Classic Colonial charm meets everyday practicality in this 4 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom Melrose home with generous living space, a serene yard, an attached garage plus off-street parking for five cars. The updated chef's kitchen features a premium BlueStar brand gas range with a professional-grade exterior venting hood, elegant granite countertops with a matching full-height backsplash, and a center island. The formal dining room features classic china cabinets and leads to a front-facing living room centered around a cozy wood burning fireplace. Toward the rear, a convenient mudroom connects to a full bath and an expansive family room with a second fireplace. Upstairs, you will find four sizable bedrooms, including a primary suite with a dedicated attached bath. Central air throughout, plus radiant heated floors in both of the second floor bathrooms. The finished third floor offers additional bonus space for potential arts and crafts or yoga studio illuminated by skylights and convenient storage, creating a flexible layout for hobbies or a home office. The partially finished lower level includes a recreation room with a third fireplace, built-in shelving, heat, and AC. A spacious unfinished laundry room with a utility sink leads directly to a separate, finished, unheated home gym. Outside, the fully fenced backyard with a stone patio, storage shed, and established flower beds offers a private setting for outdoor enjoyment and entertaining, while an irrigation system serves both the front and back yards. Located within close proximity to the Cedar Park Commuter Rail Station plus a bus stop to Oak Grove, Melrose public schools, grocery stores, local restaurants, and neighborhood parks. Open House Sunday Nov 15th 12:00-1:30PM