The W. H. Stower House (former Essex House B & B), built ca1874, is a well-preserved Second Empire brick landmark on 1.5 acres just north of the historic hamlet of Essex, NY. 6 BRs/3.5 Baths on 3 floors. Central hall w/circular staircase to all three stories. Handsome period trim & grain-painted doors throughout. Fireplace w/decorative mantel & surround in front parlor. Pocket doors in DR. Spectacular views of Lake Champlain from many east-facing windows & from a roomy 14' x 22' covered side porch. 200A electrical service, oil-hot water furnace w/cast iron radiators. Full cellar w/ laundry room, boiler room, dry storage area & exterior entrance to spacious back yard. There is a partially renovated kitchen space but w/o fixtures/appliances. House needs extensive exterior brick, eaves & rear porch repairs, as well as associated structural reinforcement and is being sold in As Is condition. Owner has estimate of repairs from local masonry contractor.