Expanded Cape Cod style home with room to grow! This well kept home on over a half acre of property in a great location offers both privacy and convenience. The generously sized kitchen features newly updated appliances, recessed lighting, an abundance of cabinets and spacious granite countertops including a kitchen island, providing a functional and open work area. The kitchen opens to the formal dining room, featuring sliding doors to an oversized deck, overlooking the lush and very private backyard with beautiful views of the mature trees and gardens. Gather in the large living room with a lovely bay window bringing in plenty of natural sunlight, brick covered wood burning fireplace, floor to ceiling built-in cabinetry offering storage and display space for books, decorative items and cherished mementos. With 2 bedrooms and 1.5 baths, this home offers many future possibilities: an unfinished 2nd floor and a full walkout lower level, with a finished recreation room featuring an additional fireplace. Also in the lower level: mudroom entry, laundry room, workshop and access to the 1 car garage. Wood floors run throughout the main level, tile in the lower level. An additional garden shed provides storage for tools and outdoor equipment. As a bonus, a new energy-saving AC system installed in 2023. This property is conveniently located near many major highways and close to the NYC bus for easy commuting. Low taxes!