If ever a home and property could feel both serene and exciting at once, this is it! Far from a cookie-cutter floor plan here, yet one that is impressively practical. Blending the best of traditional and contemporary elements with an open design perfect for a modern lifestyle. Nine-foot ceilings on the first floor. Hardwood flooring throughout the home. A spacious kitchen/great room with a fireplace and French doors leading to a private rear terrace. There are multiple office/study areas, and a dedicated yoga/fitness area adjacent to a media/game room. Four bedrooms and two full baths are located on the upper level. A pull-down offers easy access to the attic storage area. A charming stone outbuilding provides an intriguing option for an office or artist's studio retreat. The quiet, private cul-de-sac location is set well back from lovely Walkley Hill Road. Minutes to Chester village, Essex village, shopping, restaurants, marinas, yacht clubs and the CT River. Just over two hours to NYC or Boston. Experience the Art of Living Well!