21 Stannard Dr, Essex Junction, VT 05452

This one owner, end unit townhouse is in the sought after community of The Commons in Essex, VT. It offers easy access to stores, a movie theatre, performance center, restaurants, and is a short distance to the interstate. If you have seen townhouses at the Commons in the past, you should come to see this one because it has some real differences and desirable upgrades that set it apart. This house could easily be a 3-4 bedroom home. There are three floors of living space that offer spacious closets/storage in each room. The first floor has an open concept living room/dining room/ kitchen arrangement. There is crown molding and hardwood flooring throughout this first floor area. The living room has a mantel and gas fireplace. The kitchen has upgraded stone countertops, high end stainless steel appliances, a Corian breakfast bar, and a large pantry. The five burner gas range has a convection oven option and a warming drawer. If you like to cook, you will love this range. The first floor master bedroom has a bank of three windows which look out on to a wooded, private back yard. The ensuite bathroom has a soaking tub, newly upgraded tile shower with glass doors, and an upgraded countertop and sink and faucet. The floor is tiled. There is a large laundry room on this level and a power room. The second floor has a large guest bedroom with closet, a full bath with tile floor, a reading/library area, and a large den/TV room that could easily be a third bedroom. The downstairs level has 600 sq. ft. of finished space and 520 sq. ft. of unfinished storage space. There is a large carpeted entertainment area with custom built-in bookcases. There is a separate office space with two large windows looking into the gardens, which could easily be a bedroom or exercise room. Each room has its own heating zone. There is a 3/4 bath with a large shower, tile floor, and linen closet. The large adjoining storage area (519 sq. ft.) allows easy access to the mechanicals and is large enough for a workshop or hobby area and plenty of storage. For outdoor living, there is a large relaxing front porch with room for plenty of chairs. In the back of the home, there is a brick patio with a custom fabricated railing, in case there are young children in the home. The patio is large enough for a grill, table and chairs, and is surrounded by a flower bed. The back area is heavily treed, very private and quiet. There are established perennial gardens and a lovely rock garden. Mowing, snow removal, exterior maintenance, trash removal, and master insurance policy are all included in the $280 association fees. The house was built in 2001, is smoke and pet free, and is an Energy Star home. There are 8 1/2 rooms plus 3 baths and a powder room. Heat and hot water are powered by natural gas. There is an option for using either electric or natural gas for a clothes dryer.