The established Beacon Hill neighborhood in Chester Township provides a verdant 2.3-acre backdrop for this 5,623 square-foot center hall Colonial brimming with character and stylish updates. The sun-splashed floor plan provides five bedrooms, four-and-one-half baths and an attached three-car garage. Outside, open and level grounds contain a heated in-ground pool with spa and wraparound patio, cabana outbuilding featuring a shower, gas grill, fireplace, enormous tiered Ipé deck and fenced backyard. Centrally located less than three miles from Midtown Direct trains to New York City, there is also easy access to Routes 206, 24, 78 and 287 from this desirable community. Highlights of the vast open floor plan include hardwood floors, three fireplaces, two wet bars, traditional moldings, generously sized rooms, neutral paint colors, recessed lighting, an updated kitchen, finished walkout basement, luxurious primary suite and a secondary in-law or au pair bedroom accessed by a private staircase. Classic architecture is enhanced by a landscaped front walkway, soaring columned entrance accented in stone and transom-topped front door edged by sidelights. The welcoming foyer designed with parquet floors, a staircase, crown moldings and views into some of the main rooms creates a memorable introduction. In the oversized living room, a fireplace, hardwood floors, crown moldings and French doors to the rear deck are impressive design elements. Fitted with parquet floors, the dining room also has French doors to the rear deck. Another set of French doors reveals a dramatic two-story library with stairs to a railed loft, elegantly-mantled fireplace, built-in bookcases, richly-toned wood paneling, hardwood floors, and a window wall capped by a circle top window. An on-trend chef's kitchen presents white cabinetry, granite counters, a decorative tile backsplash, hardwood floors and a collection of high-end appliances including a Viking range with double ovens and a coordinating hood, Bosch dishwasher, double door refrigerator and trash compactor. The kitchen's dining area is designed with a brick wall fireplace featuring a woodstove, recessed lights, a chandelier and hardwood floors. This dining area connects to a sizeable family room offering a stylish wet bar with seating and storage, brick wall wood-burning fireplace, exposed ceiling beam, rear staircase and French doors to the deck. This level is completed by powder and laundry rooms. Upstairs, a spacious primary bedroom is set under a deep tray ceiling and offers a fireplace, walk-in closet, hardwood floors and recessed lighting. The updated primary bath provides a spa-inspired experience with its soaking tub, double sink vanity and oversized clear glass shower featuring a bench and customized tilework. There are four additional bedrooms on the second level; one is part of a multi-room au pair or guest suite accessed by a private staircase. Additional living space has been created in the finished walkout basement, which contains a game room with wet bar, full bath with a huge tiled steam shower, storage space, utilities, and access to the garage. Of special note is the pool complex set beyond the tiered deck. Edged in colorful decorative tiles, the heated pool offers an integrated spa, extensive patio surround, diving board, plus an outdoor fireplace and cabana with changing area and shower. Serving the home are multiple zones of natural gas heat and central air conditioning, a whole house generator and central vacuum. This Colonial's desirable location is close to award-winning schools, shopping, restaurants and recreation. Local farm stands, pick-your-own orchards, thousands of acres of parkland, hiking trails, horseback riding, cycling, sports clubs and other activities give Chester a rural feel in a commutable Morris County locale.