Ground level, floor through, open concept 2 bedroom apartment includes exclusive use of the covered front porch and a view to all that is Main Steet Essex. Second entrance is off a small deck to the rear of the building and close to 2 private/ assigned parking spaces. The driveway is paved, and plowed and the landscaping is professionally maintained and lawns are mowed. Private on site mailboxes are right out front. Interior space is bright, well maintained and very flexible. All windows are energy efficient and fitted with Hunter Douglas custom blinds. Flooring is hardwood in all living spaces and tiled in bath laundry areas. Bathroom has full sized tub with shower, double vanity is topped with granite, and the laundry machines are full sized. The kitchen has custom cabinets and large island and a pantry for dry food storage. Appliances are all Bosch stainless including a dishwasher and microwave and the countertops are granite. The 2 spacious bedrooms offer double closets, one has a bow window, perfect for a desk and computer and the second has a closet that is lighted and huge.. This apartment is efficient and comfortable, close to great restaurants, banks ,schools, library and hiking and bike trails as well as convenient access to highway and commuter rail.