Stately Colonial Revival shingle style home, circa 1880, in a superb commuter location where Belmont meets Cambridge and Watertown. This home has special period detail and original woodwork awaiting new ideas and a fresh vision. Stunning front porch, amazing ceiling height, inlaid hardwood floors, pocket doors and stained glass. The large windows allow for abundant natural light. The first floor offers a formal living and dining room along with a large eat-in kitchen, half bath and sun room. A large master bedroom along with the main bath, two additional bedrooms and an office make up the second floor. The third floor is bonus space with two extra rooms that could act as bedrooms, home office space or playroom. Location is ideal for access to Cambridge and Boston, 1.5 miles to Fresh Pond, 1.5 miles to the upcoming Arsenal Yards development, 2.5 miles to Harvard Sq., 7.5 miles to downtown Boston. Walk to local shops and restaurants. Grove St. playground around the corner.