Rarely on the market, in the highly sought after Hillsborough neighborhood, this Essex model backs to open space & sits on a 15,437 sf lot. You'll be drawn to the professional landscaping; flagstone paths & garden walls; new exterior paint & an oversized driveway leading to a large 3-car garage. The dual entry doors open to reveal a wonderful floor plan, perfect for entertaining, that features a sizable living room with vaulted ceilings; fireplace; abundant natural light and an adjacent formal dining room, all with beautiful backyard views. The remodeled kitchen is equipped with custom cabinetry; granite counters; a huge center island & stainless steel appliances. The kitchen opens to a breakfast nook & family room with a 2nd fireplace. Oh, did we mention a downstairs bedroom; full bathroom & dedicated laundry room? Upstairs, a spacious master suite awaits, complete with vaulted ceilings & sweeping views of backyard & open space; remodeled bath with walk-in shower & walk-in closet. Two secondary bedrooms (one oversized with walk-in closet) & a remodeled hall bath round out the upstairs. Other upgrades include newer concrete tile roof; dual-paned vinyl windows & sliders; scraped ceilings; two custom patio areas (one covered & one open) w/ flagstone walkways & walls; pathway & pilaster lighting; custom, low maintenance, landscaping; raised planter beds & beautiful views of open space! Also included in sale is a multi-fuel generator and electrical sub-panel so you can easily navigate power outages.