Reimagine a Classic Home in Essex: Once-in-a-generation opportunity to transform a historic 2500 sq ft residence. Currently configured with 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Situated on a wooded 1.7-acre lot with scenic views of Lake Champlain. Close to Town and Nature: Exceptional location, a 5-minute walk to the Historic Hamlet and Vermont Ferry. Offers the perfect balance of proximity to town and the tranquility of the forest and Lake Champlain. Borders Essex Quarry Nature Reserve with direct access to a 1.5-mile trail system by Champlain Area Trails (CATS). Make Your Mark on a Historic Home: Ideal for an incredible short-term rental or a single-family summer retreat. Massive unfinished attic with potential for additional usable square footage and stunning lake views. Spacious Storage: 2400 sq ft horse barn with a recently installed metal roof. Offers flexibility as a workshop, boat or car storage, or potential second residence. Potential for Water Access: Possibility to acquire an adjacent 1-acre lot across the road. Provides direct access to Lake Champlain and the opportunity to enhance lake views. Proximity to Champlain Valley and High Peaks: Centrally located, only 1 hour to Burlington, High Peaks, and Lake Placid. Montreal is a convenient 2.5-hour drive away. Driveway has been graded and re-rocked after August rainstorms, easy access to property