!! CANCELLED 10/07 Open House!! The enchanting screened porch, perched at the tree canopy, will stop you in your tracks! But keep going because there is much more to love about this colonial home in the delightful Melrose Highlands. The pretty front door welcomes you into the expanded living room loaded with windows and a working fireplace. Just off of the living room is an office/playroom boasting windows on three sides. Notice the detailed columns and built-ins in the dining room. Original gumwood detailing throughout the first floor. The NEW kitchen features a SS appliances, a NEW half bath and sliders onto a NEW deck – just beautiful! Two-sided staircase leads up to three bedrooms and TWO NEW full baths. NEW finished office and bedroom complete the third floor. NEW recessed lighting throughout. NEW heat. Fenced yard. Steps to hiking in Middlesex Fells reservation. Close to all major highways and public transportation. Enjoy a nice stroll to Melrose’s farmers market, boutiques.