Renovated private center hall colonial
Sleekly Upgraded Colonial on Nearly Five Acres in Basking RidgeModern style and traditional elegance merge in a updated Colonial sited on 4.91 landscaped acres in Basking Ridge. The bright, airy layout offers four bedrooms, two full baths, a powder room, a walkout, finished lower level and attached three-car garage. Set at the end of a long paved drive, open and level acreage is edged by a wooded perimeter for additional privacy. Outdoor entertaining is welcomed on the oversized rear terrace and in-ground pool with spa, all overlooking sublime countryside views. Highlights of the chic interior such as hardwood floors throughout, detailed moldings and millwork, two gas fireplaces, high ceilings, customized lighting, neutral paint colors and generous room sizes create a stunning environment for special occasions and everyday living. A paver walkway leads to the covered front porch and a graceful door fitted with leaded glass inserts and sidelights. Introducing the open floor plan is a soaring two-story foyer designed with a contemporary chandelier, crown moldings, a fixed upper window and grand staircase with a railed overlook. Flanking the foyer are spacious living and dining rooms. The dining room features a tray ceiling, deep crown moldings, multiple windows and a suspended chandelier. Pocket doors reveal the butler's pantry providing two walls of cabinetry, a bar sink and wine storage. In the living room, wainscoting, crown moldings, a stylish chandelier and recessed lights are exceptional design elements. Continuing the open flow from the living room is a lounge area connected to a family room, both with coffered ceilings and serene views. A gas fireplace lends additional charm to the step-down family room.There are open sightlines from the family room to an upgraded custom kitchen fitted with a quartz-clad center island offering storage and seating, designer cabinetry, pendant lights, a distinctive ceiling-height backsplash and a collection of Viking stainless steel appliances. The adjacent breakfast room accesses the rear terrace from a transom-topped glass door. Nearby are well-appointed powder and laundry rooms. Completing the main level is a sunny home office with space for two workstations. Upstairs, the inviting primary suite has a fireside bedroom, sitting room and spa-inspired bath. This indulgent space contains a stand-along soaking tub tucked into a windowed, cathedral ceiling alcove, mosaic and marble accents, an oversized clear glass marble shower and a dual sink vanity. Three additional bedrooms, one being a skylit suite, and a full bath offer an abundance of personal space. More gathering areas are available in the finished, walkout lower level, using the same design aesthetic as the rest of this stunning home. There is a great room, media room and exercise room as well as storage and utility spaces. Mechanical systems include a 2021 HVAC system with multiple zones of natural gas heat and central air, private septic and well water. Originally built in 1996 and updated in 2021, this Colonial displays pride of ownership throughout. Basking Ridge is part of Bernards Township in Somerset County, a scenic area known for its grand estates, equestrian activities and highly-ranked public and private schools. This upgraded home is close to Interstates 78 and 287, Midtown Direct train service to New York City, and a variety of recreational and cultural opportunities.