First time on the market. Be the second owner of this original 1968 custom colonial in one of the most desirable areas of Poughkeepsie. One of the few areas with highly-reliable underground utilities, this neighborhood is private, quiet, well-kept, and less than a mile from shopping on Route 9. Bring your own ideas and finishing touches to this much-loved home. Gleaming hardwood floors protected for generations under wall to wall carpeting. Two brick fireplaces keep you warm on cool Hudson Valley nights, a cozy den/library, wonderful southern light brightens the corner artist's studio, along with a large living room and formal dining room. Kitchen has a breakfast nook along with a natural gas range, plus separate wall oven, large pantry, newer fridge and Kenmore Elite dishwasher, U-shaped counter, and charming dutch doors that lead to the large screened-in back porch for summer entertaining. Upstairs, you'll find the convenient laundry area along with a large rear-facing primary bedroom with ensuite bath, a second bathroom with shower, and two additional bedrooms, one of which has a walk-in closet. Ground level has a generous two-car garage and finished basement for storage, workshop or recreation. Very convenient to the Poughkeepsie Amtrak/ Metro-North station, Vassar and Marist colleges, the Culinary Institute of America, the all-new Vassar Bros. Medical Center and Mid-Hudson Regional Hospital, Starbucks, supermarkets, restaurants, golf courses and the Walkway Over the Hudson.,Other School:PK DAY SCHOOL,Cooling:Attic Fan,EQUIPMENT:Carbon Monoxide Detector,Smoke Detectors,ROOF:Asphalt Shingles,Level 1 Desc:LARGE LR, DEN, 2 FPL, DR, KIT, STUDIO, LAV,ExteriorFeatures:Landscaped,InteriorFeatures:Walk-In Closets,Washer Connection,Electric Dryer Connection,French Doors,Gas Stove Connection,FOUNDATION:Block,Heating:Zoned,Basement:Garage Access,Interior Access,Sump Pump,AMENITIES:Medical Facility,Level 2 Desc:PRIMARY BR, BR #2, BR#3, LAUNDRY, 2 FULL BATHS,FLOORING:Vinyl,Ceramic Tile,Slate,Wood,AboveGrade:2080 Additional Information: Amenities:Tennis,