Situated at the base of The Great Swamp National Wildlife Preserve, this magnificent light-filled center-hall colonial enjoys a wonderfully serene setting. With almost 5,600 sq. ft. of living space, this incredible Nicholas Gentile Golden River home showcases superior European craftsmanship, construction & attention to detail. Tall trees & manicured shrubbery artfully frame the exterior. This architecturally distinctive property commands attention. The living room & formal diningroom provide excellent space for entertaining on the highest level. Hardwood floors, high ceilings, deep crown moldings & recessed lights are featured throughout the first floor living space. Both rooms include front bay windows & the gas fireplace in the living room has Breccia marble & mantle w/ extensive millwork. French doors in the living room open to the family room with a gas fireplace featuring an elegant cast stone mantle, a ceiling fan & a bay window overlooking the backyard & the Great Swamp. Adjacent to the family room is the designer kitchen w/ separate pantry closet. Custom cherry perimeter cabinets painted ivory with Santa Cecilia granite include both under-cabinet and up-lighting & substantial storage capacity. A tumbled marble backsplash, pot-filler faucet, recessed & custom pendant lighting are featured. The center island breakfast bar offsets the light cabinets with rich dark wood & Amadeus granite & offers additional storage, workspace, a warming drawer, 2-drawer dishwasher, Miele Speed Oven & Miele oven. Appliances include a 6-burner gas range, integrated exhaust hood above, Kitchen Aid refrigerator & additional Miele dishwasher & Marvel wine cooler. All kitchen fixtures have a polished nickel finish & the two kitchen sinks are by Franke. The adjoining breakfast area has a vaulted ceiling with a ceiling fan & a French door leading to the deck & backyard for outdoor dining & entertaining. Beyond the deck, an expansive yard backs to light woods & park lands. Completing the main level is a guest room or 6th bedroom positioned next to a full bath with tumbled marble tile. Across the hall is access to the 2-car garage, a back staircase to the second level & side exit. On the second level, five more bedrooms & three full baths assure your complete comfort. The master suite features Palladian windows, wall-to-wall carpeting, a 10?8? tray ceiling, recessed lights, ceiling fan and a gas fireplace with Breccia marble surround. Dentil moldings, wide trim & built-ins are featured. There are two walk-in closets with built-ins at the entry to the master bath. Immerse yourself in luxury, the master bath features a tumbled marble tile floor & shower, furniture quality vanities with granite counter top & two sinks, a Neptune spa tub featuring Crema Bordeaux granite surround & a separate water closet with toilet and tile shower. French doors in the bedroom open to the master sitting room featuring a wall of built-in cabinets with shelves, large windows, crown moldings & recessed lights. There is a wall of closets in the sitting room as well. Four family bedrooms all include carpeting, recessed lights, crown moldings, a ceiling fan & ample closet storage with built-ins. The second bedroom has a ceiling height of 10? 5?. There is a hall bath. The other 3 bedrooms on the 2nd floor all have 9?4? ceilings. The 5th bedroom has private access from the first level & includes a walk-in closet & en suite full bath. The 2nd floor laundry room has a full size washer & dryer and stainless steel laundry sink. The lower level has a 7th bedroom with daylight window, ceiling fan, carpeting & recessed lights with a beautifully finished full bath nearby. A large play room, rec room & exercise room feature recessed lighting & 9?3? ceiling height. There is ample storage on this level & a second staircase leading up to the 2-car garage with GarageTek garage system upgrades throughout.…