18 Hemlock Dr, Essex, CT 06426

Come home to a place where understated and dramatic live in harmony. This spacious and elegant waterfront home of 6,000+SF includes 5 bedrooms, 5.1 baths, paneled study w/fireplace, music/media room, family room, office, fitness/game room & nanny quarters. Dark wideboard walnut flooring throughout. Sited in 1948 on over 2 acres fronting South Cove to take advantage of stunning Essex village, CT river and sunset views, this substantial brick and shingle masterpiece has recently been enhanced by a spectacular two-story addition. The addition offers a seamless transition to new "must haves" while maintaining the architectural hallmarks of a classic waterfront residence. The kitchen boasts a 10'+ ceiling, clerestory windows, Wolf cooktop and wall oven, Miele steamer, granite counter tops, subway tile, multiple sinks, island with 2 inch marble counter top and an atrium door to a wraparound deck overlooking a panoramic view that includes the dock, beach and a parade of wildlife. The kitchen wet bar opens to the adjacent great room with 10'+ ceilings, walls of windows and french doors leading to multiple decks, affording easy access to the gracious professionally landscaped grounds. On the second level of the addition, you will find an incredible master suite, with vaulted, beamed and shiplap ceilings, balcony, sitting/office area and marvelous marble master bath. The water views and sunsets are mesmerizing, the epic private setting extraordinary and the living easy.