Set in the Horace Mann neighborhood, this beautiful home features 3 bedrooms and 2 baths with a gracious layout and timeless character. The first floor offers hardwood floors, recessed lighting in the dining and living areas, convenient first-floor laundry, a flexible bonus room, and a partially finished basement with first-floor access to a hideaway game room, plus new central air and a new heating furnace. The outdoor space is ideal for entertaining, with an above-ground pool, landscaped sitting area, firepit patio, and a spacious deck with ample seating. Upstairs, you'll find great ceiling height, natural woodwork, hardwood floors, and a primary suite with Juliet balcony overlooking the yard. Enjoy convenient access to commuter rail service, the Middlesex Fells Reservation, Pine Banks Park, and downtown Melrose