Lovingly updated and full of charm, this 3-bedroom, 2-full bath home is tucked into Waterford's desirable Avenues neighborhood, just a short stroll from the Niantic River. Set on a generous corner lot, this move-in ready home offers the perfect blend of character, thoughtful updates, and flexible living space. The main level features an updated kitchen with granite countertops, refreshed bathrooms, a convenient stackable laundry area, and a bedroom located next to a full bath, offering an ideal option for one-level living, a home office, or guest space. Energy-efficient mini splits provide year-round comfort. Outside, enjoy a private backyard with a spacious deck, perfect for relaxing, entertaining, or summer BBQs, plus a storage shed and recently paved driveway. The newly finished lower level adds even more versatility with its own separate entrance, an additional bedroom, full bathroom, and a kitchenette could easily be added. Whether you're looking for guest space, an in-law setup, multigenerational living, a private workspace, or bonus recreation space, the possibilities are endless. Conveniently located near downtown Niantic, beaches, Harkness Memorial State Park, shopping, restaurants, Electric Boat, the Naval Submarine Base, the Coast Guard Academy, and major highways, this beautifully maintained home is ready for its next chapter.