The custom-built Adirondack colonial home, constructed in 2012, is energy efficient and made with locally sourced products, including granite countertops, horse-logged maple floors, cedar siding, rock wool insulation, and reclaimed barn wood walls. This private property spans nearly 4 acres and features a spacious yard and wooded areas. It is conveniently located just minutes from the Vermont ferry and historic Essex. The exterior showcases beautiful cedar siding and posts, while the interior offers radiant floor heating. Enjoy the abundant natural light provided by high-efficiency windows. Highlights of the home include a large wrap-around porch with an outdoor sink and a generous mudroom/entryway complete with a spacious storage closet. The chef's kitchen has custom cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a full walk-in baker's pantry. The primary suite features a roomy bedroom, a walk-in closet, and a full bathroom with a built-in vintage soaking tub. The second floor has a laundry room with a high-efficiency washer and dryer, two additional bedrooms, and another full bathroom. The main level includes a bedroom/office and bathroom. Relax in the large living room, which boasts a Jotul glass-front wood stove, or enjoy the bright sunroom with French doors leading to the porch. The partially finished full basement includes a home office/studio, a large recreation room, a storage room, a utility room, and a root cellar. Additionally, the property features outbuildings, including a three-car garage with a workshop and equipment shed and a separate cottage that serves as a home studio or office. This cottage has a three-quarter bathroom, a kitchen, a wood stove, and an open floor-plan bedroom. This home is move-in ready! Owner financing with acceptable terms is a possibility.