A grand screened front porch welcomes you to this beautifully renovated 5-bed, 2-bath Colonial, retaining the original charm & grandeur of days gone by with high ceilings & hardwood floors throughout, yet updated for today's lifestyle. Open the oversized double French doors into the LR w/restored wood-burning FP surround & built-in cabinetry. Pocket French doors lead to the sunny DR. Enter the galley butler pantry with built-in glass front cabinets through a swing door. Eat-in kitchen features all SS appliances with GE electric induction range, Bosch DW & LG frig. Enjoy an outstanding view of the patio, native gardens, & rear yard. 2nd floor offers 4 BRs with a full bath featuring a large glass-enclosed shower with LeFroy Brooks fixtures & heated tile floor. Private 3rd flr Primary BR suite also boasts LeFroy Brooks fixtures, restored footed tub, and an adjacent laundry room. Unfinished attic space readily provides expansion space. Basement features high ceilings, second laundry area, storage, extra-wide Bilco doors & pool table. Your backyard oasis includes a large patio & charming deer proof garden enclosure that allows for raising your favorite plants, secure from animal guests. Outdoor generator hookup & EV charger complete the modern upgrades. All this is ideally located less than 1 mile from NYC trains, buses, a short block from Franklin Elementary, 2 blocks from Roosevelt Middle School, shopping, restaurants, and parks. Come see what makes this home stand out!