Enjoy 5.8 wooded acres and privacy from this country property in Essex! Nestled on the land is a hillside cape with addition over the 2+ car garage. Enjoy a flexible floor plan with multiple living/family rooms and lots of space for entertaining. The kitchen offers plenty of cabinet storage and opens to the dining room with a slider to the expansive back deck. Relax on the deck this summer overlooking your land while listening to the peaceful sounds of the Abbey Brook that flows through the woods. Back inside you'll find 2 woodstoves plus a pellet stove that keep the home nice and toasty throughout the cooler months. Head upstairs to find a spacious owner's bedroom with 2 closets, an additional guest room, a small bonus room and a full bathroom. Laundry and 3/4 bath on the main floor. The lower level is ready for finishing touches and offers a workshop, storage and easy access to the oversized garage with bulkhead to the back yard. The home needs a little updating to make it yours, but the private country location can't be beat! And only 4 miles to shopping, schools, parks and the town pool!