Rare opportunity to acquire a smartly updated & impeccably maintained traditional home on a corner lot in prime N of Melrose area. The home sits on a sunny, slightly elevated lot, affording deeper perspective street and landscaped views. The gated & hedged property has a video gate intercom, large private front yard & hardscape rear yard that doubles as add' parking, party patio or extended living. ,The 3-bedroom, 2-bath residence is loaded w/character. The living room features a barreled ceiling & wonderful Batchelder fireplace, The dining room has raised ceilings with curving angles towards the top. The kitchen has been redone w/dovetail jointed cabinetry & high end stainless appliances. Romantic front porch overlooks the large front yard w/punctuated foliage. Hand finished oak flooring. Solid wood doors, doubled paned windows, central HVAC, LED lighting, multi-zone speaker system & water softener. There is a semi-finished garage w/cabinets, refrig space & EV charging station.