Come home to peaceful surroundings! Striking Contemporary that merges the indoor/outdoor areas together in perfect harmony. Inside is a beautifully renovated kitchen, living room with gas fireplace and wall of windows, and the convenience of a first-floor suite with a private balcony. Upstairs are 3 bedrooms, one en-suite with full bath. And if you need a home office, the finished lower level walk-out is the perfect space. The outdoor space is fabulous, with a spacious deck perfect for intimate gatherings or your larger celebrations. Many improvements include a new patio, deck, gutter cards, water pump, new thermal pane windows, and water heater. This home offers privacy yet convenience to the center of Essex. Only 2 miles to The Griswold Inn and the peaceful views of sailboats docked along the Connecticut River. And for the true nature lovers and hikers, enjoy plenty of land preserves, Doanes Woods and Canfield Meadow Woods.