This meticulously maintained and lovingly updated expanded Cape offers spacious modern living, while preserving all the charming nooks and crannies. Enter the open front porch overlooking the Clyde Park neighborhood. The living room features a wood-burning fireplace with new liner, bright windows with views of the lawn, and beautiful oak floors that continue into the formal dining room. The kitchen has been thoughtfully renovated and features sambuca bamboo floors, Century cherry cabinets, a subway tile backsplash with glass and slate accents, granite counter tops, recessed and under cabinet lighting, Kohler sink, and high-performing appliances including a Bosch dishwasher, GE Profile microwave and gas range. The professional Broan range hood has exterior venting for the serious cook. A sunny breakfast nook is the perfect spot for homework or keeping the cook company. Off the kitchen is a huge family room with views over the backyard and its own heating and cooling system for optimum comfort. The first floor bedroom wing consists of a full tile hall bath and the 4th and 5th bedrooms each with oak floors and a good-sized closet. Upstairs the master bedroom boasts a room-sized walk-in closet and dressing area. A full hall bath and the 2nd and 3rd bedrooms can also be found upstairs as well as a sunny landing that's just the right size for a desk or reading nook. The basement features a great big den with a tile top insulated floating floor, a storage and work area with cabinets and laminate worktop, and plenty of space to spread out with projects, games or toys. The laundry room has a handy folding counter. A storage room and utility room finish off this level. Sensible features include the high efficiency gas heater and Central Air as well as the family room mini-split ? all of which were installed in 2009, and the gas hot water heater, which was replaced in 2015. Simple luxuries include the generous front porch, light filled spaces, and easy access to shopping, schools, parks, public transportation, and all major routes.