Welcome home to this gracious, renovated 3-bedroom, 2.1 bath ranch in South Orange’s desirable Newstead neighborhood. Set on a private .63-acre fully fenced lot, this distinctive home blends mid-century character with spacious, sun-filled rooms designed for entertaining and everyday living.

The expansive backyard offers a serene retreat with extensive native plantings, a large deck, level lawn, and a wooded area with a winding path. Inside, the foyer makes a memorable first impression with a soaring vaulted ceiling, oversized skylight, and colorful powder room. Long, wide open living and rooms connect around a grand stone wood-burning fireplace, while oversized picture windows frame backyard views and bring the outdoors in.

The classic eat-in kitchen features new quartz countertops, tile backsplash, and gray cabinetry. Nearby, the bright family room offers excellent flexibility use space. On one side of the foyer, two bedrooms share an updated Jack-and-Jill bath with a tub shower and two separate sinks. Just beyond, the primary suite is a restful retreat with multiple closets, built-in storage, and peaceful backyard views. The spa-like en-suite bath offers a luxurious experience with a skylight, vaulted ceiling, double vanity, stall shower, and large jetted tub.

Additional features include central air, beautiful wood floors, new recessed LED lighting, double-glazed thermal windows, first-floor laundry/pantry, an oversized attached 2-car garage, partially finished basement with new vinyl floors, underground sprinkler system, and built-in speakers. A walk-up attic, running the length of the house, provides abundant storage and potential for future finishing.

Newstead’s quiet, flat streets are ideal for walking and biking, enhancing the warm neighborhood feel. Close to the 2,000-acre South Mountain Reservation and just one block from the jitney to South Orange’s NYC Midtown Direct train, this home offers a rare balance of architectural character, generous spaces, thoughtful updates and peaceful living.