Smart updates abound for this beautifully maintained colonial home in the sought-after Harbor Hills waterfront community! Recessed within a private wooded setting among a canopy of trees, this home provides all the space and comforts for truly enjoyable day-to-day living. A large open kitchen is anchored by an eat-in granite island and offers ample room for formal dining. Step down to a spacious sunken living room adorned with built-in wood shelving that complements a whitewashed brick casing that houses the wood burning stove. The main level also includes a formal front living room, a home office with french doors, and a convenient full bathroom. Upstairs awaits a stately primary suite with vaulted ceilings and sitting area. Unwind in a bathroom retreat complete with soaking tub overlooking dense greenery. The upper level also boasts 3 generously proportioned bedrooms and an updated third bathroom. The finished basement adds a new dimension of recreational space for everyone---a play area, game room, movie night relaxation or a perfect haven to watch the big game. A fifth legal bedroom is ideal for guests or au pair, and is adjacent to a large storage room with built-in shelving. Additional storage nooks can be found just off the lower level in the two-car garage. Enjoy your outdoor gatherings on a rebuilt and expanded, two-tiered Trex deck complete with mood lighting and built-in kitchen (gas grill & fridge)---and all within an eyeshot of the two-level kid playhouse. More recreational fun can be had on the mulched play area that includes a jungle gym, trampoline, swings, slides and picnic table. Venture further down the lit path to your own private campfire area for evening conversation and s'mores. Harbor Hills is a unique waterfront community perched along the South River. Enjoy all the prized amenities including the Yacht Club, community pool, playground, tennis, pickleball, beach area with picnic pavilion, boat slips, and kayak storage.