Nestled in one of Essex County’s most desirable areas, this secluded custom-built colonial on nearly 2 acres encompasses 5 beds, 7 baths, a guest house/home office addition (2007), an in-ground pool, a huge backyard, and every amenity one could want. The distinctive interior features deep crown moldings and trim, 8 inch wood plank flooring, 4 fireplaces, and custom details throughout. A semi-circular driveway brings you to the bright and spacious foyer opening to a classic library with wood planked floors and built-in shelving. The flow continues to the formal dining room with a picture window and the living room with a fireplace and a wall of glass French doors to the bluestone patio and custom fieldstone outdoor kitchen and bar. A first floor gym has 3 sets of sliding glass doors to the outside. Top-of-the-line appliances, sparkling white cabinetry, and an oversized island make the kitchen as functional as it is stunning. Off the kitchen is a large mudroom with 4 closets, a laundry room, and a half bath. Completing the main level is a large great room and a guest house/home office with its own separate entrance and private porch. Upstairs the luxurious primary bedroom suite with a sitting room and a private en suite featuring a soaking tub and an oversized glass shower.There are 2 large bedrooms on this level, one featuring its own full en suite bath plus a full main bathroom in the hall, and 2 more bedrooms and a full bath on the 3rd floor.