Featured in Design NJ Magazine, this extraordinary Colonial home has been described as "a study in contrast between earthy, warm materials and modern elements." Sleek and colorful modern architectural elements are an artistic counterpoint to its traditional center hall Colonial floor plan, creating a wow effect and a Zen-like calm at the the same time. A dramatic two-story entry foyer with high-gloss hardwood floors sets the tone for the rest of the rooms, each with its own personality and functionality. The living room exudes versatility, blending a formal area with a more casual adjacent gathering area, depending upon the mood, while the formal dining room off the foyer features soothing Venetian finish plaster walls. Playful elements dance about the powder room with a wall of porcelain tiles, reclaimed flagstone floor tiles and frosted green glass vessel sink set atop a an orange concrete countertop. Spanning the rear of the home is where its heart beats -- an open concept kitchen and great room -- designed for today's easy lifestyle. The designer kitchen features custom maple cabinetry set against crushed black granite countertops, glass tile backsplash, high-end appliances, porcelain tile floor and a built-in breakfast bar/table that enjoys bay-windowed views of the lovely rear property. A two-car attached garage off the kitchen offers added convenience. Clean lines and materials shape the expansive great room, lending character and comfort. Custom built-in shelving and media cabinets with softly illuminated rice-paper-patterned Lucite panels visually divide the spaces of the room. At the end of the room, a focal gas log fireplace virtually floats within a wall of pale marble, with built-in flat screen TV above.

An open loft area on the second floor looks directly out to an arched showcase window and to the foyer below. The bedrooms exude simple style and elegance, with contemporary closet systems in each. The spacious master bedroom suite is located behind double doors, with high ceilings, ceiling fan and oversized casement windows.The master bath has double bowl sinks set on a granite-topped vanity, with a deep soaking tub, frameless shower and a custom-fitted walk-in closet that has a door to attic storage. A beautifully appointed hall bath with high-end materials adds distinction and cachet.

The lower level is a virtual home beneath a home, featuring a walk-out finished recreation room and pub area with a custom built-in bar with cherry wood cabinetry, granite countertops, sink, bar shelving and ample seating. A home office with wall-to-wall carpeting, an exercise room, a full bath and bonus room round out this level. Generous windows provide lots of light, complete with sliding doors that open to a covered patio.

Attractive extras include an outdoor spa-therapeutic hot tub, inground sprinkler systems, 20 wall speakers in select rooms and four outdoor speakers, a Garage Tek system, invisible fencing, landscape lighting, and so much more.

This special home will appeal to the discerning homebuyer with an appreciation for a sense of style, whimsy, quality and out of the ordinary.

This stunning Townhouse exudes timeless elegance, exquisitely finished throughout with elegant rooms and fabulous open concept floor plan. Special architectural features include high ceilings, gleaming hardwood floors and elaborate moldings. A two-story entry foyer introduces the formal dining room bordered by fluted pillars and raised paneled half walls that join the great room. A distinctive coffered ceiling with a focal gas fireplace surrounded by marble and fluted mantel set the tone for the comfort and elegance of the great room. A seamless flow into the kitchen is especially appealing to today’s living, with a blend of lovely custom woods, granite countertops and high-end stainless steel appliances. The breakfast bar with seating is set on the diagonal, along with a breakfast area and patio access. Handsome plantation shutters add cachet, while a laundry center, powder room and door to the two-car garage add convenience. An elevator accesses all three floors of the home.

Double doors open into a gracious second-floor master suite, embellished with crown moldings that frame a tray ceiling. Features include plush wall-to-wall carpeting, two custom-fitted walk-in closets and a romantic corner gas fireplace with marble surround. A Juliet balcony off the bedroom overlooks the foyer below. His- and her- vanities reside in the luxury master bath, with marble floors, a jetted corner soaking tub and a frameless shower, plus separate commode. Two additional bedrooms each enjoy lovely wall-to-wall carpeting – one has an ensuite bath with double vanity, private commode and shower over tub, with a door that also accesses the hallway.

High ceilings grace the lower level family room, with a full bath and plentiful storage space. Extras include central air conditioning, central vacuum system, alarm system and underground sprinkler system. Well-located just minutes to New York City trains, this is a commuter's delight!