One-of-a-Kind Redesigned & Expanded Highspire Essex Home on Over an Acre This exceptional brick-front Essex model has been meticulously redesigned and expanded, offering over 7,000 sq. ft. of luxurious living space on a level 1+ acre lot with a three-car side-entry garage. Distinguished by timeless architecture and modern amenities, this home offers the best of both worlds-elegance, comfort, and thoughtful design inside and out. A welcoming grand two-story foyer with a curved staircase opens to formal living and dining rooms featuring gleaming hardwood floors. The gourmet kitchen, remodeled with custom white-painted cherry cabinetry, granite countertops, and tile flooring, connects to a rear staircase leading upstairs. Adjacent, the 18x27 great room features soaring windows that fill the space with light. The stunning custom oak library-inspired by Beauty & the Beast-showcases floor-to-ceiling shelves, a 15' movable wooden ladder, and a vented skylight with shade behind charming barn doors. The second level includes 4+ bedrooms and 3.5 baths, highlighted by a luxurious Primary Ensuite with a heated floor, providing a spa-like retreat. A third-floor suite/bonus room ( 700 sq. ft.), accessible via two separate staircases, is perfect for guests, a studio, or office. The finished lower level ( 1,500 sq. ft.) expands the living area even further, ideal for recreation or fitness, with an additional 500 sq. ft. of storage. Outside, your lovely oasis awaits with a Sylvan 3'-10' heated concrete inground pool and hot tub, complemented by a 2024 gazebo and professionally landscaped grounds featuring a flowering cherry tree, butterfly bushes, hydrangeas, shrubs, and perennials-all supported by a Gasper-installed irrigation system. The entire rear yard is enclosed by black aluminum fencing for beauty and security. Additional features and upgrades include: Central vacuum system for convenient whole-house cleaning Two Nu-Temp heat pumps (2024) and water-driven backup sump pump (2024) Two hot water heaters (2022-2023), Cafe induction double oven (2021), KitchenAid/Sub-Zero refrigerator Roof, siding, and Tom Adams vinyl windows (2013-2016) ADT security system on all windows and doors, new driveway (2021), Elit Outdoor Structures shed, and 2025 great room window replacement With nearly every feature upgraded or refreshed, this property blends enduring quality with modern amenities to create a truly one-of-a-kind Highspire residence-perfect for luxurious daily living and effortless entertaining.