Exceptional & elegant, this stately Georgian Colonial sits in a prime location on beautiful Ridgewood Ave & offers all the characteristics of a home of this era with high ceilings, gracious rooms & gorgeous original wood stairwells, floors & trim. The foyer opens to a large formal dining rm & expansive living rm with a fireplace flanked by a beautiful wood mantel & leads to the relaxing window-lined den/sunrm. The kitchen is fit for a chef with top-of-the-line appliances & yards of granite counters & cabinetry to make prepping meals for a crowd an easy task. A gas fireplace in the brick accent wall brings a cozy homey atmosphere to this expansive space that easily sits 6 plus for casual meals. A PR completes this 1st level. The gracious 2nd floor landing opens to 4 generous BRs including the primary suite with a large sitting rm, walk-in closets, a full bath with double vanity, tub & stall shower and vaulted ceiling. A jack & jill bath connects 2 additional BRs, one with a charming sleeping porch, & an additional 4th BR. The 3rd floor has 2/3 more BRs, one with an ensuite BA; a hall bath & storage space. The finished basement is additional living space with another full bath, rec rm with outside entry to yard & pool, laundry & utilities. The yard features a fenced inground pool, 2 car detached garage with second floor that could be renovated back to its original carriage house apt. Central air. Sprinklers. NYC direct train from GR station. Top rated schools.