248 Old Stage Rd, Essex Jct, 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.