Welcome home! This charming brick Cape Cod in Melrose Heights has been beautifully renovated within the last five years. Gorgeous hardwood floors flow through the living room and the front two bedrooms, while durable laminate flooring extends throughout the rest of the home.The living room features a gas fireplace and large windows overlooking the front garden, as well as access to the screened porch on the side of the house. The primary suite has been completely updated to create a private retreat, featuring a beautifully tiled shower, elegant vanity, and private water closet.The galley kitchen offers granite countertops, along with a recently installed dishwasher and refrigerator. The dining area is open to the kitchen and includes its own gas fireplace, plus double doors leading to a cozy, private patio.Two additional bedrooms with hardwood floors and an updated bathroom are located on the main floor. The fourth bedroom is upstairs and includes built-in drawers for convenient storage. The laundry area includes both a washer and dryer, with the dryer being only a few months old. A tankless water heater ensures an endless supply of hot water for showers and baths.Step outside to enjoy the elevated patio surrounded by mature blooming camellias.Located in the highly desirable AC Flora, Crayton, and Brennan schools, this home is just a 20-minute walk to USC, minutes from the Forest Drive corridor and the exciting new Richland Mall redevelopment. Downtown Columbia and Fort Jackson are both only a 15-minute drive away.What are you waiting for? Come fall in love with this beautiful Melrose Heights home! Disclaimer: CMLS has not reviewed and, therefore, does not endorse vendors who may appear in listings.