Privately sited on 2.4± acres at the end of a dead-end street, this Saltbox Colonial directly abuts the permanently preserved 165-acre Cogswell’s Grant property, with open fields and walking trails along the banks of the Essex River.  The home was substantially renovated in 2008-09 and the heart of the home features a beautiful chef’s kitchen with soapstone countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a wood-burning fireplace – the perfect place create meals and enjoy the harvest from your own vegetable gardens. With 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, including a first-floor bedroom suite, this home offers flexible living arrangements for your current and future needs. A large family room with pellet stove, open dining/living room with fireplace and custom built-in cabinetry, a sunroom/atrium, entry foyer and powder room complete the first floor. Upstairs offers three bedrooms, two full bathrooms, a sitting area, and large storage areas for potential room to expand if desired. The lower level with laundry area, mudroom, and direct access to the attached two-car garage offers additional flexible space. Directly across the private drive is a two-story garage/barn with upstairs studio space, a separate driveway and water line. The pastoral property features a large grassy yard, multiple garden areas including an impressive greenhouse and vegetable garden set up, and meadow area. Close to the marinas, restaurants and boutiques in the quaint Village of Essex.