Picture-perfect Colonial in highly desirable Melrose! Set on a cul-de-sac, this lovingly maintained & updated home features 3 bedroom / 1.5 bath with an incredible yard & patio w/ pergola. The sunny living room w/ fireplace flows seamlessly into the sitting room (or dining). The open plan kitchen w/ optional dining or family room space is an entertainer's dream. The modern kitchen w/ granite counters & s/s appliances, breakfast bar. Off the kitchen, you'll find a convenient half bath and a slider that leads to a massive deck, patio w/ pergola & a fenced yard - just in time for fall enjoyment. The 2nd floor features three bedrooms as well as a full bath w/ tub. The lower level room has been updated for use as a playspace, gym, or bonus fam room. Plus, you’ll find an adjoining laundry room, down the hall a sep storage/workshop area . Short distance to downtown Melrose's great restaurants, shops, commuter rail stops, Oak Grove (Orange Line) T, Rt 93, Fells & Gooch or Conant Playground.