This bright colonial home offers a mid-century vibe offers an open & airy feeling. This 5 bedroom, 3.2 bath side-hall Colonial is nestled in the foothills of the South Mountain. The formal LV boasts a WB fireplace and the adjoining DN has picture windows overlooking the lush backyard. There are beautiful HW floors, crown moldings, & large windows bringing in natural light throughout the home. The all-white kitchen has a breakfast nook as well as access to the side screened-in patio. There is a powder room on the 1st floor, as well as an ensuite 5th bedroom or office w/ large closets. On the 2nd level, you will find a spacious primary ensuite with tree top views, 2 large closets, a bath w/ a stall shower & large linen closet. There are three additional spacious bedrooms w/ large closets (one w/ access to a private wooden balcony) & a hall bathroom. The walkout lower level offers a large family room/ rec room w/ a wall of beautiful wooden built-ins & a fireplace. There is a laundry/ utility room as well as two large storage rooms on this level. The house boasts newer mechanicals, a newer roof and 2 zone central cooling / forced hot air, solar panels and a 2-car attached garage. The .33 acre level lot offers lots of space for outside play and gardening! This central location is ideal. You are minutes away from beautiful parks including the South Mountain Reservation, reputable schools & South Orange's quaint downtown village with shops, restaurants, train station to NYC.