Don't let the looks of this home deceive you! The home was expanded in 1990 to over 3000 sq ft of living space. This ranch style home offers one-level living and is situated on a hill with picturesque views, and is a private oasis in the City, with 9285 sq ft of usable green space, a rare find in Boston. The heart of the home has an open kitchen with a large island, vaulted ceilings and is connected to a family room with an abundance of natural light streaming through large windows, skylights and sliding doors. Through the sliding doors is an expansive sun-drenched deck offering breathtaking views overlooking the Newton Commonwealth Golf Course, and is an ideal setting for entertaining, relaxing, or enjoying your morning coffee with a book. There's a dining room and formal living room with a wood burning fireplace, 3 bedrooms, 1 bath and laundry all on this level. There's a fourth bedroom with an additional den space and another full bath in the lower level walk out to the expansive back yard. The lower level is also where you'll find a separate 2-bedroom, 1-bath apartment, perfect for use as an ADU, in-law or au pair space, or rental and has consistently rented for $2000 per month. This home is located in a desirable location close to Oak Sq. where you 'll find shopping, cafe's and restaurants, as well as the newer YMCA, public transportation and highways, perfect for commuting to Boston's downtown, colleges and universities, hospitals, Longwood Medical Area, Cambridge and/or the surrounding areas.