Welcome to this stately colonial home situated on a picturesque 1.21-acre lot in the sought-after Morning Brook community in Forest Hill. This impressive brick-front residence offers exceptional curb appeal with a covered brick front porch, concrete walkway, attached side-load 3-car garage, and expansive asphalt driveway for additional parking. Backing to mature woods, this home combines elegance, space, and privacy with luxurious finishes throughout.
Step inside the grand 2-story foyer featuring hardwood floors with bedroom overlooking balconies, chandelier, dual curved staircase with runner and metal balusters, and dramatic palladium windows that fill the home with natural light. The formal living room showcases crown and chair molding and opens to a bright adjoining sunroom with casement windows and recessed lighting. The center hall is accented with hardwood flooring, architectural columns, and spacious coat closets. Entertain in the formal dining room complete with crown molding, picture frame molding, chandelier with decorative rosette, and elegant wall sconces.
The main level office offers a quiet workspace with a bay window, while the spectacular 2-story great room features coffered ceilings, a floor-to-ceiling stone gas fireplace with mantel, ceiling fan, and plush carpeting. The gourmet kitchen is designed for both everyday living and entertaining with a large center island with breakfast bar and pendant lighting, granite countertops, rich wood cabinetry with glass inserts, designer tile backsplash, undermount cabinet lighting, walk-in pantry, all stainless steel appliances including a gas cooktop and wall oven, plus a spacious breakfast nook with table space and chandelier . An additional family room with hardwood flooring and recessed lighting provides even more gathering space. Two powder rooms with ceramic tile floors and pedestal sinks complete the main level.
Upstairs, the hardwood upper hallway overlooks both the foyer and great room below. The luxurious primary suite features a lighted tray ceiling, spacious sitting room, and walk-in closets with custom closet systems and versatile area that doubles as a dressing room, sitting room, or private office. The attached spa-like primary bath offers dual vanities with makeup area, two separate water closets, jetted garden tub, and walk-in shower with built-in bench, dual showerheads, and accent tile. Four additional bedrooms - two bedrooms have their private ensuite baths with shower/tub combo and single vanities and two bedrooms connected by a Jack & Jill bath.
The finished lower level is ideal for entertaining with a large rec room, wet bar with granite countertops, brick gas fireplace with mantel, full bath, and walk-up access to the rear patio and interior access to the 3-car garage. Additional basement features include a sauna, storage room, and unfinished space for future expansion or additional storage.
Enjoy outdoor living on the rear paver patio with retaining wall and built-in seating backing to peaceful wooded surroundings on the expansive 1.21-acre lot. A truly exceptional home offering luxury, functionality, and timeless design in one of Forest Hill's premier communities.