Nestled in the heart of the desirable Horace Mann neighborhood, this beautifully updated home is just moments from Melrose Highlands Station, local shops, & restaurants. Move-in ready, it features a stunning traditional kitchen, a spacious 1st flr Family RM, a formal Dining & Living RM, a stylish 3/4 bath, & a convenient 1st flr laundry. A private entrance leads to a flexible Home Office—perfect for today’s lifestyle—& everything centers around an impressive grand foyer. The 2nd flr offers 3 generously sized BRs & a beautifully updated full bath. Need more space? The finished 3rd flr provides a private retreat, ideal as a primary suite. Unique design touches throughout the home reflect the seller’s creative eye, adding charm & character at every turn. Outside, enjoy a private fenced yard w 2 patios, front-yard irrigation, a two-car garage, & an additional storage shed. The unfinished LL offers exciting potential for expansion. All this within walking distance to the elementary school.