Offer Deadline - Tuesday, September 24th at 3pm! -------- Tucked away on a serene and peaceful tree-lined side-street you will find a charming, detached brick side-hall Colonial ideally situated just blocks from Metro, shops and restaurants. A picture-perfect front porch beckons owners and visitors to enjoy the idyllic vista and mature landscaping with a cup of coffee or tea on crisp mornings or to curl up with a book on cool evenings. ----- The main level offers a gracious floor plan that is warm, welcoming, and flooded with natural light from the due south exposure. The living room is anchored by a wood burning fireplace and is connected to the formal dining room, allowing an easy flow for entertaining. Gleaming oak hardwood floors can be found throughout the living areas. The galley kitchen is functional and cheery, with heart pine floors, crisp white cabinets and stainless appliances. Off the kitchen is access to the large grassy backyard. ----- Upstairs, three gracious bedrooms, each with two exposures, have beautiful oak floors. The ceramic tile full hall bathroom has views overlooking the rear garden. The lower level is fully renovated, with a thoughtfully designed flexible floor plan and outdoor access. The room at the base of the stairs can be used as an office, den or play room. The spacious fourth bedroom or a recreation room has a built-in bench, a spacious walk-in closet and a charming “Harry Potter room” play space under the stairs. The renovated bathroom has over-sized subway tile, penny round tile floor and a frameless glass shower. The laundry room has built-in shelving and doubles as a storage room. ----- The very deep rear yard is fully fenced, level and offers the possibility of an expansion of the house. Mature plantings, a enchanting cherry tree and privacy plantings make this an ideal oasis from the hustle and bustle of city living. There is a one-car garage with alley access. ----- Beauty is not just skin deep with this home. The current owner has updated many important systems in the home within the last few years, including CertainTeed's Landmark Solaris roof, a high efficiency heat pump heating and cooling system, a 200-amp electric panel, extensive re-wiring, insulated attic, new appliances, refinished wood floors and fresh paint. Owner-Agent.