Well-maintained Colonial in popular Academy Hill neighborhood feels like country living but is close to amenities. Open the front door and your eyes immediately lead you through the welcoming foyer and spacious kitchen, straight out to the 12 x12 screened porch with large ceiling fan where you can relax and escape your everyday stress. This well-built home has 3 bedrooms and 2-1/2 baths. The oversized master has an en-suite bath and walk-in closet. The spacious eat-in kitchen features stainless appliances and a window view from the sink of your large private fenced back yard. Also off the kitchen is a separate laundry room with lots of storage cabinets and shelving. From the garage, step into your 20 x16 family room with a cozy wood-burning brick fireplace. The main level also features a formal living room and separate dining room with chair railing for entertaining or everyday use. Enhanced exterior lighting has motion detectors in back and dawn-to-dusk in front. Upgraded electrical receptacle added outside garage for RV or camper. All major systems have been updated: HVAC was replaced in 2014; roof is only 13 years old; new water heater was installed in 2017; top-notch Kinetico water conditioning system was also installed in 2017 and has a K5 reverse osmosis drinking water system which combined with the whole-house system produces 5-filter bottled-water-quality refreshment. The basement, with a lifetime waterproofing warranty, is unfinished but could easily be built out to fit your needs. Seller is downsizing and offering $2,500 toward buyer s closing.