So many great options come with this meticulously maintained 4+ bedroom home in downtown Essex owned by one family for almost 60 years. Currently used as a single-family but was town-approved as a 2-family, this 2,300+ sf residence features a flexible layout that adapts easily to various needs including one-floor living. The open-concept main level with hardwood flooring and a seamless flow between the kitchen-dining-fireplaced living area, also has a primary bedroom, 1.5 baths and 2 rooms – think bedrooms or offices. 3 additional large bedrooms and a full bath are upstairs. A heated bonus room with a fireplace, workshop area and substantial storage space are in the basement. A deck and expansive yard – the lot is 0.7 acres - offer generous outdoor space. Ample off-street parking and a garage enhance this property’s versatility.