$425,000

Classic American Foursquare character and charm define this well cared for South Gardner home. The enclosed front porch sets the stage — equal parts three-season sitting room and practical everyday entry. Inside, hardwood floors carry through the living room, where a fireplace with wood insert takes center stage, into the dining room with its crown moldings and charming built-ins — a fitting nod to Gardner's furniture making history. The kitchen features a peninsula and a pantry tucked behind a sliding barn door, with a slider from the dining room leading out to the rear deck and .30-acre yard. A turned staircase leads to the second floor bedrooms, all with hardwood floors and a full bath. A half bath with laundry rounds out the first floor. One-car under garage connects to two good-sized basement rooms suited for storage and workshop space. Situated on a street that is not a shortcut to anywhere, with easy access to downtown Gardner, area amenities, and Route 2.