Essex Home for Sale - MLS #73420035

Magical first-period farmhouse (circa 1686) on coveted Choate Street, surrounded by horse farms & rolling hills. A rare blend of history & modern living, home combines warmth of a 17th-century farmhouse w/ light & flow of a spacious addition—its interiors stunningly designed by a local interior designer. It features wide pine floors, exposed beams, soaring ceilings (rare for its era), AC, solar panels, & 7 fireplaces (w/1 in kitchen and main BR). 5 bedrooms & 4 baths, highlights include: a chef’s kitchen w/ soapstone counters & 6-burner stove & post & beam great room w/ French doors to the deck. Outdoor living shines w/ oversized deck overlooking a wildlife pond, screened porch, spectacular lovingly crafted gardens & 8-person hot tub. Bonus: 3-story 4,000 sq. ft. barn, from Boundary Farm’s working days, now ideal for a wood shop, studio, or business use. Minutes to Crane Beach, Essex, Ipswich & Manchester-by-the-Sea.