Welcome home to this distinctive turn-key 5BR, 3.2 bath brick Newstead colonial. Set on a spacious lot just steps from the South Mountain Reservation, this gracious home combines timeless elegance with modern amenities. Beautifully finished across 3 levels, notable features include a flexible floor plan, wonderful entertainment spaces, gleaming wood floors, big picture windows, central air, and a sunny interior. The first floor enjoys an inviting foyer flanked by a formal dining room and living room with a wood-burning fireplace. A stunning family room with a stone faced wood-burning fireplace has a sliding door to the deck and backyard. The enormous eat-in kitchen is a chef's dream, with ss appliances, granite countertops, and plenty of space for casual dining. You'll also love the mudroom, powder room, laundry room, and the convenient first floor office/bedroom, perfect for a guest or in-law suite, with a separate entrance. Upstairs finds 4 generously sized bedrooms and two full baths, including a private primary suite with a stall shower, jetted tub, and a custom walk-in closet. The finished lower level is designed for fun and relaxation, with a substantial recreation room, exercise area, powder room, utilities, and extra storage. The expansive deck has access from the family room, kitchen, and mudroom, making for seamless indoor-outdoor living. The large level yard provides ample space for outdoor play, with room to add a pool. Just 1.5 blocks to the NYC train jitney.