418 South St, New Providence, NJ 07974

Spacious rooms and an easy flow define this Colonial home, situated on almost a half acre property with the added pleasure of a free-form pool, fish pond and waterfall in a fully fenced private rear yard. Recently refinished hardwood floors brighten a fireside living room and a formal dining room with picture windows and pool views. The recently updated kitchen has white cabinetry, quartz countertops, marble backsplash and double ovens, with a nice breakfast area that shares the same backyard views, and opens into a generous family room with custom built-in bookcases and hardwood floors. A first-floor bedroom with new wall-to-wall carpeting adds versatility; while a nearby recently updated hall bath with shower add convenience. Four spacious bedrooms reside on the second floor, including the master bedroom with two double closets and updated master bath with shower. An updated hall bath with tub shower, hallway linen closet and Bessler stairs to attic storage round out the second floor.A large paneled recreation room with a woodburning focal fireplace offers additional leisure living, with an adjacent office, laundry room with new appliances, plus patio access and door to a two-car garage with new automatic openers. New roof and water heater. Located just a short distance to the Murrary Hill train station, close to downtown New Providence and major highways, this home combines a commuter's dream with comfortable leisure suburban living. Neighborhood Description New Providence has some of the best schools in the country. New Jersey Monthly has recognized New Providence High School as the #1 public high school in the state in 2012. In 2011, Allen W. Roberts School ranked #38 out of the 1248 schools in the country. Salt Brook School recognized as #1 "A National School of Character!" in 2011.