Welcome to 4759 Essex Drive in the highly-sought after community of Fox Hunt Estates. This meticulously maintained home, built by Richard Zaveta, wows at every turn with a casual elegance not often easy to achieve. With its 5 bedrooms and 4.5 baths, it seamlessly blends form with function. Upon entering the one-of-a-kind, antique Brazilian mahogany front door, you immediately feel the warmth of hardwood floors and extensive millwork. In fact, the site-finished hardwood floors extend throughout the entire first floor with the exception of the laundry/mud room which is tiled. Many rooms offer surprise custom features, particularly the living room, breakfast room and family room, which all have beautiful, built-in cabinetry . . . again, form and function. The kitchen with painted cabinets features a subway tile backsplash and rich-toned quartz counters. There are also stainless steel appliances, including double ovens and a built-in microwave. The family room offers great light with its eliptical-topped windows. The brick, wood-burning fireplace is the lovely focal point of this fabulous room. The living and dining rooms offer plenty of space to entertain a crowd and right off the dining room is the stunning sunroom with its volume ceiling and walls of windows! Upstairs, the main bedroom is a wonderful, private retreat. The spacious and light-filled room features a beautiful brick fireplace with painted wood surround and a cabinet for a flat-screened television. The room also features a lovely window seat and expansive wood trim. There's a nice, walk-in closet and the main bath is fully updated with a soaking tub, double, marble-topped vanity and large shower with frameless door. There are 4 additional bedrooms and one is en suite with a tastefully updated bath. The hall bath includes an expansive double vanity with marble top and a beautiful, custom-tiled marble bathtub/shower. All bedrooms include new ceiling fans. The finished basement offers a media room, a full bath, a sitting area and an office with built-in desk/cabinetry and sliding door to the side yard. The remainder of the basement provides a large storage area, as well as a workshop/mechanical room. Outside, right off the family room, the large deck with custom pergola offers a nice respite and views of the pool and private backyard. This property, both inside and out, is a true gem!