This 5+ bedroom home on a landscaped corner lot has an ideal location within the East Side between Hope Village and Blackstone Boulevard. Rich hardwood flooring flows throughout the 1st floor. The formal living room offers a grand fireplace with built-ins and walkout access to a screened-in porch for entertaining or quiet fresh air. An elegant dining room connects to a chef's kitchen with stainless steel appliances, granite, eat-in countertops, and a hooded range. The informal dining space has a charming bay window and a built-in desk with hideaway shelving. Sliding glass doors open to an outdoor oasis with a 2-tiered deck and built-in bench surrounded by lush greenery and soaring trees. Beyond sits a stone patio and an artfully cultivated Japanese-inspired garden. A powder room and access to the attached, two-car garage finish the main level. The 2nd floor has 3 bedrooms, cedar closet, full bath, and a windowed nook for a desk/hobby space. A skylighted suite-style space with a cathedral ceiling and tall built-in shelving has an ensuite bath and is usable as primary bedroom or own apartment accessed by a secondary staircase. The 3rd floor has 3 more possible bedrooms/offices/lounging spaces with a half bath. Local shops and cafes are steps away. Enjoy walks along Blackstone Blvd. or to Lippitt Park farmers markets. Brown University, RISD, the commuter rail, and award-winning restaurants are all within easy reach.