Come home to your fairytale English cottage nestled into the base of the Alameda Ridge. Sitting atop the meandering steps is a whimsical wonderland ready for its next chapter. The old world charm continues as you walk through the Dutch front door onto refinished hardwood floors. You'll be greeted by a grand-piano-sized living room with woodburning fireplace that adjoins the large raised extended living space (or large dining room?) with a classic wood beam ceiling and stained trim. The main floor is wrapped with a mix of vintage pane glass and updated dual pane windows for great light and open views. Continuing on you'll find the comfortable dining room that then flows on to the efficient kitchen and a breakfast nook with durable slate floors. A comfortable-sized bedroom and full bath round out the main floor. Upstairs is a primary bedroom with a sitting area including another fireplace and its own half bath (see quote for PROPOSED expansion of the ½ bath into a second full bath - Price reflects reduction for amount of quote; or take closing credit with compensating offer to complete proposed expansion). There is also an additional large bedroom with a walk-in closet that then leads to a hidden room perfect for a play space or private study. Downstairs is the laundry and room to use for hobbies, workshop or more storage. The basement has direct access to the super oversized 1-car (even almost 2) tuck under garage. Outdoors are extensive hardscape spaces for multiple outdoor living options overlooking the neighborhood. Recent updates include some big ticket items such as: a full tear-off roof and new gutters with fascia boards; new furnace and air conditioning; new electrical panel and main service; and updated full and half bath along with selected new dual pane windows. Make this house located within one of the more notable and desirable areas of close in northeast Portland the place you are proud to call home for many years to come. Live life happily ever after! [Home Energy Score = 1. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10242515]