Nestled on a quiet street in the heart of South Riverdale, you will find a hidden gem! Six hundred seventeen West two hundred twenty-seventh Street is a generous five bedroom, three and a half bathroom, brick and stucco home built in the 1950s and expanded in the 1990s. This bright and airy home, with Anderson windows galore and a dramatic skylight in the entry hall, is set on one fifth of an acre. As you walk through this spacious home, you will enter an expansive living room with wood burning fireplace, an open dining room, a light filled sunken family room, and an eat in kitchen with center island, an abundance of light oak wood cabinets, two sinks, two dishwashers, two ovens, and sliding glass doors that lead out to a patio, ideal for outdoor dining as well. All of the windows in the kitchen and family room look out onto the beautiful level grassy backyard with mature trees including a pear tree! There are three bedrooms and two full bathrooms on the main floor, and a master bedroom suite with dressing area, walk in closets, and ensuite bathroom with oversized shower; an additional fifth bedroom; and an office on the second floor. Move down to the lower level where you will find a finished basement with large recreation room, laundry room, half bathroom ,and storage areas. The home also features two zone central air conditioning and three zone heating systems. To make your home complete there is a two car driveway and an attached one car garage to welcome you home. Conveniently located near all this home is a must see!