Welcome home to this beautifully, maintained and updated 3 bedroom 1.5 bath cape style home in the Horace Mann School area.   Move in condition - all you need to do is unpack and enjoy!  Very easy walk to the playground and downtown shopping  and restaurants.   This neighborhood is known for the quiet, tree lined streets and easy access to both Wakefield and Melrose centers.  The home balances tasteful modern decor with classic period details including a gracious dining room with built-in hutch, eat-in kitchen with maple cabinets, stainless appliances and granite countertops and LOTS of gleaming hardwood.  The first floor also features a light filled, fireplaced living room and a sunny first floor office/sitting area.  All bedrooms feature generously sized closets. The 1st floor bedroom includes a custom bookcase & storage unit.   Both baths have been renovated and are south facing for lots of natural light.  Level, fenced backyard with perennials and garage! Showings start Wed., 9/06!