Delightful center-hall Colonial set off of desirable Elmgrove Avenue! Recently upgraded and beautifully appointed, this home is East Side living at its very best. Enter into the sunny center hall and be wowed by the elegant staircase and graceful original arched doorways. At right, is a gracious front-to-back living room with a lovely fireplace framed by a wood mantle, custom bookcases and an attached sunroom with original fenestration. Across the hall is a well-appointed dining room with original built-ins and a convenient pass through to the chef's kitchen. With stone countertops, stainless appliances, and floor to ceiling cabinetry. This level is rounded out by a large powder room with ample storage. Upstairs is a beautifully proportioned primary bedroom with gleaming hardwood floors, oversized windows, and an attached full tile bathroom. Two more bright bedrooms and a cozy reading nook with morning light complete this level of the home. The home's third level contains another spacious bedroom or office with built-ins, a half bath, and ample storage. Outside is a private fenced-in yard with an expansive deck -- the perfect spot for alfresco dining, and a two-car garage. Graciously set on a leafy quiet street only minutes to Hope Village and Wayland square, this home is ideally located to take advantage of the shops, restaurants, and institutions of the East side, while also offering easy highway access to Boston and beyond. Be home in time for the holiday season.