A rare opportunity! This distinguished colonial on Payson Road sits proudly on an oversized lot framed by mature trees in one of Belmont's most desirable neighborhoods. This grand home, with hardwood floors throughout, offers over 3,100 sq ft of living space with room to expand, inviting your vision to restore its elegance or reimagine its future. Sunlight fills the spacious rooms of this 5-bedroom, 2.5-bath home, featuring a classic center entrance with a grand staircase; a front-to-back fireplaced living room opening to a screened porch, a dining room with original plate-rail wainscoting and leaded-glass windows flowing into the kitchen & family room, with windows showcasing the tranquil backyard. The 2nd floor offers a large primary bedroom with a fireplace,  3 additional bedrooms, an office, and 2  baths. The 3rd floor offers the 5th bedroom and attic space. A full unfinished basement and 2-car detached garage complete the package. Ideally located in the heart of Cushing Square.