Steps to the Arboretum, come dwell in this architecturally renovated story-book home with distinctive finishes and brimming with charm & beauty. Beyond the picket fence and flowering garden beds, enter this airy and light-filled home. The expansive living room and dining room flow seamlessly into the inviting cook's kitchen. Just beyond, a bucolic deck nestles among the treetops. Sleeping quarters above boast a captivating primary suite replete with cathedral ceiling, plentiful views of trees & sky and a sparkling tile bath, plus 2 additional bedrooms and another full bath. The lower level comprises an exceptional retreat in stone with a fire for warmth, a wall of built-in bookshelves and an entree to the covered patio and verdant yard, including a mini-suite with its own spacious tile bath and laundry. Easy access to Jamaica Plain's other natural wonders, shops, cultural pleasures and vibrant restaurant scene. A pristine jewel nearby the Emerald Necklace.