Rare opportunity in the heart of Groton Center, ideally located close to shops, restaurants and all that downtown has to offer! This special home offers the perfect combination of inviting gathering spaces and private retreats, with beautiful renovations complementing its original character. The first floor features spacious living and family rooms with a fireplace and built-ins, formal dining room, beautifully updated kitchen with quartz counters and SS appliances, plus a bedroom with 3/4 bath offering wonderful flexibility, ALL with hardwood flooring. Upstairs are generously sized bedrooms and a beautifully updated full bath with an oversized glass-enclosed shower and stunning quartz counters. An income-producing apartment with separate entrance and full bath offers an ideal option for extended family or buyers looking to offset their mortgage. The impressive barn offers incredible potential for hobbies, pets, workshop or future finished space. The hidden treasure is the expansive, fully fenced backyard, deck and mature gardens, a private oasis you would never expect to find right in Groton Center. CITY WATER, CITY SEWER AND NATURAL GAS. Truly a special property!