3655 Traver Rd

Located in the highly desirable Sussex neighborhood of Shaker Heights, this gracious 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath colonial offers timeless character, thoughtful updates, and exceptional walkability to the vibrant Van Aken District with its restaurants, shopping, coffee shops, and rapid transit access. Step into a spacious living room filled with natural light featuring hardwood floors, crown molding, charming built-ins, a bay window, and a cozy woodburning fireplace that flows seamlessly into the large dining room with additional built-ins, creating an ideal layout for entertaining. A tucked-away home office provides privacy for remote work or study. The completely remodeled kitchen (2022) features matte granite countertops, easy-maintenance ceramic tile flooring, breakfast bar seating, abundant cabinetry, and bright finishes. A direct gas hookup for grilling adds convenience for outdoor entertaining.The inviting three-season room with new LVP flooring (2026) offers additional gathering space and peaceful views of established grapevines. A stylish first-floor powder room completes the main level.Upstairs are three generously sized bedrooms with hardwood flooring and a remodeled full bath (2024). The finished third-floor suite serves as a spacious fourth bedroom with its own full bath, clawfoot tub, and cedar closet. The partially finished basement adds even more living space with an additional woodburning fireplace, new flooring (2025), professionally sealed walls, industrial dehumidifier (2025), and Aprilaire system. Major improvements include whole-house windows (2025), furnace (2023), front door (2021), central air (2017), garage door (2016), and slate roof maintenance/updates (2026). Blending classic Shaker Heights charm with modern functionality, this move-in ready home offers exceptional walkability, character, and gathering spaces just moments from the heart of Van Aken.