Cherished by one family for eight decades, this 4-bedroom Cape presents a rare opportunity to make your mark in the highly desirable seacoast town of Essex. Set on a corner lot, this classic home offers timeless charm, solid bones, and endless potential for its next owner. The first floor features a convenient bedroom, cozy living room, spacious kitchen, full bath and mudroom. Upstairs, you'll find 3 additional rooms that can serve as bedrooms, home offices, or creative flex spaces to suit your needs. Several important updates have already been completed including a hot water heater, architectural shingle roof, repointed chimney, electrical panel double-hung windows, trim repair and natural cedar shingle siding. The large level backyard offers off-street parking and plenty of room to entertain, garden, or simply unwind outdoors. Enjoy easy access to local schools, parks, downtown Essex, nearby beaches, and commuter routes. With some TLC this well-loved home is ready to truly shine.