Welcome to 271 Hopewell Road in Medford's Taunton Lakes neighborhood. This ranch home sits far back from the road and has ample parking. A covered front porch is the perfect spot for your Adirondack chairs. This home has a brand new septic system. There is hardwood flooring throughout most of the home with brand new wall to wall carpeting in the bedrooms. Most rooms have been freshly painted. The spacious living room has great views of the front yard and a brick wood burning fireplace with wood mantle. The formal dining room has built in cabinetry and opens to the kitchen. The kitchen has knotty pine cabinetry and walls with a wall oven, built in range, green house window above the sink, and plenty of space for a table and chairs. Step down from the kitchen to the family room with shuttered windows, vinyl flooring, storage closet, utility closet and laundry closet which includes the washer and dryer. There is a door to the screened porch which overlooks the backyard. The bedroom wing has 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths. The master bedroom with new wall to wall carpeting has 2 sets of double door closets with an updated bath. There is a linen closet in the hall that could be removed to turn the master bath into a full bath, if so desired. The other 2 bedrooms with new carpeting and fresh paint have ample closet space and easy access to the hall bath with tub/shower and linen closet. This home sits on a large .6083 acre lot, has gas baseboard heat, pull down stairs to the attic, and all appliances included. Taunton Lakes is a lake community with swimming, beaches, fishing and boating, as well as numerous organized activities for all ages throughout the year. The perfect first investment!