Eastside 3 bdrm Colonial lovingly cared for & cherished by the same family for 50+ years. HW floors, natural light & classic period details abound! Enter this warm home & to the left is the large front-to-back living room w/fireplace & to the right is the dining room offering great space for entertaining...w/both rooms boasting classic archways & crown moldings. The eat-in kitchen is bright & sunny & leads to the 1/2 ba, 3 season porch (which could double as a mudroom) & nice front patio...perfect for coffee & watching the world go by. Upstairs holds a full ba & 3 good-sized bdrms, including a large primary w/walk-in closet. The LL boasts a bonus room featuring a vintage built-in bar, perfect for a playroom, office or mancave! Out back, the big yard is mostly fenced-in offering abundant space for yard games, pets, entertaining & gardens! Streets are a bit wider w/ a bit more space in this neighborhood... a sweet little Melrose enclave for comfortable living & building equity!