46 Book Hill Road, Essex, CT 06426

Nestled into the landscape surrounded by streams and forest sits 46 Book Hill Road. This bespoke home was built in 1787 according to Essex Land Records. As you enter this property you will follow the stone driveway leading to your cottage in the woods. 3.5 acres comprised of fields, landscaped lawn, and mature forest will transport you to serenity. The property truly is your escape from the daily grind where you can drift to sleep and wake listening to the stunning sounds nature who has claimed the land as their home. Classically historic from the exterior, this home is oozing with charm. As you enter from the lower level, you will see the covered patio where rainy afternoons can be spent daydreaming (or working from home!!) with the most stunning views. The 3-season porch offers a seasoned brick floor and Jalousie windows that set the scene for an afternoon snoozing or snuggling up with blankets and a great read. The mudroom will greet you as you officially make your way into the home. Peer around the corner and you'll enter the outdoor garden dining patio. A working fireplace provides the perfect "make your own pizza" night where family and friends can gather. The garden bath is aptly accessible right from the patio for guests. A perennial garden boasts stunning roses and peonies that will bring joy year after year. As you make your way inside, you are truly entering a "new home". Updates include, 200AMP service upgrade, central air/heat (propane), plumbing throughout, Geomatrix 1,000-gallon septic system and new well. The home rebuilt from the inside in 2020/21. The mudroom (renovated in 2023) has heated tile floors that will warm your feet, and the custom shoe rack offers ample space for shoes, yoga mats and umbrellas. New LG washer and dryer sit upon pedestals for easy access. Custom cabinetry and a pantry provide storage, along with coat hooks for jackets, leashes, etc. Walking out of the mudroom the first bedroom of the house is easily located. Perfect for guest or home office. As you make your way up the stairs, a large closet is located to your right offering significant space needed to store jackets, seasonal clothing, skis/snowboards, workout gear...you name it. Take the stairs to the top floor and you are home! A true open space providing the opportunity to live, dine, and relax all in one area. Cathedral ceilings, wood beams and light, light, light stream into this stunning home. A new kitchen, completed in 2021 provides the backdrop for cooking, family meals, and being with loved ones. The living room, complete with the original "camp" casement windows suggests you are away for the summer...when you are actually enjoying the view from your own living room. A brand-new bathroom: vaulted ceiling, Bianco Carrera marble walk in shower, Koehler hardware, heated Schluter Bianco Carrera floors. The primary bedroom is just off the main living area and sits in the original 1787-built section of the home. Vaulted ceilings, original hardwood floors, and tons of natural light. There is a huge walk-in closet for all your storage needs. The closet could double as a home office. Just up the hill sits "The Barnacle" a detached 2-car garage with a beautiful space atop. All new windows and doors on both floors. Upstairs is a home office, yoga studio, artists loft, use your imagination.... The top floor has a ductless mini-split for heating/cooling and a porch for sitting outside and daydreaming. Listen to the babbling stream and drift off. This is a serene haven, yet close to all Essex village has to offer, including restaurants, shopping, galleries, marinas, and yacht clubs.46 Book Hill has been lovingly upgraded and is ready to welcome its next family.