Charm abounds in this classic brick Colonial on sought-after Lincoln Street! This house is steps from Downtown New Haven, Yale, gourmet markets, restaurants & the New Haven Lawn Club. At over 3200 sq ft with 5 bedrooms & 4.5 bathrooms, this slate roofed house is a hidden oasis in a central location. An entryway ushers you into a center hall with a wood staircase. A sun-drenched living room has a bowed window, a brick fireplace, crown molding & built-in bookshelves. Folding French doors lead into the formal dining room with rich accents - an elegant chandelier, wood paneling & a fireplace. The chef designed kitchen features S/S appliances, including paneled Sub-Zero refrigerator, gas range, granite counters & high end finishes. A sun porch with built ins & walls of windows; a 1/2 bath completes the 1st floor. Upstairs, the 2nd floor offers a primary suite with a bowed window with built in bench, 2 large closets & a remodeled full bath. There are 2 additional bedrooms & a second updated full bath with laundry. The 3rd floor has 2 bedrooms & a full bath with a claw foot tub. The basement has a finished bonus room with full bath - perfect for a gym or playroom as well as an unfinished space for storage. New gas boiler, split units for AC & newer windows throughout. Sited on a .21 acre lot - a gardeners dream with fig trees & planted asparagus. Brick walkways, gazebo & newer driveway with 2 car garage & e-car level 2 charging. An opportunity to own one of New Haven's finest homes