Welcome to this spacious South Mentor colonial designed for real life — where room to spread out, gather together, and grow into the future truly matters. Set on a generous .52-acre lot with a fully fenced backyard and direct gated access to Hopkins Elementary’s green space, this home offers a rare combination of indoor flexibility and outdoor freedom. An oversized front porch sets the tone as you step inside to find over 2,500 sq ft of finished living space, ideal for busy households, remote work, and entertaining. The expansive great room is filled with natural light from large windows and anchored by a wood-burning fireplace, offering plenty of room to create multiple living zones. The eat-in kitchen features granite countertops, updated flooring, a butcher block island, and newer appliances — perfect for everyday meals or hosting family and friends. Just off the kitchen, the vaulted Florida room provides a bright, relaxing space for reading, playtime, or casual gatherings from spring through fall. Upstairs you’ll find four bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, while the finished lower level offers flexible bonus space for a recreation room, home office, workout area, or guest space — adapting easily to your changing needs. Recent improvements include newer double-paned windows, oak trim and moldings, updated flooring throughout much of the home, and a newer patio door. The home’s size, layout, and location provide an exceptional opportunity to build long-term value in a sought-after Mentor neighborhood. Convenient to schools, shopping, parks, this is a home built for everyday living — with room to make it your own!