Located on a quiet dead-end street, this like-new 2-bed, 1-1/2 bath townhouse is in a country setting in the heart of Essex. This home was built in 2023 and has been well maintained since. This home features an open floor plan making it feel very spacious. The eat-in kitchen features a breakfast bar as well as pendant lighting, stainless steel appliances, stainless exhaust hood and lots of storage space. The kitchen overlooks the living room which has lots of natural light from both the windows as well as the door leading to the home's private back deck. The first floor is finished off with a 1/2 bath and mudroom entrance area. The second floor has a large primary bedroom and a guest bedroom, plus a full bath. In addition to all of the great above-grade living space, the basement is finished and provides more than 400 additional square feet of living space with high ceilings and includes an egress window that provides good natural light for a basement. The home has high-efficiency electrical heat pumps/mini splits which keep the temperature pleasant year-round through their dual function as heaters and air conditioners. The back deck is great for warmer evenings and it looks out over the large common area back yard. This home has two off-street parking spaces and is a short drive to all that Essex has to offer including its great schools, the Essex Experience, 5 Corners and local shops and restaurants. Also just a short drive to Burlington, UVM Medical Center & BTV Airport.