Storybook cottage in historic Forest Hill Neighborhood, just blocks from the park & the James River park system! Enter the front stoop from the paved off-street parking, where you’re greeted by a path surrounded by extensive beds of vibrant native flowers*. The entry & living room includes a fireplace, oak hardwood floors, french doors & is adjacent the sunroom, screened porch & updated kitchen (2013). The first floor also includes a formal dining room & a primary bedroom suite with a quality renovated (2021) ensuite bathroom. Ascend the hardwood staircase to the second floor with two sizable bedrooms, rear facing walk out balcony & a full hall bathroom. The home is complete with a full basement for dry storage with walkout access. Other recent improvements include tankless gas hot water (2019), thermal replacement windows (2011), upgraded blown insulation (2012), freshly painted exterior (2024), flip clean gutters (2012) & an extensive hardscape patio with fire-pit & pergola (2020) from which to enjoy the privacy of this urban farmstead, backing up to the wooded Reedy Creek. Schedule a private showing before this fantastic cottage is gone! Also, notice we are featuring some adorable pups who are also searching for a forever home and are available for adoption through Friends of Petersburg Animal Care. Get in touch to learn more about any of these fantastic canine companions! *Plants & flowers include Joe Pye Weed, Mountain Mint, Golden rod, Cone flower, Black eyed susan, Blue eyed grass, Winterberry Holly, Sea Oats, Hyssop, Sedum & multiple varieties Buttonbush