$495,000

CLASSIC BRIGHTON CHARM WITH GRAND SPACES FOR ENTERTAINING! Welcome to 453 Claybourne, set on an idyllic street lined w/ mature trees, sidewalks & lampposts in the sought-after Struckmar neighborhood, steps from Twelve Corners. Enjoy walkable access to Brighton schools, Cobbs Hill Park, and the shops & restaurants of Monroe Ave. Only a short 5-min commute to Whole Foods, Midtown Athletic Club & Wegmans. This quintessential 1920s storybook Colonial offers 3,200+ sqft (see floor plans), 5BR, 3 full & 2 half BA. GLEAMING newly refinished hardwoods showcase the home’s original character. You’ll find gems around every corner incl arched doorways, pocket doors & custom molding. The spacious formal LR has a wood-burning fireplace & opens to home office cloaked in rich wood paneling, a built-in desk & dentil crown with cove lighting. Host holidays in the elegant formal dining room. The floor-to-ceiling picture window will be your favorite backdrop, bringing the outside in during every season. French doors lead into the large sun-drenched family room boasting a beamed ceiling, natural stone slate floor, ledge stone WB fireplace & a mid-century modern built-in bar/storage. An expansive wall of glass doors leads to secluded back patio, creating a seamless transition for indoor-outdoor entertaining. The bright white eat-in kitchen feat abundant cabinetry & breakfast nook that connects to back staircase. A vibrant pink powder room completes the 1st floor. Upstairs, 4 generously sized BR have refinished hardwoods, neutral paint & abundant closet space. Two full baths round out the 2nd level. A fin attic space w/ brand new carpeting is the perfect quiet tucked-away retreat for guests or a teen suite w/ 5th BR & full BA. Two storage rooms & cedar closet provide extra space for seasonal items. Full basement w/ laundry & half BA. Outside, enjoy a private, level, partially fenced backyard w/ room to garden or play. For curb appeal you’ll appreciate the rare side-load 2-car attached garage, new driveway ('21), tear-off roof ('17) & completely re-built front chimney ('23). Enjoy AC in several rooms during hot summer months. Offers to be reviewed Fri, 11/20 after 11a