A magnificent country property with 7.84 wooded acres and a beautifully landscaped yard with stone walls and an array of flowers and trees. The front stone patio is a perfect spot to enjoy your morning coffee or evening glass of wine - surrounded by beautiful perennial gardens, you're sure to feel relaxed and connected with nature here. Inside this lovely custom home you'll find a flexible floor plan with wood floors, a gourmet kitchen with slate counters, cherry cabinetry and center island, formal dining, a woodstove in the sunny living room, Rumford fireplace in the adjoining family room, a mudroom plus plenty of storage space throughout. Enjoy a convenient 1st floor bedroom and laundry. Upstairs you'll find a wonderful master suite with in-room vanity, spacious closet plus access to the main upstairs bath with additional vanity and tiled/glass shower. The other bedroom on this level is currently being used as an office/den and offers tons of built-in shelves and storage. You'll find a large detached two car garage with studio great for all of your extra gear and vehicles. Enjoy central air in the warmer months. A very well-maintained home in a private setting is ready for new owners! Minutes to all of Essex's amenities plus easy access to the mountains for year round recreation.