Have you been searching for a light, bright craftsman-style home in Mountain Lakes? This perfectly sized move-in ready home with beautiful woodland views is the light at the end of your tunnel. Walking distance to schools, lakes, restaurants, and the train, the property sits on .61 acres with an expansive private backyard. A circular driveway welcomes you to the front French door inviting you into the spacious foyer. The traditional chestnut woodwork is now a fresh, modern white throughout, highlighting handsome trim, crown moldings, and the elegant coffered ceiling in the dining room. From the dining room, head into the beautiful kitchen with an oversized center island and must-have pantry. The kitchen flows into the sunny family room, an addition with custom built-in cabinets, window seats, wet bar with wine refrigerator, and wide windows offering an incredible view. Sliders open up to a fabulous deck for summer BBQs. Off the kitchen, there's also a mudroom and powder room. An expansive living room features a wood-burning fireplace and distinctive mantel. The adjacent sunroom/den makes a delightful office space. Upstairs, the generous primary bedroom includes two closets and an ensuite bath. Two of the three additional bedrooms offer doors to a balcony overlooking woods. The basement has tons of storage space plus an enormous rec room and convenient door to the pool-sized backyard. Enjoy all this, plus top schools, lakes, beaches, and an ideal location near major highways.