*Highest and best offers due by Wed 4/1 at 5 PM* Welcome to 71 Hatch St, a beautifully well-maintained 3-bedroom Cape located in a quiet neighborhood just minutes from Central Connecticut State University! This inviting home features hardwood floors throughout and a bright kitchen with stainless steel appliances. Major improvements provide peace of mind, including siding, roof, & furnace all less than 10 years old, along with a conversion to efficient natural gas heat & a newer water heater. The flexible layout includes a convenient main-level bedroom, ideal for guests or a home office! The first-floor half bathroom was fully remodeled in 2025 with all-new plumbing, fixtures, & fresh finishes. Enjoy relaxing summer evenings in the spacious three-season porch or entertaining on the multi-level decks overlooking the backyard. The partially finished walk-out basement adds approximately 400 sq ft of additional living space & was recently renovated in 2024. Basement upgrades include a professional in-ground sump pump, trench system, & newly replaced drain line to the street! The unfinished portion of the basement offers excellent storage space with high ceilings, providing plenty of room for storage, a workshop, or future possibilities. Solar panels included to greatly offset energy costs! Set in a quiet, comfortable neighborhood yet conveniently close to major routes including I-84, Rt. 9, and Rt. 72, the location of this home is ideal. Make it yours today, this one won't last!