Classic elegance. This stately, light-filled 2-story Linden Hills center hall colonial is available for the first time, ever! Proudly situated on an oversized lot with perennial gardens throughout, and just steps from Bde Mka Ska and the Bakken Museum, with everything the highly desirable Linden Hills community has to offer. Features abound. The welcoming foyer with slate entry leads to both an elegant living room with fireplace, as well as a lovely formal dining room. A spacious, eat-in kitchen in the back of the house opens to a first-floor family room with fireplace, beamed ceilings and sliding doors to a backyard deck for outdoor dining. The main level is completed with a half-bath. This floor plan allows for the ultimate in formal entertainment, as well as casual comfort & lifestyle. The second floor offers a very spacious & gracious primary bedroom with three quarter bathroom; four generously sized bedrooms and an additional full bathroom; and large linen closets in the hallway. The lower level is finished with a large family room, a wood burning fireplace, a bedroom with egress window, an updated three quarter bathroom and an additional room perfect for crafts, exercise or home office. Tons of storage, including a bonus room ideal for tools as well! The large backyard was abundantly enjoyed for decades by the prior homeowners, and is perfect for barbecues, family parties and celebrations, and has ample space for swing sets, jungles and other similar structures. This home has had many recent, thoughtful updates including fresh paint throughout the interior, new, gleaming hardwood flooring in the living room and dining room, new carpet and countless additional touches throughout. This is a perfect opportunity to move in, enjoy, and update to meet your personal tastes and desires. This home is truly a classic, with a rare occasion to live on one of the most beautiful blocks in one of Minneapolis’s most desired neighborhoods!