Cypress entry doors welcome you to an elegant village residence nestled in a quiet enclave, steps to Essex Main Street. This exceptional location offers beautiful grounds and a post and beam barn/pool house creating a seamless, indoor/outdoor living experience. Enter the living room with extensive built ins, fireplace and French doors that bathe the space in light and open to a central courtyard. A professional, center island kitchen opens to a breakfast area and fireplaced sitting area--perfectly scaled for everyday living. There is a large pantry/laundry adjacent the kitchen. Celebrate holiday traditions in a grand, formal dining room equipped with butler’s pantry. This home is well-suited to flexible, multi-generational living. There are 4/5 BRs in the main home including an expansive first-floor primary suite and adjacent second bedroom, currently an office. Upstairs find three bedrooms centered around the sitting area with 2 full baths and laundry. The guest quarters/au pair suite has 2 BRs, kitchenette, living/dining space accessed via separate entrance - perfect for guests or returning fledglings. The lower-level rec/media room offers additional finished space and a full bath not included in total square footage. All areas are zoned efficiently for heating/AC when not in use. The icing, is a post & beam barn with walk up loft, half bath and patio/firepit overlooking the pool. Live and play in the heart of Essex. Stunning property. Exceptional location.