This charming, sunny, and versatile cottage-style 4-bedroom home offers an open floor plan perfect for casual living and gracious entertaining. The spacious foyer leading to both the living room/study with beautiful slate fireplace and the dining room which opens to the center island kitchen with custom cherry cabinetry, granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances. Step down into the family room and enjoy the view through the wall of windows overlooking the beautifully landscaped property with access to the Belgian block patio and pool. The Master Bedroom Suite w/walk-in closet and bath are privately situated on the 1st floor. A 2nd full bath and mudroom is at the rear entrance, which leads to the detached 1 car garage with 2nd floor storage. Upstairs offers three additional bedrooms, full bath, and an alcove retreat for exercise equipment, office, or play area. The full unfinished basement provides a workshop area, laundry nook, and generous storage. With hardwood and ceramic tile floors, ample closets, and many storage areas this home is in move-in condition. Grounds are lovingly maintained in a wonderful, friendly neighborhood. Yard is large enough for privacy and activities, yet minimal maintenance needed. This home is the perfect starter home or next step for the active young family, as well as ideal for downsizing and an alternative to an adult community. Situated in one of Rumson's most prestigious neighborhoods, located less than a mile from the beach, schools, and close to the NYC ferry and train, this home offers the ultimate in fine living! Block 131, Lot 5 Lot Size: 100 x 140 (14,000 sq ft) House: 2600 square feet 2011 Taxes: $9,728 2011 homeowners insurance: $1,251 2 story, single family home 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths 12 rooms Full unfinished basement Central air, 2-zone baseboard hot-water heat, ceiling fans, natural gas cooking, recessed lighting, wood-burning fireplace, center island kitchen 1st Floor: Family Room, Dining Room, Study with Fireplace, Foyer, Kitchen, Full Bath, Master Bedroom & Full Bath Suite 2nd Floor: 3 Bedrooms, Full Bath Full unfinished basement 1-car Detached Garage with 2nd floor In-ground Pool Shed Mature Gardens Approximate Year Built: 1932 Current Owners Purchased: 1997 Renovation: 2001