Welcome to 39 Story Street. This ca1780 Colonial has been updated and expanded, creating a fantastic blend of old and new, formal and casual. The main level features a living room, dining room, great room with bar area and large kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a center island, flexible seating area/dining area with fireplace and built-in hutch. Laundry and pantry are on this level. Upstairs find a primary suite with a bedroom, dressing room and ensuite bath with steam shower and jacuzzi tub. The additional bedrooms have wide pine floors and share a lovely bathroom. Above the great room is a fantastic loft/home office with built-in cabinetry. Once outside, one finds a terrace with ample seating areas. The centerpiece of the acre parcel is the fenced and private in-ground pool, surrounded by perennial gardens. There is a welcoming circular drive and expansive backyard. This Story Street home is close to Essex Memorial School and downtown Essex with shopping, dining and marinas.