Welcome to this charming, updated, historic brick house that’s located in the heart of Whitneyville! Enjoy the convenience of walking to restaurants, shops, food markets, the playground, the bus stop and more! Once inside, you’ll find plenty of natural light, high ceilings and original wood trim and wood floors throughout. This house features a Nest smart thermostat and two Nest fire alarms, central A/C and the energy efficient thermopane windows are only about 7 years old. A generator is available to safeguard against power losses, a HEPA filtration system provides clean air and the whole house humidifier makes winter heat comfortable. The walk-up attic could be transformed into a wonderful finished space with a high vaulted ceiling. In the basement, you’ll find the laundry area (complete with a work tub), plenty of room for storage and enough room for a woodworking shop which the current owner has set up. The backyard, which is fenced in, has a detached oversized 2-car garage, well-tended raised flower beds and a patio area perfect for outdoor entertaining. Access bike trails easily at the nearby the Farmington Canal Trail. Yale University, East Rock Park, downtown New Haven and access to I-91 and I-95 are all just 10 minutes away. Even closer are the many grocery shops, clothing stores, drug stores, car dealerships, home supply stores, etc. nearby on Dixwell Avenue in Hamden. *****BEST & HIGHEST DUE SUN 4/24 BY 6 PM. SELLERS NEED TO CLOSE END OF MAY.