This year-round home, with two bedrooms and a home office/bonus room and two and a half baths, has been thoughtfully renovated and expanded with great care to incorporate all of today’s comforts while preserving its character and charm. The minute you turn onto scenic Island Road in Essex the panoramic views of the tidal flats and estuaries of the Great Marsh and surrounding nature will inspire you. At the very end of the road, tucked away on a private dead-end lane and steps from a boat launch, this quaint coastal cottage-style home offers spectacular views from almost every room from Castle Hill to Hog Island, Conomo Point and beyond. With multiple living spaces that are flexible for your needs, this home lives comfortably and efficiently. The impeccably maintained property includes pea-stone driveway with parking for 3 cars, a back deck with jacuzzi hot tub for year-round enjoyment and outdoor dining area for summer meals, a grassy lawn with gardens and a custom-built shingled shed with loft for storage. With access to the Essex River, boating, kayaking and incredible birdwatching all at your doorstep living the coastal lifestyle that Essex has to offer is effortless on Hardy Lane