Under contract-accepting backup offers. WHIMSICAL CHARM MEETS FIRST-TIME BUYER BLISS! Step into your storybook beginning with this delightfully updated 1952 cottage nestled high and dry on a hilltop in the coveted Temple Crest neighborhood of Temple Terrace. Overflowing with character and packed with MOVE-IN-READY UPGRADES, this 2-bedroom, 2-bath gem is the perfect starter home for dreamers and doers alike. STANDOUT FEATURES FOR SAVVY FIRST-TIME BUYERS: BRAND NEW HVAC & ROOF (2024!)—major expenses taken care of. Elevated lot = ZERO STORM DAMAGE and peace of mind. LIGHTED, QUIET STREETS with an outside river view that sparkles at sundown. Inside, you’ll find VAULTED CEILINGS inviting in swaths of natural light that dance across the stunning ORIGINAL 1952 KNOTTY PINE FLOORS. The open concept layout flows easily between two separate living rooms, ideal for hosting friends, cozy movie nights, or simply stretching out after a long day. DREAMY PRIMARY EN-SUITE with FRENCH DOORS opening to a SUPERSIZED SCREENED DECK—your private backyard getaway. Sunny second bedroom with charming corner windows and easy bath access. KITCHEN LOVE: Chop, stir, and sip your way through this upgraded kitchen featuring GRANITE COUNTERTOPS and MAPLE CABINETRY—plus a SEPARATE LAUNDRY ROOM to boot. Outside, discover a BRICK DRIVEWAY & PATHS, a fully fenced yard with a powered BLOCK-BUILT BONUS SPACE (she-shed, man cave, workshop—your call!). All the shopping, dining, and downtown action is just minutes away—LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! This is where vintage charm meets today’s comforts. Are you ready to make memories here? Make your preview appointment today!