Gem hiding in plain sight! Inconspicuously located in the heart of Highland Square, this 4BR 1.5BA colonial boasts old world character and charm mixed with modern conveniences and updates throughout. Enjoy your coffee and the sunrise in the city secluded on your giant covered front porch, tucked behind a wall of arborvitae. Enter the vestibule and front door into open living & dining room spanning the width of the home w/ built-in shelving, prep your dinner in the spacious galley kitchen w/ cherry cabinets, slate counters and floor, SS appliances, and double-door pantry, stoke the fire in the family room/den, and use the convenient half bath without leaving the 1st floor. The 2nd floor features 4 well-appointed bedrooms and an updated full bath w/ glass enclosed shower, subway wall tile & heated floors. Home also features a finished 3rd floor that makes a great office, playroom, or convenient storage, 2 car detached garage (EV ready), unfinished basement waterproofed w/ lifetime transferable warranty, shower, and tons of storage, concrete drive, rear paver patio with pergola, greenhouse, updated HVAC '20, roof & siding '21, and tankless hot h20. Conveniently located across the street from Edgerton Community Garden, a block from Highland Square shopping, dining, and entertainment, and just a 5-min drive to downtown Akron.