Classic white clapboard Colonial in the heart of quaint Brookside, set on a peaceful 1.4-acre lot with a welcoming front porch & swing, detached green barn/garage & even a chicken coop! Full of vintage character, this home has been thoughtfully updated while preserving its original charm. The spacious LR features a beamed ceiling & wood stove and opens to a comfortable family room?ideal for relaxing, a home office or playroom. The warm eat-in kitchen offers a walk-in pantry & opens to a beautiful dining room with built-ins & sliding barn door. Upstairs, the primary bedroom has an en-suite bath w/ vintage copper soaking tub & custom vanity. Two additional sun-filled bedrooms, updated full bath w/ double vanity & river rock shower detail, plus 2nd-floor laundry. Recent improvements include fresh paint, refinished hardwood floors, recessed lighting and updated baths. Approx. two year-old septic & five year-old roof offer added peace of mind. Large mudroom plus an extra room with separate entry for workshop, hobbies or storage. Spacious patio overlooks the expansive rear yard. Just steps to the elementary school, Town Hall, post office & Brookside Beach. Convenient east-side location near NYC-direct train service & major highways. Highly regarded Mendham Twp. schools; West Morris Mendham HS offers the IB program.