Charming Carmel home with Carmel Elementary School just beyond your backyard! This thoughtfully updated residence offers three bedrooms plus a dedicated office, seamlessly blending character and functionality in an exceptional location near the Carmel Arts & Design District. Extensively renovated in late 2023, the home features new flooring, a new HVAC system, water softener, reverse osmosis system, updated lighting, and new kitchen appliances. Japandi-inspired custom woodwork adds warmth and artisan detail throughout, while the open-concept kitchen is designed for both comfortable everyday living and effortless entertaining. Updated baths enhance the home's fresh, move-in-ready appeal. Set on a rare, expansive private backyard for downtown Carmel, there is generous space to entertain, garden, or simply unwind. An outdoor storage shed and charming playhouse provide added convenience and character. With no HOA fees and just steps from the Carmel Clay Public Library and Carmel High School, plus easy walkability to restaurants, boutiques, and all the vibrancy of downtown Carmel, this home offers the ideal balance of privacy and connection.