Tucked Within One Of Scotch Plains' Most Desirable Southside Neighborhoods In The Coles Elementary District, The Setting Captures The Spirit Of A Small Community Surrounded By Nature And A True Sense Of Belonging. Set On A Generous Half-acre Level Lot, The Expanded Colonial Makes An Inviting First Impression With Its Wide Wraparound Front Porch. Inside, The First Floor Flows Seamlessly From The Formal Living Room With Gas Fireplace, Built-in Shelving, And Plantation Shutters Into A Large Chef's Kitchen With A Two-tier Island And Breakfast Bar. The Kitchen Opens To A Casual Dining Area And Family Room With Vaulted Ceilings, A Second Gas Fireplace, And A Wall Of South-facing Windows Overlooking The Backyard And Filling The Home With Natural Light. The Formal Dining Room Connects To A Den - Ideal For An Office Or Playroom - While A Mudroom Off The Garage Adds Laundry And Convenience. Upstairs Are Five Bedrooms, Including An Oversized Primary Suite With Walk-in Closet And Double Vanity Bath. The Finished Basement Offers A Large Rec Room, Utility Room, And Multiple Storage Areas. Outside, A Spacious Composite Deck Steps Down To A Paver Patio Overlooking A Private Fenced Lawn With Sprinkler System And Mature Trees And Landscaping. Premium Utilities Include A Direct-vent Boiler, Hot-water Baseboard Heat, And Central Air. The Walk-up Attic And Generous Closets Throughout Provide Ample Storage. All Of This In A Wonderful Neighborhood That Truly Feels Like Home.