Good design is all about the details, and this home simply has it all. Well maintained and beautifully decorated, the spacious open floor plan focuses on clean, simple lines, allowing interior spaces to blend beautifully with the natural surroundings.

A warm and welcoming entrance makes a great first impression and leads to the light-filled living room with a fireplace and the formal dining room. All the design elements come together, striking the perfect balance of relaxed and refined. The well-appointed chef's kitchen is designed for everyday living, with its casual dining area and adjacent family room showcasing custom built-in bookshelves. A private study with French doors opens to the gardens, and a fabulous in-home office with half bath completes the first level.

The second level offers the primary suite with a spa-like bath and three guest bedrooms, where every detail has been considered. The lower level recreation room features a built-in wine closet and offers easy access to mechanicals. A private terrace overlooking park-like grounds is ideal for outdoor entertaining. Prominently set on an acre, the property is bordered by professionally landscaped grounds, including lovely perennial gardens, beautiful rock outcroppings, and a variety of mature trees. With no detail overlooked or expense spared, this extraordinary property can be a wonderful full-time residence or the ideal weekend retreat.

This home is being offered for sale by Coldwell Banker Realty for $1,050,000. For more information or a showing, contact Peg Mitchel at 860-391-1701 or Kyle Hinding at 860-857-4219.

31 Book Hill Road, Essex

Year Built: 1975

Sq. Feet: 3,368

Acres: 1

Style: Contemporary, Modern

Bedrooms: 4

Bathrooms: 2 full, 1 half

Price: $1,050,000