72 Marquette Avenue

THE CUTE CAPE COD THAT UNDERSTOOD THE ASSIGNMENT. If houses had personalities, this one would be the charming overachiever who somehow manages to be adorable, practical, sunny, cozy, and conveniently located without being obnoxious about it. This ridiculously cute Cape Cod is serving up all the charm w/a side of “oh wow, I actually love this.” From the foyer entrance, you get that classic “this feels like home” vibe — the kind HGTV keeps trying to manufacture but usually needs a shiplap budget and emotional background music to pull off. Inside, you’ll find re-stained hardwood floors bringing the warmth, character, and just enough swagger to remind you this home has style without trying too hard. The east-facing exposure lets in beautiful natural light early in the day, so your mornings can feel productive, peaceful, and slightly more put-together than they probably are. And then there’s the enclosed sunroom/back porch — aka your new favorite place on earth. Morning coffee? Yep. Evening beverage? Absolutely. Except in Buffalo winters where it will be freezing, unless your are recovering from a tough Bills loss. And now, let’s talk about the upstairs bedroom — because this one is not here to be average. This large cathedral-style room with exposed wood beams brings the kind of character and charm that newer homes can only dream about. It’s dramatic. It’s cozy. It’s got cabin-in-the-sky energy. It says, “I read books, light candles, and have my life together,” whether that’s true or not. One of the downstairs bedrooms was turned into a gorgeous formal dinirg room but can eaesily be turned back into a bedroom. Out back, you’ve got a nearly fully fenced yard, which is perfect for pets, kids, entertaining, or simply creating the illusion that you are the kind of person who gardens. There’s also a detached garage, because in Western New York, having a place for your car, tools, snowblower, mystery extension cords, and all the things you swear you’ll organize next weekend is basically a lifestyle advantage. Concrete poured basement walls, partially finished bssement mancave and bar. "Try to remain calm.” Showings begin Sat 4/4 at 10 AM, OPEN HOUSE from 1-3 PM.