Welcome to your own private garden sanctuary, tucked away on a quiet street yet just a stones throw from the vibrant FoPo neighborhood amenities and the new Mt Scott rec center! Filled with natural light, this charming bungalow has been impeccably maintained by current owners for almost 20 years. So much original charm and thoughtful energy updates. Beautiful wood floors and natural woodwork throughout, updated kitchen with Blue Star range and mud room. Two bedrooms on the main with a bonus room off primary, perfect for an office, den or nursery. Clean full height basement for future expansion and amazing storage! Detached oversized garage with bonus space for workshop, garden shed or bike storage. Recent updates include: full Hardie Plank siding replacement, radon mitigation, seismic reinforcements, cedar privacy fence, new driveway. The crown jewel of this home is the stunning oversized lot, including the thoughtfully-landscaped and secluded front and back yards…an incredible place to host gatherings, garden and watch the little ones run wild. Step out your front door to Pieper Cafe for coffee, Henry Higgins for a great bagel, brunch at Bar Carlo or Off the Griddle, pizza at Atlas or Ottos and a plethora of fun bars like Five & Dime and Starday Tavern for live music nightly. This one is special….prepare to fall in love! [Home Energy Score = 8. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10231413]