Lovely Cape Cod style home nestled in the Hoover School neighborhood oozes charm, sweetness and smart updates.  Note the gleaming hardwood floors, coveted wood-burning fireplace, garage and private backyard.  Kitchen features granite countertops, birch cabinetry, and stainless appliances opens to dining area and enclosed porch with lush yard views; generous living room centered around the wood-burning fireplace has great light.  Two bedrooms and updated full bath round out the first floor.  Second floor holds the oversized master bedroom suite with half bath, walk-in cedar closet and adjoining den or office.  The yard oasis includes a flagstone patio, deck and grassy area, plus an upper terrace ripe for your ideas.  From this hidden gem of a neighborhood, walk to Hoover School, bus and train plus convenient to the Common, Mt Hood recreation and local walking trails as well as Melrose's envied downtown.  Sweet home in a great neighborhood!