This beautiful neo-Victorian cedar farmhouse combines traditional styling with modern convenience. Wrap around porches, front and back, offer an invitation to relax and socialize. Enter the home through an oak and beveled glass door into an entranceway flanked by French doors and graced with a proportionate hardwood staircase. The homes ambiance is defined by oversized Pella windows, hardwood floors, wainscoting and cove molding and traditional fireplaces. On the main floor, a spacious living and dining area with an Italian marble fireplace and Bow windows makes entertainment a joy. Enter the kitchen through a pocket door and discover a countertop eating area just right for homework and quick snacks. This functional room has an island stove, Subzero refrigerator, ample Corian counters, cabinets and pantry space. The breakfast nook, situated in an octagonal turret, is nestled between porches. Encircled by five generous windows with wooden Venetian blinds, this room offers a lovely view of the backyard Wisteria-draped arbor. A kitchen fireplace and seating area is a cozy spot for snuggling before the television or listening to music on the whole house stereo system. At the front of the house, a office sports distinctive, traditional wallpaper, built in bookcases and a wet bar with an Italian marble countertop. A powder room with a white ceramic pedestal sink is just a few steps away. Journey upstairs to discover an expansive master bedroom replete with Bow windows, recessed lighting and a walk-in closet. Visit the master bath to enjoy the luxury of an oversized whirlpool bath and his and her sinks set in Italian marble. Another generous bath serves the second and third bedrooms. The fourth bedroom has a private powder room and shower. These comfortable, quiet rooms are dressed with neutral beige wall to wall carpeting and washed with natural light from double-hung Pella windows. The basement at 6004 Brookside provides a welcome retreat. A finished game room with a functional fireplace, wet bar, built-in bookshelves, Berber carpet and mini-refrigerator is great for sleepovers or teen get-togethers. The downstairs bathroom is ample, with neutral, durable ceramic tile. For the family hobbyist, a large workshop with two built-in work benches, an exterior door, wood storage racks and a cable television connection provides hours of contentment. For the photographer, a darkroom is tucked into the utility room, near two new hot water tanks. The laundry is a room of its own, complete with wash sink and closet. For optimal temperature control, the whole house heating and cooling system in the basement is supplemented with an efficient attic air conditioner and three functional gas fireplaces. Now step outside for a walk around the property. A concrete driveway leads to a two car garage with an additional parking space. A bright green front yard, pampered by an in- ground irrigation system, is graced with an island planting. You'll find Rhododendron, Azalea, Burning Bush, Birch, Maple and Purple Passion. The back yard has a storage shed, arbor, maples and a score of mature pines for privacy. An electric fence rings the property, so the family pup can play in the yard and nap on the porches. This is a house that adds an element of quality and grace to all aspects of daily life.