On a very private parcel of more than an acre, this handsome expanded Colonial is encircled by sprawling, tree-fringed lawns splashed with roses and magnolias. Set on a cul-de-sac in the coveted Institute neighborhood, just moments from parks and town, this spacious home boasts an incredibly flexible floor plan and elegant touches: hardwood floors, custom built-ins, banks of windows. Host special occasions with ease, in a living room with a woodburning fireplace and trio of bookcases, twin powder rooms, a formal dining room, and to cater it all: a bright kitchen with all the space you need. The sunlit family room will become the room you'll retreat to again and again, with its high ceilings, wet bar, and glass pocket doors to a sunroom overlooking peony-filled gardens. A 1st floor in-law/guest suite is housed in its own wing; a back staircase climbs to the serene master suite, with a dressing room/2nd bedroom lined with an incredible 5 closets! Another suite joins 2 more bedrooms sharing a full bath - all with good closet space and sunlight.