Welcome to The Essex, ideally located in the heart of historic downtown Salem on the Essex Street Pedestrian Walkway. This 1-bedroom, 1-bath condo features a versatile bonus room, large in-unit storage room, four walk-in closets and an open living/dining area with French doors leading to a private patio overlooking the beautifully landscaped courtyard. This is a spacious lower level unit. It has two entries. A private indoor entry and an entry into the landscaped courtyard. Across the courtyard are the community room, indoor heated swimming pool, hot tub, exercise room and a laundry room. The unit has been moderately updated with newer windows, cortex floor, laminated cabinets and a quartz countertop. The spacious bedroom offers excellent closet space. There is an in-unit washer and dryer, and for humid days, a small portable dehumidifier. Take the elevator up one floor to the Essex Street lobby, from there walk out on to Essex Street where you will find a short walk to the commuter rail, Peabody Essex Museum, restaurants, coffee shops, Salem Harbor, and all the shops. Enjoy your condo privacy and all the festivities Salem has to offer. Seller would like to leave the China cabin.