Enchanting 1890 Cape in the heart of the highly sought-after Historic Nichols sect of town. Situated on nearly 2 private acres, this one-of-a-kind property combines timeless charm w/ modern amenities, all just minutes from top-rated schools, parks, shopping, restaurants, & major highways. Step out through the backyard French doors to a serene bluestone patio, followed by an elevated Trex deck featuring a cedar pergola & a hot tub. The current owner, an avid gardener, has cultivated a true outdoor oasis. The property includes 3 apple trees-2 Honeycrisp & 1 heirloom variety over 100 years old that produces hundreds of pounds of apples annually-as well as a strawberry patch, grapevines, raspberry plants, a cherry tree, two pear trees, & two apricot trees. There is also an enclosed 8-ft high, 24x24-ft deer-proof garden area currently used as a chicken & duck run, along w/ a custom-built all-natural cedar chicken coop featuring a metal roof, residential-quality screened venting windows, & nesting boxes. Inside, the home is warm & inviting. The sunroom offers built-in bookshelves, a cozy seating nook under a large picture window, & a propane-fed Vermont Castings wood stove. The recently updated kit features a Corian counters, an undermount stainless sink, Bosch stainless appls, a dual-fuel range, & a high-end Frigidaire Gallery dual upright freezer & refrigerator system-an upgrade that adds exceptional value. Kohler whole-house generator. Level 2 elec vehicle charging station