Classic East Rock colonial with many original architectural details, huge open porches, and incredible location -- ready for the updates and vision of its next steward. Period details include built-in bookshelves and storage throughout the home, diamond-pane windows, two fireplaces with elegant mantles, a gracious foyer and main staircase with wainscoting and architectural ornament, and hardwood floors throughout main living areas. Along with the four bedrooms (one with a fireplace) on the 2nd floor, the home has a finished 3rd level with two large rooms and full bath, allowing for a versatile guest suite or large home office and spare bedroom/rec-room/hobby-room. The basement has a comfortable ceiling height, lending itself to a workshop area or extra storage. The home has newer mechanicals, including boiler, hot water tank, and basement-level oil storage tank. The home will need updating and attention inside and out and has been priced accordingly. Home is being offered "as-is". The buyer of this home should be prepared to invest the time and dollars required to bring this example of classic East Rock architecture back to its full potential.See attached floorplans and the true 3D virtual tour to best understand layout and flow. The home is walking distance to East Rock Park, East Rock amenities and restaurants, Yale Shuttle, and is just minutes to Yale and downtown New Haven.