BRAND-NEW CONSTRUCTION is rare in Verona's coveted Forest section, and this home delivers it with a 10-YEAR NEW HOME WARRANTY. Designed by mC Architecture + Design, the 5-bed, 4.1-bath modern colonial spans approx. 3,750 sq ft on three finished levels. Entertaining starts in the navy-paneled dining room, served by a jewel-box butler's pantry with glass-front cabinetry, a wine fridge and a walk-in pantry. The chef's kitchen is the showpiece, anchored by a 7-ft double waterfall island and a full-height slab backsplash, with Thermador appliances, a 6-burner gas range and a pot filler. It flows into the breakfast nook and a family room where a gas fireplace and sliders to the deck set the stage for easy nights in. A front living room, mudroom and powder room complete the level. The primary suite is a true retreat, with a statement wallpaper wall, a walk-in closet and a marble bath with a double vanity and oversized shower. Three more bedrooms, two full baths and laundry share the floor. The walk-out lower level offers a large rec room for a gym, media room or playroom, plus a 5th bedroom with a private entrance and full bath for guests. Oak floors, wainscoting and crown molding add polish throughout. Outside, a flat yard, a paver patio with a gas line and an oversized detached garage with EV charging finish the picture. One block to Verona Park, and within minutes to Forest Ave Elementary School, Bloomfield Ave shops and dining; downtown Montclair and direct trains to NYC.