Warm & inviting "storybook" Franklin colonial with several updates made within the last few years sitting tall on over 1/2 acre of wooded privacy with breathtaking views of the Rouge River! Completely reinforced to modern construction standards while impressively preserving its historic charm, this home is as comfortable and well-equipped as they come! Features and recent improvements include a new roof (2023), new water heater (2023), newer furnace and air conditioning units, newer septic (2014), newer water softener and reverse osmosis filtration system, whole house Generac gas generator, 3 natural fireplaces, spacious white kitchen with a long breakfast bar, new upgraded kitchen appliances and new sink/fixtures (2022), new paint and new flooring throughout the majority of the home (2021), new recessed lighting and new light fixtures throughout (2022), screened-in three season room spilling from the family room through elegant French doors, private main-level laundry quarters, sizable Primary suite featuring vaulted ceilings, a bedroom fireplace and a meticulously clean primary bathroom, two additional full upper-level bathrooms including an ensuite with a private full bathroom, finished upper-level bonus space, endless basement storage, all new landscaping (2024), circular driveway with plenty of parking, newer 2-car attached garage entering the home through a convenient and spacious mud-room, sprawling rear deck and big back yard - perfect for entertaining! Capture the rare benefit of Franklin living and Birmingham schools without paying village taxes! Perfectly located within two minutes of Downtown Franklin, Franklin Cider Mill, Franklin Park and close to countless other nearby amenities. A+ curb-appeal, extremely well-maintained and turn-key at an incredible value!