Essex Village...a home you will love! Designed for the way we live today, this well maintained custom Colonial offers the perfect blend of traditional features and modern home design. A tree lined drive leads to a gracious entrance making a great first impression and opens to elegant well-proportioned rooms that blend seamlessly with the natural surroundings. The living room, a room where everything is just right, features charming French doors and is centered around a wood burning fireplace. The well-appointed kitchen with a breakfast bar and casual dining area leads to the formal dining room...the perfect place for celebrating special occasions or gathering with friends and family for some holiday cheer. The light-filled family room is designed everyday living; savor the sunshine from your own private deck overlooking park-like grounds. Upstairs you will find the primary suite with a beautifully remodeled bathroom and three guest rooms...where every detail has been considered for their home away from home. A full basement with updated mechanicals also has offers plenty of space for all of your storage needs. Offering privacy without seclusion the house is prominently set on 1.28 acres in a private natural setting, bordered by stately trees, colorful hydrangeas and beautiful perennial gardens. Experience all historic Essex has to offer-just a short stroll to the Griswold Inn, the Connecticut River Museum, the library, restaurants, shops, marinas, yacht clubs & so much more.