$879,900

Classic New England Colonial charm meets coastal living in Marblehead! Set on a picturesque, tree-lined street in the Clifton/Glover area, this 4-bedroom, 1.5-bath Colonial offers 1,714 sq. ft. of character-filled living, hardwood floors, a detached garage and a fenced backyard with beautiful perennial gardens-all just minutes from Preston Beach.Enjoy exceptional proximity to Glover School, Vinnin Square, Tedesco Country Club and the Lynch/Van Otterloo YMCA, with easy access to downtown Marblehead and the Swampscott commuter rail. Your introduction to 43 Ruby Avenue begins before you even enter through the front door. A sun-filled three-season porch lined with beautiful windows creates a welcoming spot for morning coffee, a good book or simply watching the neighborhood go by. The front door leads inside to an elegant foyer and a home filled with natural light, hardwood floors, original character and timeless New England details.The living room flows naturally into the dining room with an original built-in china cabinet adding craftsmanship and history. A new slider opens to the deck overlooking one of the home's most special features-a fenced backyard filled with mature perennial gardens lovingly planted, cultivated and cared for over the last 30 years. Follow the garden path along the side of the home and through the vine-covered trellis to a private outdoor retreat that has been decades in the making. At the rear of the home, French doors connect the deck and backyard to a convenient mudroom/drop zone and kitchen, with easy access to the driveway and detached garage.Upstairs are four bedrooms and a full bath, providing wonderful flexibility for today's lifestyle. Don't need four bedrooms? Create the home office, craft room, dressing room or creative space you've been wanting. With four bedrooms, hardwood floors, flexible living space, a detached garage, deck, fenced backyard, established perennial gardens and a location close to the beach, schools, shopping and commuter access, 43 Ruby Avenue offers the opportunity to enjoy the charm, character and coastal lifestyle of Marblehead.