88 Laurel Ave, Bloomfield Twp., NJ 07003

Welcome to this captivating 4-bedroom, 2-full bath Colonial on a leafy side street on the Glen Ridge Border, near Bloomfield Avenue's shops & restaurants, the Garden State Parkway, & less than a mile from 2 train stations! How do we love this home? Let us count the ways. The enclosed three-season porch with newer windows is perfect for relaxing & watching the world go by. Inside, vertical hardwood flooring with ribbon inlay graces the living room & formal dining room. A brick-front wood burning fireplace with matching wall sconces sits center stage in the living room, while 2 wood columns flank the sunny den/playroom off to the side. The updated kitchen, with pantry, mudroom & access to the backyard, features stainless steel appliances, subway tiles, granite counters & recessed lighting. The 2nd floor boasts four roomy bedrooms, with ceiling fans and built-ins, as well as a main bath with quartz custom vanity, subway tiles & a tub/shower. The main bedroom has access to the renovated third floor where you'll find a rec room that could be a fifth bedroom or office, with more built-ins and storage. The finished walk-out basement with new floors has a rec room, a guest bed, a full bath with marble floor & tub/shower, a laundry nook & utility/work room. A lovely, level backyard with patio & one-car garage rounds out this amazing home. Oh, & did we mention 23 Skiddoo, a beloved restaurant/bakery/coffee cafe, is a block away? One double espresso with a raisin Danish coming up