$595,000 South Orange 3BR 2.5BA, Tucked away atop a gentle knoll on a in South Orange, New Jersey

Tucked away atop a gentle knoll on a quiet, tree-lined street in South Orange?s highly desirable gaslight district, this bright and inviting, eight-room, story book English Tudor ? with eat-in kitchen, three large bedrooms including a master suite, 2.1 baths and finished lower level ? offers an ideal blend of everyday comfort and fine architectural detail. This distinctive home is within easy walking distance of schools, town and parks and is only one block away from a stop for jitney service running to Midtown Direct trains into Manhattan. Children attend the highly rated South Mountain Elementary School. The first level features a deep entry vestibule with leaded glass window and sidelights; sweeping, front-to-back formal living room with wood-burning fireplace and built-in bookshelves; elegant formal dining room with paneled wainscoting; large eat-in kitchen with separate breakfast area and sliding door to the rear patio; sunny family room with built-in bookshelves and sliding door to the backyard; powder room; and laundry. A breezeway runs from a side entry off the kitchen to the two-car garage. The second level offers a master suite comprised of a spacious bedroom and private bath with skylight; two additional, exceptionally large bedrooms with built-in desks and storage and shared en suite bath; and center hallway. The finished lower level includes a spacious recreation room with dry bar; two storage rooms; and utility room. South Orange is a flourishing and diverse community (home to the new South Orange Performing Arts Center) where residents enjoy local and area shopping, gourmet restaurants and an exceptional range of cultural and recreational activities. Home to Seton Hall University, this community is convenient to major highways and only 20 minutes from Newark International Airport. Midtown Direct trains provide a convenient 28-minute commute into Manhattan.Listing originally posted at http