**Highest and best offers due Tuesday (10/13) at 5pm** Welcome to 72 Baker Avenue, a truly special 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath Colonial offering nearly 1,500 sq. ft. of character-filled living space on a level lot in desirable historic Fort Griswold! The location is truly hard to beat-set back in a quiet neighborhood, just steps from the Electric Boat facility & local parks, and only minutes from the Sub Base, U.S. Coast Guard Academy, New London, Mystic, & major highways! Loaded with charm & thoughtful updates throughout, this home starts with a classic farmer's porch offering Thames River views. Inside, spacious living & dining rooms feature beautiful hardwood floors and impressive 9-foot-plus ceilings. The remodeled eat-in kitchen offers granite countertops and sliders leading to an expansive rear deck overlooking the newly vinyl-fenced backyard-an incredible setup for entertaining, pets, play, or simply relaxing outdoors! Upstairs, all three bedrooms offer hardwood flooring, while recent improvements include updated kitchen & bathroom flooring and stylish metal stair balusters. A full basement with hatchway for storage, spacious storage shed, and public water & sewer add everyday function. Historic charm, thoughtful improvements, incredible outdoor space & exceptional convenience come together in one amazing Groton home. Make it yours today, this one won't last!