This reimagined lakeside cottage is transformed creating an idyllic retreat to live, work and play year-round. A combination of open lofted spaces and seldom found intricate details evoke a rustic sophistication. Each space is crafted for multiple uses. Enter to find a great room with vertical grain fir floors, locally quarried stone, gas fireplace, beamed ceilings and window seat. A sun-filled kitchen has gas cooking and incredible storage. There is a bedroom with exposed stone, a mudroom/laundry/office and one FB on the first floor-all with stunning views. The deck is a perfect vantage point for viewing an everchanging array of birds and waterfowl. A turned stair leads to a master bedroom suite with expansive lake views. The post and beam carriage house is 20 steps away. Created as a work at home space, it’s the perfect guest house adding 1000 SF. A lower-level great room offers inspirational views. Upstairs find a studio with kitchenette and full bath. The two-car garage is just below. Both buildings are renovated stem to stern (see spec sheets) - insulation, wiring, plumbing, well and septic, Marvin windows/doors, high efficiency propane heat and on demand hot water and central air in the main house. Split units are found in the barn. This 1.49 acre parcel offers gently sweeping grounds settling at lake’s edge. Launch your boat from the dock and discover 265 acres of pristine fishing, boating and swimming. If you’re not yet convinced, visit at sunset. Welcome home.

This elegant village residence is nestled in a quiet enclave near Essex Main Street. Beautiful grounds, gardens and post and beam pool house frame this grand home with private guest/au pair quarters. Reminiscent of European estates, the public rooms open to a central courtyard creating a seamless indoor/outdoor living experience. The Cypress front entry greets you with a feeling of “home.” Enter the living room flanked by a wet bar, built ins and central fireplace. French doors bathe this space in light. A professional, center island kitchen with large pantry opens to a breakfast room and fireplaced sitting area--perfectly scaled for everyday living. Celebrate holiday traditions in a grand formal dining room equipped with butler’s pantry. The home is well-suited to multi-generational living with private quarters perfect for guests, returning fledglings or au pair. There are 5 BRs in the main home including the first floor primary suite and second BR/office. BRs 3,4 and 5 are upstairs with a central loft with 2 full baths and laundry. The private guest quarters has 2 BRs, kitchenette, living area and separate entrance. The lower-level rec/media room offers 1,000+ SF not included in the total. All areas are efficiently zoned for heating/AC when not in use. Completing this retreat is the pool complex- a post & beam barn with walk up loft, half bath and hardscaped firepit. Live and entertain year-round in the heart of Essex. Welcome home.