This is not your typical Royal Oak bungalow! This well-maintained & unique home boasts historic charm with modern updates, cedar siding, a rare attached garage with lofted space above, abundant storage throughout, and a backyard that is designed for entertaining & relaxation. Built-in shelving, crown molding, and wood floors add beauty & character throughout the home. With 3 bedrooms & 1 bath, this residence is ideally situated along the bustling Woodward corridor. It’s a 10-minute or less walk to Fernwood Park & Meininger Park, which offer play structures and basketball & tennis courts. Several other parks are only a 5-minute drive away. Your KitchenAid French door refrigerator & plentiful cabinets will never be bare, with Trader Joe’s & Westborn Market only one minute away by car or a short walk. Downtown Royal Oak & the Detroit Zoo are only a 4-minute drive away, while downtown Ferndale is 6 mins, downtown Birmingham is 9 mins, and vibrant downtown Detroit is only 22 mins away. Many of these spots are also easily accessible by bike or on foot for those who enjoy an active lifestyle. As you enter the home from the spacious front porch, you'll find a bright, open-concept living room & kitchen, centered around a charming brick wood-burning fireplace. The lovely kitchen features modern stainless steel appliances and butcher block countertops. Adjacent to the dining room, the back room is currently used as a family room but can easily serve as a third bedroom if desired. The expansive upstairs bedroom features exquisitely painted hardwood floors, plenty of lighting, and a large closet. Fall in love with all the separate entertaining spaces throughout the home! You can be cooking in the kitchen while your friends watch TV in the living room. The backyard oasis hosts dining & seating areas, a hammock spot, a grilling area, bistro lights, a wooden bar, and low-maintenance landscaping. It also includes a newly built shed, complete with a large flatscreen TV & mini fridge. Stop by and tour this extraordinary home today!