Close your eyes. Picture the most romantic waterfront setting you can imagine. Open your eyes. Your imagination came up short! There is likely no more spectacular waterfront setting to be found in Essex village than at 36 Mack Lane. This the perfect waterfront refuge. The original c.1780 cottage which overlooked the storied Mack shipyard in its heyday of shipbuilding for a young America, has been lovingly restored and expanded to meet modern wants and needs. Wideboard floors throughout set the stage for a seamless blend of period charm and cottage chic luxury. The kitchen addition features a Wolf oven/range, SubZero, Bosch dishwasher, farmhouse sink, custom cabinetry, soapstone counter tops, spacious island and cozy sitting room with fireplace. The adjacent dining room with fireplace will accommodate a large gathering and is adjacent to a sweet study and pantry. The spacious family/living room leads through an atrium door to a wraparound stone terrace with views of Essex village, Middle and South Coves and the CT River. Remodeled master suite with full bath and adjacent laundry room. Two guest bedrooms and another full bath round out the second level. A spacious "bonus room" over the garage can function as an office, studio, workshop or fitness room. Completed in 2017, this vintage home is as good as new, but still offers original antique charm. Minutes from Main Street shops, restaurants, marinas and yacht clubs. Only two hours from NYC or Boston.