“One of a kind, on over half an acre, Turn of the Century converted, exceptional, gentrified New England original Horse Barn Stable in the historic downtown Village District of Essex, CT. Two baths, two fireplaces, an open cathedral ceiling in the upper floor; wood paneling in downstairs LR.; nearly 2000 sq.ft of living space with exposed post and beam interior; Polished oak floor and granite stone in vestibule with antique genuine Dutch Door as main entrance portal; renovated modern bathrooms, monsoon shower and old fashioned enamel clay foot tub; kitchen with heated Mexican tile floors and floor heat in the bathrooms; with tumbled heated wall in ground floor bath. Propane gas for cooking and heating. Walk to Town Hall, Library, Shops and Marinas at the bank of the CT River. 18 acres of the historic Cheney-Downing Estate , presently “Cross Lots Conservation Easement”, are your back yard immediately adjacent behind the historic stone wall to the South; often occupied by exceptional plantings , trees and 4 acres of a plantation of red and white dog wood trees, an orchard, birds and wildlife. This ensemble of views, history and privacy with nature is a way of life. Prime location with proximity to the mouth of the CT River, Long Island, the Sound and Atlantic Ocean, Block Island via New London Ferries, - just two hours from New York City. Two airports – Bradley Field in Hartford-Springfield and Green in Rode Island are within 50 min. 10 Min. to I-95.