When opportunity knocks, open the door! There's an abundance of room AND potential in this 3 plus bedroom 1880 residence is sited on an extremely rare 0.51 acre city lot in Winooski! The spaciousness of this home's interior, coupled with the 1/2 acre parcel that is seldom found in city living, abounds with endless possibilities. The functional kitchen has a walk-in pantry that really ramps up space for storing food, cookbooks & small kitchen appliances and there's a sweet enclosed porch just off the kitchen. Directly adjoining the primary first floor bdrm is a room that could be perfect as a nursery, home office, or large walk-in closet. Open your imagination to the sensible 1053 ft.² heated addition w/ fireplace off the back of the house. On the west side of the home there's a bright & spacious living room that opens to an adjacent light filled room, once a music room, that is well suited for your own purpose. The partially finished walkout basement is set up as an efficiency, complete with kitchen & bath and has it's own separate entrance. Conveniently located to everything! Close-by to the recreational facilities at Landry Park, a residential hub for outdoor winter & summer activities that include an outdoor skating rink, sledding hill, municipal pool, playground, ball fields, basketball & tennis courts and walking paths. It's also less than a mile from the lively & vibrant city center with amenities to include cafes, restaurants, bars, shops and breweries.