A picturesque setting envelopes this hilltop home! Gaze out over the neighborhood duck pond from your front door or look up to see the Midtown skyline. This lovingly restored 1944 cottage has been expanded to meet your modern needs. Walk into an entrance foyer complete with a coat closet. Living room centers around a gas fireplace and has been thoughtfully connected with the dining room, sun room and kitchen. The kitchen has granite countertops, SS appliances, white cabinetry and an open view to the dining room and sun room. Sunroom boasts 4 large transom windows that bring ample natural light. The three original secondary bedrooms with two bathrooms are all located on the main floor. In 2008, a large addition was done creating a private owner’s retreat on the second floor, BUILT IN OFFICE nook, mudroom, and oversized attached 2 car garage w/ plenty of storage space and built in cabinets (access from the side street Loring). Owner’s suite has a walk in closet, bathroom with double vanity and separate whirlpool tub and shower. The unfinished basement has incredible storage and could be a great place for a home gym. Walk out backyard has two patio areas for both dining and a firepit. Spacious side deck is the perfect spot for entertaining and grilling. Meticulously maintained yard w/ professional landscaping. Enjoy special features like all newer double paned windows and irrigation system with separate meter. Loring Heights neighborhood is a treasure nestled in the city with the neighborhood duckpond, dock, playground with close proximity to highways and main thoroughfares. Also, large dog park down the street will be undergoing a massive renovation in the near future. Don’t miss this opportunity in popular E. Rivers elementary.