Property Description

OPEN HOUSE SAT 9/27 1-3 PM. Welcome to 44 Essex Drive, a beautifully maintained and thoughtfully updated 4-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home tucked at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in one of Yarmouth's most desirable neighborhoods. Surrounded by mature landscaping and a private, park-like yard, this property offers both a peaceful retreat and convenient access to local schools, Route 1, I-295, Falmouth in just 12 minutes, and Portland in under 20 minutes. Inside, the generous floor plan begins with a formal foyer and sweeping staircase. The heart of the home is the kitchen, fully renovated in 2021 with stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, and abundant storage. A grand family room with cathedral ceilings and a wood-burning fireplace provides an inviting space for gatherings, while the formal dining room opens through French doors to a screened porch and back deck added in 2021—perfect for warm-weather entertaining. The first floor also includes a formal living room, a private office with wall-to-wall built-ins, a large bonus room, and a beautifully updated half bath completed in 2022. Upstairs, the spacious primary suite boasts a walk-in closet and a freshly remodeled bathroom completed in 2024. Three additional bedrooms, a full bath, and an expansive bonus room with built-ins offer endless flexibility for media, play, or guest space. Additional highlights include a 2-car attached garage, basement woodworking studio, and numerous recent upgrades: a roof with 50-year shingles replaced in 2023, new water heater in 2023, attic insulation added in 2022, a generator hook-up installed in 2024, boiler replaced in 2016, radon air mitigation system installed in 2017, and gutters replaced in 2017. With its blend of classic design, modern updates, and a tranquil setting, 44 Essex Drive offers exceptional comfort and convenience in the heart of Yarmouth.