296 Porter St, Melrose, MA 02176

Quintessential 8 room Cape nestled in upper eastside neighborhood! Fall in love wt. this well-built home that inside acts more like a Colonial wt. its central hallway & all the bdrms on the 2nd floor! Period details abound & include 2 fps, HW floors, 8 over 8 windows, glass doorknobs, built-ins, wainscoting, window shutters & solid wood doors! The sun-lit foyer greets you wt. inviting archways leading to both the front-to-back LR and formal DR. A French door in LR leads to a cozy den, offering great space for the toys & TV. Step down from the den into the bonus in-home office wt. a skylight! Master BR has a walk-in closet, maybe a possible spot for a future master bath?? LL sports another FP, good light & ceiling height also presenting great potential! The yard is partially fenced with a patio... a quiet respite for grilling, gardens, pets and play! This home is steps to Bellevue CC golf, pool & tennis & the bus stop! Add some modern updates & build equity in this top location!