Live the dream of beautiful downtown Andover. Sunlight streams through this rare gem's tall windows and spreads over the large foyer, double living room with 12 ft. high ceilings, wood fireplace, hardwood floors, solid and well built with lovely period wood details. Four second-floor bedrooms and a fabulous 3rd floor family room. Plenty of great closets and extra storage space both upstairs and in the basement. Delightful accents include claw foot tub with brass piping, and a double kissing staircase. Boiler just four years old and hot water heater new. Two welcoming porches and a fenced backyard with brick patio perfect for outdoor grilling. Moments away from picture-postcard community park, Town Hall & Doherty Middle School.  Magnificent colonial a 3-min walk to new $7.5 youth center, library, shops, a dozen restaurants and Saturday Farmer's Market. Easy access to Routes 495, 125, 114 & 93. Just 35 mins to Boston's North Station by Commuter Rail, 40 min drive to beach and mountains.