Find this beautifully updated Essex village property just off River Road, a one-mile stroll to Main Street. Extensive renovations include extensive millwork, built-ins and hardwoods. A welcoming foyer is flanked by a formal living room with propane fireplace and wet bar. Built to entertain, the center island kitchen features a gas range, double ovens and two dishwashers. An adjacent dining room will be well used, along with the library with fireplace and bookshelves, currently a breakfast room. French doors across the back of the home bathe rooms in light and create great flow for outdoor entertaining. Upstairs, there is a true master suite with den/sitting room, walk in closets and large bath along with three generous additional bedrooms. There is a second floor laundry. Each bath is updated. The daylight, walk out lower level has great potential for additional finished living space. This home embodies true, turn-key living. Significant infrastructure updates include new second floor windows, septic, roof, chimney repointing, water treatment, whole house generator, AC condenser and water heater. A circular drive, brick walk and an easy to enjoy and maintain landscape frame this perfect retreat. Start each day with a walk to the village for the Times and a coffee.