248 Old Stage Rd, Essex, VT 05452

The appeal of this custom 4-bed, 4-bath home creeps up on you . .. as you approach along the long circular drive . .. . as you open the arts-and-crafts inspired front door with a real wooden peep-door . .. as you discover a surplus of surprises once indoors. Gourmet double-island kitchen is the true heart of this home. Lofted wood ceiling warms a great room where walls of glass doors lead onto covered porch and open trellis, with tiered wraparound deck leading to stone-lined paths to a freshwater pond with rowboat awaiting on its private beach. Indoors again, step down to family room/home theater that opens to a game room with bar. Notice the continuous wood floors, Hubbardton Forge lighting, 3 gas fireplaces (with 1 in master bath!) and 1 wood fireplace, the open staircase and loft-office, the Jack-and-Jill bath between two main floor bedrooms. One of the most luxurious master suites you'll ever see, and a second master upstairs. Heated 2-car attached garage, plus 4-car detached garage.

Amazing home on 10 acres in convenient Essex. Sprawling contemporary loaded w/ features. Great room expansive w/ wood burning FP in sitting area. Gourmet kitchen w/ exciting island for cook & guests. Outstanding appliance package w/ Meile top of the line & sub-zero refrigerator, 5 burner cook top & great SS farmers sink. Double pantries & built-in china cabinetry great for entertaining. 4 season sun rm w/ floor to ceiling windows looking onto gardens, patios & 2 aerated ponds. 1st floor family rm adjoins game rm w/ bar. Master suite w/ FP w/ vaulted bed chamber & exquisite bath w/ tile WI shower, European gas FP & wood vanities. Private patios & gardens. North wing office & bdrm share Jack & Jill bath. 2nd floor office & craft rm w/ bridge over the great rm. 2nd master suite perfect for guests or au pair w/ cathedral ceilings, Palladian window, huge bath & closets. Free standing 4 car garage & 2 addtl bays in the attached garage.