This immaculate, delightful, c.1804 Essex Sea Captain's House has been lavished with attention in the form of thoughtful, well-executed additions and updates. One recent addition is a spectacular English Conservatory with radiant-heated tile flooring, overlooking manicured grounds featuring multiple gardens, a brick garden house, and heated pool with separate spa. Above the two-bay garage you will find a spacious office complete with water views. The interior of this home subtly dazzles with details at every turn. Gleaming wide-board floors lead the way to tasteful rooms graced by fireplaces, custom built-ins, fine millwork and a sense the art of living well, lives here! Upstairs, the primary suite is as impressive as it is practical. A barreled ceiling and fireplace set the stage for luxe ambiance enhanced by French doors opening to the mahogany-paneled primary bath and closet/dressing room. A second upstairs bedroom suite adjoins an office/nursery/fitness room with it's own staircase. A bedroom with ensuite bath may be found on the first floor. A 500 bottle wine cellar, walk-out office/media room/ fitness room/studio, storage area, and top-of-the-line mechanical systems, occupy the lower level. Whole house generator and irrigation system. Set on a small, quiet lane, ending at North Cove. Just steps away from Essex village marinas, yacht clubs, shops, restaurants and the CT River. Essex is located mid-way between NYC and Boston. Make this quintessential Essex home yours!