72 Independence Dr, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920

RARE OPPORTUNITY ~One of the LARGEST Homes & Lots - MT. PROSPECT Elementary - RIDGE School System~ Exquisite Brick Colonial situated on OVER an ACRE with PRIVATE and PICTURESQUE views within the Prestigious Independence Hill and the Mt Prospect School System! The THREE beautifully finished floors provide 6,841 sqft. The home was upgraded in 2002 with additional exterior architectural features, expanded bedrooms, relocation of laundry to the second floor, and the addition of 2,236 sqft of Lower Level living space. Five bedrooms, Five full and One half bath, Three and a half Car Garage with an expanded middle bay, a hot/cold water utility sink and a beautiful first floor FULL guest suite that offers a spacious bedroom, full bathroom, a sunny den with a separate entry onto a private stone patio. An IMPRESSIVE 2 Story Foyer, upgraded millwork, oversized windows & hardwood flooring. The elegant Living room leads to a sun filled Office/Den with french doors for privacy. A formal Dining room adjoins the expansive chef's Kitchen with 42" Cabinetry, Granite counters, a spacious Center Island & High-end SS appliances. This all opens to the EXTENDED Family room that offers vaulted ceilings, a gorgeous brick fireplace with custom marble & granite mantel, two bright skylights and a five speaker surround sound system. Spacious Master Bedroom Suite is layered with a tray ceiling, has an expansive sitting room, plus an exercise/dressing room and Laundry room. Three large additional bedrooms; one with a private bath and other a shared. The fully finished lower level is a large, multi-room space with a full kitchen and full bathroom - perfect for recreation and entertaining, multiple Recreation rooms, Media area as well as several storage rooms. SUPERBLY custom landscaped park-like property, STUNNING paver patio that extends the length of the house with outdoor sound system, a built-in grill station, landscape lighting, in-ground sprinkler system and full property invisible dog fence. Also, the community association includes access to two swimming pools, eight tennis courts, basketball courts and clubhouses.