178 Southgate Rd, New Providence, NJ 07974

Situated on scenic one-half acre lot, this gracious Center Hall Colonial boasts spacious rooms, an appealing floorplan, and numerous tasteful updates that will please the most discerning buyer. The bucolic private backyard includes a large patio, Koi pond, and lushly landscaped grounds, featuring annual and perennial plantings and a butterfly garden. This home is ideally located just blocks from downtown and MidTown Direct train station. The welcoming entry Foyer with parquet floor opens to generous-sized formal Living and Dining Rooms, both with refinished hardwood floors.  A woodburning fireplace with marble hearth is the focal point of the Family Room. The impressively renovated Eat-in Kitchen, boasting abundant custom oak cabinetry with pull-out shelving and brand new granite countertops, backsplash and breakfast bar, is the heart of this home. Appliances include a SubZero refrigerator, GE dishwasher and  GE wall oven and microwave oven. Other features include new oak flooring, recessed lighting, and a new Dining Area chandelier. Anderson sliders open to the Sunroom and a convenient Laundry/Mud Room is close by. The remodeled Eat-in Kitchen, with custom cabinetry and new granite counters, leads to a renovated Powder Room, Laundry/Mud Room and oversized 2-car Garage. Relax and enjoy the view of the idyllic backyard retreat from the distinctive skylit Sunroom with redwood ceiling and walls, triple-paned windows and ceiling fan.  Upstairs you will find a private, newly carpeted Master Bedroom suite including a Bedroom with 2 walk-in closets, a Sitting Room and beautifully renovated Full Bath. There are 3 additional large Bedrooms, all with abundant closet space, and a renovated Hall Bath. The unfinished Basement houses 2-zone HVAC, storage, and offers potential for additional finished space. Other features include a freshly painted interior, custom moldings, woodwork and 6-panel doors throughout, recently painted Cedar siding, newer Timberline roof, many new windows and exterior doors, and repaved driveway.