3 bdrm Colonial nestled in the sought-after Horace Mann neighborhood 1 block from the playground & park! Pride of ownership is evident here, beautifully kept & lovingly owned by the same family for over 40 yrs! Love the period details...HW flrs, crown moldings, paneled doors & original dr knobs! The warm & inviting LR offers a fireplace & an archway opening to the light-filled DR & the kitchen is spacious & has an adjacent 3/4 BA. The big bonus here is the large addition wt sliding drs leading to the nice rear yard...this room offers the much desired extra space for a family rm & entertaining! The 2nd level holds 2 good-sized bdrms wt closets & a smaller 3rd bdrm, a full BA & walk-up attic (possible future expansion?). There's even more flex space in the LL...playrm, media rm, in-home office? Outside boasts a level yard,1 car garage & fun neighborhood! The bus stop to the Orange line & Melrose Sq. is 1 block away & Whole Foods, MBTA Purple Line & Franklin Sq. restaurants are close too!