luxury real estate for sale Essex, United States

You could be the third lucky person to own this property. This 1590 square ft, split-level ranch, welcomes you the moment you cross the threshold. The living room has a stone fireplace for cozy evenings and flows into the dining room with a modern chandelier. There are hardwood floors in both of these rooms. The kitchen has new (Dec. 2023) stainless-steel appliances, granite countertops and plenty of storage. The 3-season sunroom, 240 sq ft not represented in the square foot totals, is the bright star of the first floor with three walls of sliders, so you can see all that the backyard has to offer: stone patio, firepit and mature trees and flowers or to relax and enjoy a casual dinner or glass of wine. The three bedrooms, all with hardwood floors, provide plenty of options, especially if you need a home office or guest rooms. The hall bathroom was remodeled in July 2023 including tile floor, double vanity, new tub and tile surround as well as all new lighting, fixtures and window. The primary bedroom is large with two closets, carpeted floor but there is hardwood underneath and a master bath. The family room boasts a new luxury vinyl wood floor, built in bookshelves and south facing windows to keep everything light and bright. From the family room, walk out directly onto a stone patio which overlooks the large level yard. The lawn between the patio and stairs from the sunroom is awaiting sod as the pipe from the septic tank was recently replaced: March 2024,

The Samuel Bushnell Barn c.1851, is hands-down one of the most iconic properties in Essex Village. Beloved for it's charm and bucolic setting in the heart of the village. Few residents or visitors can resist a smile when passing by this homage to a more pastoral time in Essex. Artfully reimagined as a residence in 1985, the kitchen was voted Best Small Kitchen in America, the same year Essex was voted Best Small Town in America. The family room retains original hemlock flooring, offers a woodburning fireplace, two-story windows and beams that soar to the third level. The primary suite is adjacent to the family room, and accessed through French doors. Hand-painted Americana artwork adorns the walls of the dining room, once the domain of cows. The upper level loft is both cozy and spacious. It affords a warm space to reflect and read a book, while a glance in any direction reveals beams, spacious windows, a vaulted ceiling and the grand family room below. A guest bedroom suite shares the upper level. A short walk to the end of the lane takes you to multiple marinas and restaurants. Turn left to follow North Main Street one block to Main Street shops, more restaurants, yacht clubs, the CT River Museum and the town park. Essex evokes the otherworldly waterfront character and charm of an off-shore island, without the long commute. Just two hours from NYC and Boston, but a world apart. Live your Essex dream here. Live inspired!

A charming home located in the heart of Ivoryton, a village of Essex. Lovely flowering trees welcome you to the enclosed front porch. Inside on the main floor, you'll find the open concept living room and dining room, leading to the kitchen in the rear of the house. The full bath is located on the first floor, next to two closets. Up the stairs are two generously sized bedrooms, each with plenty of closet space. The gradually sloping yard offers privacy, a garden, and a one car detached garage with a wood stove. You'll fall in love with the vintage details including solid oak cabinets and doors. With a vision and some TLC, this adorable home will come to life! Value! Value! Value!

Welcome to one of Essex, CT's best built homes. Not a detail was spared in this gorgeous property which sits high above the CT River and is adorned by more than 750 plantings in its lush gardens. It is an entertainer's dream with an amazing true chef's kitchen which opens to the spacious family room with 30' ceilings and dining area both warmed by a granite encased fireplace. There is a first floor ensuite with full bath and walk in closet and a formal sitting room or office that finishes out the mahogany floor main living space. Follow the curved staircase up to a breathtaking primary suite with a spa-like bathroom, walk in closet and seasonal views of the CT River. Two more spacious bedrooms, a full bath and oversized laundry room complete the second floor. The walkout lower level has an impressive custom-made wet bar, living room and a state of the art two-room recording studio which could have many more practical uses for the non-musician. This custom made, builder-designed home is virtually maintenance free. Geothermal heat, tankless hot water heater, foam insulated interior walls, hardie board siding, dimmers on all switches, and on and way too much to list.....

Essex Village Condominium Complex is a quiet, seventeen unit community nestled in the heart of Essex Village. This second floor Ranch style unit with balcony overlooking a park-like setting has been fully renovated throughout including all new appliances, new bathroom fixtures, the addition of a stackable washer/dryer and central air conditioning. The renowned and charming Essex Village is a short distance by foot, bike, car, etc. where you will enjoy great shopping, restaurants and marinas. Convenient to Route 9 and I-95.

The Nathaniel Pratt Homestead - one of the most significant homes in Essex. This property has been properly updated offering modern living features while maintaining the deep and rich history and character of the property. Lovely pond and seasonal Connecticut River views, masterful hardscape and plantings. The home has 5 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths, formal dining room as well as an eat in kitchen, multiple fireplaces, rich and warm colors throughout. Outdoors a fantastic patio with propane firepit and a year round spa/pool. Truly Essex Village living at its best. Restaurants, the renowned Griswold Inn, marinas, art galleries, boutiques and many special places all just a stroll from this home. Essex is approximately 2 hours from NY and Boston

This immaculate, delightful, c.1804 Essex Sea Captain's House has been lavished with attention in the form of thoughtful, well-executed additions and updates. One recent addition is a spectacular English Conservatory with radiant-heated tile flooring, overlooking manicured grounds featuring multiple gardens, a brick garden house, and heated pool with separate spa. Above the two-bay garage you will find a spacious office complete with water views. The interior of this home subtly dazzles with details at every turn. Gleaming wide-board floors lead the way to tasteful rooms graced by fireplaces, custom built-ins, fine millwork and a sense the art of living well, lives here! Upstairs, the primary suite is as impressive as it is practical. A barreled ceiling and fireplace set the stage for luxe ambiance enhanced by French doors opening to the mahogany-paneled primary bath and closet/dressing room. A second upstairs bedroom suite adjoins an office/nursery/fitness room with it's own staircase. A bedroom with ensuite bath may be found on the first floor. A 500 bottle wine cellar, walk-out office/media room/ fitness room/studio, storage area, and top-of-the-line mechanical systems, occupy the lower level. Whole house generator and irrigation system. Set on a small, quiet lane, ending at North Cove. Just steps away from Essex village marinas, yacht clubs, shops, restaurants and the CT River. Essex is located mid-way between NYC and Boston. Make this quintessential Essex home yours!

Magnificent! Majestic! 14 Rackett Lane is an Essex Village Masterpiece! Located on a quiet Lane this stunning property has a 25' deeded waterfront access and Amazing unobstructed views of South Cove on the Connecticut River. Spectacular Architectural molding is found throughout the home! This is a 5 BR home with 1 BR apt. The Elegant Foyer leads to a Fabulous Living Room with Coffered Ceiling, Beautiful Fireplace & Custom Wet Bar. Library has Walnut bookcases & floors, coffered ceiling, & black granite fireplace. Perfect for your office or just relaxing. A Formal Dining Room has floor to ceiling windows, hardwood floors & coffered ceiling. The Butler's Pantry is conveniently located between the Dining room & Kitchen A Chef's Kitchen has a gorgeous marble island, 6 burner Wolff range, custom tile backsplash, pizza oven, Subzero and Dining Area. A bright beautiful sunroom overlooks the travertine patio, stonewall, gardens and Hartley English Greenhouse. The amazing Primary Bedroom Suite is on the second floor with views of Cove, beautiful fireplace, spacious sitting room with FP and huge walk-in closet. Also on this level is a laundry room & pretty BR with ensuite bath. The third level has a sitting room, two additional BRs & bath. The lovely lower level has a wine cellar, gym with steam shower, media room, family room, office , BR & bath. A wonderful apartment is located over the three car garage. Outstanding property in the famous Connecticut River Valley Village of Essex!

This lush building lot once a short game golf course is now made available for you to build on taking advantage of the wonderful surrounding landscape and proximity to Essex Village. Gorgeous landscape, amazing surroundings and short distance to all Essex Village offers. Gorgeous lot ready for you to build the home of your dreams!

Welcome to 10 Oakledge Drive. This wonderful Saltbox Colonial has been updated and extremely well maintained. Perched on the lot on a cul de sac street and just minutes from Ivoryton, Centerbrook and Essex Villages. The home has a fireplace, full basement, bonus room above the two car garage, 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths and a fantastic inground pool with rock outcropping backdrop. This home is move in ready.

Welcome to Hilltop Cottage which offers seasonal water views with summer breezes, overlooking all Main Street has to offer -location, location, location. Absolute turn key property; you will find: Gorgeous updated kitchen, recently added elevated Trex deck with seasonal water view, replacement windows, new entry stone work and Trex deck access, beautifully painted wood floors throughout, A/C splits, low taxes and utility bills, heat by propane, splits or oil (you choose), public water, new 50-gallon hot water heater. This is a small cottage that lives large with wonderful floor plan, easy to care for landscaped yard that offers perennials and garden lighting, large dry basement offers excellent storage and laundry area with washer/dryer included. One car garage. quality construction materials, walk to parks, tennis, shopping, restaurants and marinas. This dream cottage comes fully furnished with Maine Cottage designer furniture and all you need to move in including pots and pans. Just bring your toothbrush and enjoy! See List of Improvements with the photographs

Just outside of Essex Village, this exceptional piece of sub-dividable property includes an Antique Colonial and 12.69 acres of rolling hills with water views out to the Connecticut River. The house sits on Saybrook Road across from South Cove and enjoys some rear and side-yard privacy. The home has had many recent updates including a new roof, a recently drilled well and exterior paint. The rear yard runs adjacent to and enjoys frontage on Essex Hills Drive up to the top of the Cul de Sac on Squire's Lane, creating the possibility of perhaps using almost the entire combined frontage of both roads to create and easily access up to 6 additional lots. This setting and location would support building luxury, water-view homes within a short distance to Essex Village, a commodity readily in demand! There is enough land to create a horse property with entrance through the existing property and keep the parcel whole to privately enjoy acreage no longer available this close to the Village. Possibilities abound! Property is occupied and all showings, including walking the Town Assessors Map Depicting the Lot bordering Essex Hills and Squire Lane to top is attached. Appointments required to walk acreage need confirmation as large, protective dog is in residence and needs to be removed. See Single Family Listing MLS 170612922 for additional house pictures.

Just outside of Essex Village, this exceptional piece of sub-dividable property includes an Antique Colonial and 12.69 acres of rolling hills with water views out to the Connecticut River. The house sits on Saybrook Road across from South Cove and enjoys some rear and side-yard privacy. The home has had many recent updates including a new roof, a recently drilled well and exterior paint. The rear yard runs adjacent to and enjoys frontage on Essex Hills Drive up to the top of the Cul de Sac on Squire's Lane, creating the possibility of perhaps using almost the entire combined frontage of both roads to create and easily access up to 6 additional lots. This setting and location would support building luxury, water-view homes within a short distance to Essex Village, a commodity readily in demand! There is enough land to create a horse property with entrance through the existing property and keep the parcel whole to privately enjoy acreage no longer available this close to the Village. Possibilities abound! Property is occupied and all showings, including walking the Town Assessors Map Depicting the Lot bordering Essex Hills and Squire Lane to topacreage need confirmation as large, protective dog is in residence and needs to be removed. Also listed as Land under MLS 170612924.

Stunning! 7 Mack Lane a sophisticated renovation emerging from the masterful creative genius of renowned New York and Palm Beach Interior Designer Daniel Fierro. This home stands as a testament to timeless elegance and unparalleled quality. Nestled on one of Essex Village's quiet lanes this property has waterviews of the Connecticut River and Middle Cove. With an exquisite interior matched only by its private yard, the art of living well finds its true essence. The gracious living room achieves both warmth and beauty, showcasing a fireplace and custom built-ins. The impressive kitchen cabinetry is custom and adorned with British hardware. Extraordinary Italian marble countertops are treated to resist stains and spills. Appliances by Wolf, Subzero, Meile with faucets by Dombracht over a Rohl stainless farmhouse sink. The elegant dining area has a custom built-in banquette in Christian Liaigre leather, a ceiling in hand-painted, dyed silk by Fromenthal & a dual-zone Subzero wine cooler for 42 bottles. Many walls throughout the house are papered in Philip Jeffries Japanese grass cloth. The first floor primary bedroom suite is a tranquil sanctuary offering a soothing and peaceful aura. The second floor has two gorgeous en-suite bedrooms and a workout room. On the second floor accessed by its own staircase is a fabulous family room. The professionally landscaped European parklike yard is an oasis with espaliered pears, fountain, firepit and waterviews. Essex Village - Perfection!

Rarely available South Cove Hills. Impeccably maintained and updated spacious 4 bedroom 2 1/2 bath home on almost two acres and abutting conservation land. Absolutely nothing needs to be done to this home to move right in. Home has wonderful finishes including hard wood flooring on the first floor, loads of natural light, first floor office/library, fireplace in the living room, generously appointed kitchen and a fantastic bonus room above the garage with lovely seasonal water views. Turnstone Road is a private road with just a few homes and private setting but close to all conveniences.