A rare find in Melrose...Built in 1980, this beautifully maintained, updated 1 owner 7 rm Colonial sits on a expansive lot offering a unique blend of outdoor living spaces & possibilities! The deck overlooks the expansive yard adorned w/matures shrubs offering nice privacy!! From the deck step down to a large above-ground pool—ideal for summer gatherings & entertaining. The property also boasts 2 driveways (8+ cars), 1 out front providing easy access to the home & a lower one leading to a 936 Sq. ft garage w/12 foot ceilings, complete w/electricity, heat & water & fun outdoor bar!...with it's generous lot size, there's potential to reimagine the space, an accessory dwelling? or other multi family purposes? (buyer do their own due diligence), Great set-up for contractors too looking for storage for their equipment & business. All of this steps to the MBTA bus and 6 miles from Boston! Feel like you are on vacation all summer right at home!