New interior paint! Classic 4BR, 3 full/ 2 half bath Colonial home on pristine parklike half acre lot in the heart of everywhere you want to be in Meridian Kessler. Stroll or ride your bike along the canal towpath or over to Broadripple Village for local bites and delights or be downtown Indy with quick access to Meridian. Beautiful mature landscaping adds to the stately curb appeal & historical charm of this full brick estate w/ attached 2-car garage. Original refinished hardwoods, historic tile and fine trim work and built-ins throughout. Living Rm features a lovely fireplace wall and is filled w/ natural light as it opens out to the covered side porch overlooking the gardens. The main flr additionally hosts a formal dining rm and butler's pantry for prep and flows naturally into the large kitchen area. Kitchen features granite counters w/ center breakfast island, new SS appliances ('19) and opens to a dinette area, morning sunroom and small wood paneled library. Side addition to the kitchen opens to a large family rec room with fireplace and built-ins. Upstairs bedrooms feature two balconies and a shared full hall bath. The large primary bedroom features an additional sitting rm and large walk in closet. The primary ensuite bathroom combines modern amenities of his/her sink areas and large walk-in shower w/ dual shower heads with the classic touch of a cast iron tub. The partially finished basement provides for open rec area and an extra room with full ensuite bathroom, great for guests/workout/or home office. Unfinished basement hosts the laundry area and is great for extra storage. New slate roof main house ('07), new chimney brick and flue rebuilt ('08), new high efficiency gas HVAC ('21), new gas power vent WH ('23). Enjoy relaxing and entertaining on the back patio and covered porch as it overlooks the private, fully fenced in yard, playground and fire pit area. So much to desire in this well loved estate that's ready for the next family.