Close to Essex and Smuggler's Notch! This 3-bedroom, 2 1/2 bath home is on 2.0 private acres. From the moment you walk into the front door you will see just how homey this country home is. The kitchen boasts an island, slate floors, and a stone fireplace. The dining area is spacious and well-lit. The family room has a fireplace, exposed wood beams and deep windowsills for sitting and enjoying the natural landscape. The living room is centrally located and enters onto the back deck where you will find a 3-season porch that overlooks the woods, gardens and back yard. The oversized master suite has a fireplace with wood mantel and the master bathroom has a jetted tub, shower, and walk-in closet. There are also 2 bedrooms with hearths and a bonus room. Step out onto the front porch and pause, it is so peaceful with the many perennial gardens, a wrap-around deck, beautiful, exposed rock wall, water feature and a well-maintained back yard for playing, campfires and garden space. The upper level of the garage houses a woodworking shop however it could have many uses such as a home office or a game room. Some of the updates include heat pump water heater, moisture barrier in basement, 50-amp hot tub outlet, refinished spruce wood floors, new carpet in stairway, fresh paint throughout and chimney updates/inspection. This move in ready home must be seen in person to appreciate all it has to offer!!