$565,000 Maplewood 5BR 2.5BA, Located on a quiet, tree-lined in Maplewood, New Jersey

Located on a quiet, tree-lined cul-de-sac in one of Essex County?s premier residential communities, this warm and inviting, nine-room, arts-and-crafts colonial ? with eat-in kitchen, five large bedrooms (including a fabulous master suite), 2.1 baths and hardwood floors throughout ? offers four levels of exceptional living space in a family-friendly neighborhood with a backyard ideally suited for children. Located only steps away from town, parks, schools and Midtown Direct commuter trains, this fine home promises the very best in comfortable ?in-town living.? The first level features natural chestnut trim throughout and includes a fully screened front porch; side foyer with beaded wainscoting; expansive formal living room with wood-burning fireplace, built-in bookshelves, leaded glass windows and pocket doors opening to the dining room; spacious formal dining room with paneled wainscoting and leaded glass windows; eat-in kitchen including separate breakfast area with vaulted ceiling; powder room; and a large, elevated deck. The second level offers four nicely sized bedrooms; a full hall bath; and center foyer. The sweeping master suite, which features a vaulted ceiling with exposed beams, occupies the entire third level and features a sleeping area with private, full bath; sitting area with built-in bookshelves and sliding doors opening to a rear balcony; and office area. The lower level accommodates the spacious recreation room; laundry room; 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