Situated on a verdant .55 acre lot (23,910 sq. ft.), this home allows access to the amenities of Newton, while making you feel like you are in the woods. The entryway greenhouse with its fountain and the picture windows in the spacious living room invite nature in. The house has central A/C, a Weil-McClain furnace, solar-assisted hot water, and a wood-burning fireplace insert. Countryside Elementary School is around the corner, while Brown Middle School and Newton South are an easy walk. Access is fast and easy to I-95, Route 9 and the MassPike. You'll love the rustic fire pit and a raised 300 sq. ft. garden. Within a mile are the Village of Newton Highlands with restaurants and cafes, major stores on Needham Avenue, the Upper Falls Greenway, and the Newton Highland T stop. The lower level of the home includes a basement workshop and storage area, an office space/hobby room, a 2-car garage and a den with a large stone fireplace. The 192 sq. ft. screened in porch is perfect.