation (2024).