This classic 1916 Center Line home has been owned by 3 generations of the same family--5 generations have lived, loved and cared for this traditional colonial. Five bedrooms, 2 full baths, height friendly basement and classic "parlor" (nowadays called a family room/den), set on a 120' x 120' parcel w/side yard great for entertaining, horse shoes and/or possibly room for a pool. Beautiful wood trim, doors in formal dining & living rooms will warm your heart. Exposed hardwoods in 2 entry level bedrooms; either or both may be easily used as home office. Supersized kitchen w/large dining nook built on in 1989 w/door leading to 19x15 deck w/retractable awning; deck boards replaced Nov 2024. Entertaining is a breeze in this kitchen w/tons of counter space & cabinets. Convenient first floor laundry room w/storage cabinets, and leads to upper level stairway. Yes, there are hardwoods under the new carpet (Nov 2024) in living room, den, formal dining room, stairway & upper hall. Upper level freshly painted and each spacious bedroom has super closet space, w/classic hardwood floors exposed; new 6 panel doors, light fixtures and more. Full bath w/new fixtures & luxury vinyl plank flooring--will make for an easy move in for the new owners. You just have to see the basement to believe it--it's huge! Spacious open area, plus rec room w/pool table, small table w/2 chairs stays for new owners; snack bar/counter for entertaining; small storage room, plus larger storage/work room, utility room and storage closets; plus laundry sink for convenience. 2 car detached garage w/opener. CL city certs completed. All potential buyer(s) must be accompanied by a licensed agent at all showings, inspections & walk thru. No virtual showings. Seller prefers 3% EMD and prefer buyer(s) avoid a split closing. Please allow minimum 48 hours for review of offer w/Seller. Seller will be using Embassy Title Agency for owner's policy & closing. See agent remarks for title contact info.