Updated Gardener’s Dream, Ready for Your Creative Touch
Darling 3/2 Colonial Cape cottage offers move-in ready convenience and loads of updates. When you step inside, lovely oak floors provide a warm welcome to the living room; this large, airy space offers a comfortable atmosphere to watch TV, play games, or just hang out.
The ultra-modern, fully renovated kitchen has dark wood cabinets, stainless steel Frigidaire/Maytag appliances and granite counters. Rare for this neighborhood, it also has a large kitchen island/breakfast bar, great for food prep and big meals. There’s also plenty of space for a table to enjoy casual meals or a cup of coffee in the morning, as well as a kitchen desk/work station.
Divine Spaces to Dine, From Casual to Refined
Whether spending time relaxing or entertaining, you’ll love the huge outdoor deck in the backyard. Connected to the kitchen by two doors, the deck is extra convenient for cooking and serving dinner al fresco. Great for large parties, the deck has built in seating, with plenty of space for a grill, outdoor table and chairs With a wood privacy fence, the yard is secure for pets or kids, and there’s plenty of room to create the garden of your dreams. For more outdoor fun, there’s a park next door with mature trees and a playground.
For formal meals or parties, the generously-sized dining room has space for a house full of guests and its location just off the kitchen simplifies serving and clean up. Bright, tangerine-hued walls create a relaxed and enticing ambiance, to sit, relax and enjoy lively conversation over a delicious meal.
The Perfect Setting for Winding Down or Working Out
After the guests depart for the evening, head upstairs to wind down. Tucked under the eaves, the master bedroom has a cozy feel, yet ample space for a queen sized bed. Another bonus is generous storage, with a walk-in closet and four additional closets for clothes or other items.
Kick off your heels or take off your tie, then sink into the soothing warm water in the master bath’s oversized tub. Cool, attractive and neutral ceramic tile shower/tub and floors look great and are complimented by the updated lighting fixtures which cast a warm, illumination to the space. After your soak, enjoy a view of the stars from the master bedroom’s skylight!
A potential nursery or home office, the second upstairs bedroom also connects to the bathroom for ultimate convenience. Smaller than the third bedroom downstairs, this room would also make a great hobby room.
The third bedroom, located just off the living room downstairs, is well-sized, making it ideal for guests or an exercise room. Like the master bath, the guest bathroom is conveniently situated next to the bedroom.
Can’t sleep? Tiptoe down to the basement to watch some late night TV or read in the rustic, comfort of the wood paneled family room. The washer and dryer are located on one end, so you can even do last week’s laundry without fear of waking the rest of the household. There’s additional storage space here as well, for utility items that won’t fit in the kitchen or garage, as well as exercise equipment, gardening tools and sports equipment.
Endless Options for Fun… Plus Easy City Access!
Just an hour from the city by train, the Scotch Plains region features many of its own popular attractions. Head to the farmer’s market from spring to fall for fresh garden produce, or to Whole Foods and other natural groceries nearby. Need a new wardrobe? Multiple malls are located less than an hour away, including The Mall at Short Hills, with stores such as Nordstrom, Michael Kors, and Bloomingdales, and The Blue Star Shopping Center in Wachtung for more budget-friendly offerings.
For the fitness conscious, there are gyms, dance schools, and other choices both in Scotch Plains and surrounding cities. Prefer a jog on the beach? Keyport is a mere 30 minutes down the road, and others such as Spring Lake and Manasquan, just an hour away.
Tired of the weekday grind, and ready to unwind? Head to an amusement park. Scotch Plains has its own, Bowcraft, or head to one of the myriad other parks nearby.
Busy professionals will appreciate the easy commute to all major cities, including Newark and New York City. And if you have kids, you can’t do better than the top-rated schools, all within walking distance, including Evergreen Elementary, Park Middle, and Scotch Plains Fanwood High. For parents who prefer a private education, there are many excellent options nearby.
