If one floor living with separate walk-out lower level in-law apartment are high on your list of must-haves, then you must have this magnificent property! Perfect multi-generational home with pool, set on just under two acres. Approximately 4,000SF total, including 900+SF on the finished lower level. Attached three car garage. The floor plan is open and far from cookie-cutter. This is a custom home with European flair that was a labor of love for the owner/builder. Please see the attached floor plans. Bright and open, with protected sweeping views to the CT River and hills of Lyme and Old Lyme. Wide open kitchen with dual islands, wine chillers, gas cooktop, wall ovens and casual dining area. Great room 18x30 with 15 foot ceiling and fireplace. First floor laundry room. First floor Master suite with sliders to deck, gas fireplace, spacious bath with whirlpool tub and shower. First floor Guest bedroom with full bath ensuite. Indoors and outdoors blend seamlessly. A large enclosed porch overlooking the in-ground pool lies just off the dining room. The wrap-around deck runs the entire length of the house, from the porch to the master bedroom. The finishes are beautiful, the floor plan a joy and the lifestyle easy with quick access to Essex village shops, restaurants, marinas, yacht clubs, the 1776 Griswold Inn and CT River Museum. Minutes to Old Saybook train station and all shoreline activities. Guided virtual showings available upon request. Just two hours from NYC or Boston.