Beautiful roomy colonial located in the highly desirable Highlands neighborhood set on a large lot with a private backyard. The first floor features hardwood floors throughout, updated granite counters in the kitchen and french doors that lead into the formal dining room. A brick fireplace with raised hearth and beautiful built-in bookcases are featured in the family room. A large sliding glass door leads to the sunroom which offers views of the backyard and in-ground pool. The second floor features a master suite with hardwood floors, full bath with shower, walk- in closet and slider with lovely balcony overlooking the backyard. Also, on the second floor are three additional bedrooms, bathroom with bathtub, and spacious laundry room featuring an additional sink and large closet. The walk out basement offers an additional 1,040 s.f. of finished space that makes for a great rec room including a built in bar with sink and fireplace. This level also has an exercise room, half bath, cedar closet and separate room that could be used as an office. Also present is an unfinished storage area with mechanicals. This house is perfectly situated in a quiet neighborhood, yet local to hiking and bikes trails, Winding Trails, shopping and restaurants. Convenient to major highways, UConn Medical Center and Bradley Airport.