Situated on a uniquely private quarter-acre lot, this charming 4-bedroom, 1.5-bath Cape offers over 1,650 square feet of bright, open living space. Step into the wam, inviting living room with real wood-burning stove. The updated kitchen features a modern breakfast bar, ideal for casual meals and entertaining. Natural light flows in enhancing the hardwood floors that run throughout the home. You will find two bedrooms on the main living level and a master with skylit nursery or fourth bedroom upstairs, perfect for growing families! Enjoy outdoor gatherings on the composite deck in your own secluded, fenced-in yard. Located within walking distance of downtown Melrose, this home is nearby to Pine Banks Park, Lebanon Street Playground, Hoover Elementary, and just a 5-minute drive from Melrose Wakefield Hospital. Outdoor enthusiasts will love the nearby Ell Pond and Middlesex Fells Reservation. Don't miss this opportunity to make it your own and enjoy all that Melrose has to offer!