$550,000 Maplewood 4BR 2.5BA, Promising the very best in contemporary in Maplewood, New Jersey

Promising the very best in contemporary suburban living, this bright and spacious, eight room, center hall, stone front colonial ? with eat-in kitchen, three/four bedrooms including a master suite, 2.1 baths, gleaming hardwood floors, built-ins and fully fenced backyard ? is tucked away on a quiet, tree-lined street just a few minutes walk from town, schools, parks and only steps away from a jitney stop with service to Midtown Direct trains into Manhattan. The first level features an entry vestibule with marble floor; deep center foyer; front-to-back formal living room with wood-burning fireplace and built-in bookshelves; large formal dining room with paneled wainscoting; eat-in kitchen with walk-in pantry; separate breakfast room; powder room; center hallway; mudroom; and attached, two-car garage. The second level includes the spacious master suite with private full bath; two additional, nicely sized bedrooms; full hall bath and center foyer. Level three is comprised of the fourth bedroom/office and walk-in attic. The lower level accommodates an unfinished play/storage room; laundry with washer and dryer and walkout access to the parking area; and storage/utility room. Renowned for its Village, a collection of quaint shops and restaurants, Maplewood is a thriving community where residents enjoy local shopping and exceptional recreational and cultural facilities. Named by New York Magazine as one of the ?Top Ten Affordable Suburbs in the New York Metro Area,? Maplewood combines a small-town life-style with city conveniences, and yet is only a short commute by Midtown Direct train into Manhattan.Listing originally posted at http