Welcome to East Norwalk, Norwalk's most desirable neighborhood. 9 Melrose Ave is the best of both worlds, located minutes walk from the train, minutes bike to the beach, and minutes drive to the highways. There are great restaurants, parks, and other amenities all in the area. This home has a lot of potential thanks to a unique and spacious layout. There is a beautiful front porch to enjoy morning coffee or quiet evenings. You enter the front, bright living room, that connects to the kitchen by a dining area. The kitchen has vaulted ceilings, a large island, perfect for the home cook, and lots of cabinet space and pantries. There is an en-suite bedroom off the dining area, with a large closet, perfect for guests or as an in-law apartment without any stairs inside. Behind the kitchen, there are two stair cases, one goes up to 2 bedrooms, and 2 full baths including the large master suite with a walk-in closet and a deck. Each of the 4 bathrooms are in various states of updated. On the lower level in the back, there is a large family room and another three rooms for office or bedrooms, and another full bathroom. Off the family room, there is access to a private, quaint deck that is covered and connected to the small back yard. There is also a full basement for storage, and central air/blown hot air. The potential for 2 families in the 2 main parts of the house is where the buyer may find the most intrigue, in this beautiful, unique home set in East Norwalk!