Quality & attention to detail in this Essex custom-built previous model home! This meticulously maintained home shows off soaring 1st floor 9' ceilings & exceptional finishes throughout! The welcoming gorgeous 2-story foyer leads to a spacious den with a single French door & formal dining rm for entertaining. Enter the stunning open floor plan with a gourmet eat-in kitchen, island, granite countertops & pantry, a sunroom off the kitchen, and a spacious family room with a gas fireplace & a huge wall of window views overlooking the backyard! Spacious 1st-floor laundry room, with a newly added mudroom and custom bench with cubbies. The primary ensuite includes a boxed ceiling with crown molding and LED lighting, a walk-in closet, double vanity, and a spa-worthy shower. The 2nd-floor loft leads to three secondary bedrooms with large closets & granite/tile hall bathroom. Full 8' ceiling basement with a backup generator. Exterior highlights include beautiful pro landscaping and a concrete patio in the fully fenced backyard. This home is move-in ready! The square footage difference is from the recent addition that is not included in public records.