luxury houses with reception room for sale Essex, United States

Set along the inner harbor in prestigious Manchester, this rare waterfront estate offering over 4 acres of exceptional privacy, sweeping coastal views, and direct harbor access from a private dock. Beyond the gated entrance, the property unfolds into beautifully landscaped grounds for both grand-scale entertaining and quiet retreat, complete with a heated in-ground pool, tennis court, and multiple terraces positioned to capture breathtaking sunsets over the water. The residence blends timeless architecture with refined comfort across approximately 8,000 square feet of living space. Expansive rooms filled with natural light framed by stunning water views, while thoughtful details and elegant finishes create a sense of understated luxury throughout. The fully finished lower level features a wet bar, Spa-inspired sauna area complete with shower, enhancing the homes resort-like atmosphere. Moments from Singing Beach, marinas, and the village, defined by scale, privacy and costal elegance Beach St to Masconomo St to Proctor St

Enjoy breathtaking, ever-changing ocean views stretching across Eastern Point and beyond. Set in one of Gloucester’s most picturesque locations, this charming property offers unobstructed water vistas and a truly memorable coastal lifestyle. Rich in character, the home is surrounded by lush, professionally landscaped gardens, a welcoming patio, beautiful flowering trees, and vibrant perennial beds. A private beach is just steps from your door, while stunning ocean views can be enjoyed from nearly every room and outdoor space. Wake each morning to spectacular sunrises over the water and spend your days taking advantage of endless opportunities for boating, swimming, and seaside relaxation. With sweeping views, exceptional natural beauty, and an unmatched setting, this is a rare opportunity to create a lifetime of cherished Gloucester memories.

Experience luxury living in the highly sought after Ipswich Country Club. This exceptional contemporary home offers 4 bedrooms, 4 full baths, and 3 half baths, complemented by high end finishes and thoughtful design throughout. The spacious floor plan features abundant natural light, ample storage, and a newly renovated lower level complete with a private gym and flexible living space. Enjoy outdoor entertaining on the expansive deck overlooking the 13th hole of the renowned Robert Trent Jones designed golf course. A three car garage provides plenty of room for vehicles and storage. Ideally located just 25 miles from Boston and minutes to downtown Ipswich and Newburyport, offering outstanding dining, shopping, arts, culture, and historic charm. Golf and Country Club memberships are available separately from real estate ownership. Ipswich Country Club also offers a variety of optional social, dining, and recreational opportunities for those seeking an active lifestyle.

Set in one of Topsfield’s most desirable locations, 64 Parsonage Lane offers a wonderful combination of space, comfort, and lifestyle. Beautifully positioned abutting the Topsfield Rail Trail, this inviting home provides an immediate connection to nature while remaining just moments from downtown Topsfield. Inside, a spacious open floor plan creates an easy flow between the generously sized living spaces, making the home equally well suited to everyday living and entertaining. The large eat-in kitchen is beautifully appointed with stainless steel appliances, and a large eating area. Enjoy gathering in the very spacious family room with a gas fireplace, with a convenient half bath just off the family room. A formal living room and dining room provide additional space for gatherings while a bright sunroom offers a peaceful spot to relax and enjoy the surrounding setting. Upstairs, a versatile second-floor den provides additional living space, along with four comfortable bedrooms and two full baths. An attached two-car garage offers everyday convenience, while the expansive unfinished basement provides abundant storage and exciting potential for future finishing. With its desirable location, generous living spaces, and direct access to the Rail Trail, this home is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy all that Topsfield has to offer.

Nestled on coveted Marmion Way, this move-in-ready ranch offers the ultimate easy-living, coastal lifestyle, with attached one-car garage, just half a mile to Old Garden Beach and one mile to vibrant downtown Rockport. Completely reimagined with a 2012 gut renovation and expansion, the open-concept main level features soaring cathedral ceilings, a cozy fireplace, a modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, two bedrooms, a full bath, laundry, and a year-round sunroom overlooking the John Kieran Nature Preserve.The finished lower level expands your living space with a expansive family room with fireplace, gym area, home office, third bedroom, and bath. Outdoors, enjoy two patios, shed, and a large and level backyard, perfect for entertaining and surrounded by nature. Equipped with central A/C, a whole-house generator, and premium smart home upgrades—including Lutron lighting, automated shades, and a whole-house stereo system—this property is the perfect blend of comfort and high-tech efficiency! Showings start at Open Houses Friday, 4 - 5.30; Saturday & Sunday 11 - 1.

Set along Marblehead’s coveted coastline, this grand and gracious 4+ bedroom 5.5 bath residence offers an extraordinary opportunity to experience the very best of waterfront living. A grand circular driveway with a decorative imprinted asphalt finish creates an impressive arrival, setting the tone for the property's elegance and scale. Here, the ocean becomes part of everyday life, with a private outdoor oasis that includes a stunning Gunite pool and expansive patio - an exceptional setting for summer afternoons, poolside gatherings, and long evenings with family and friends. Just beyond, easy access to the beach invites you to step directly into the coastal lifestyle that makes this property so special. Inside, the scale and character of the home are immediately apparent. A magnificent two-story foyer welcomes you into beautifully proportioned rooms, architectural details, and gracious spaces designed equally for everyday family life and sophisticated entertaining. From the incredible living room and formal dining room to the expansive all season porch overlooking the pool and ocean, the home offers a remarkable combination of grandeur, comfort, and connection to the outdoors. With multiple entertaining spaces, generous bedroom accommodations, spectacular ocean views, and finished spaces on both the lower and upper levels, this home is meant to be enjoyed. The finished lower level offers great flexibility with a private bedroom, full bath and separate living area. With the potential to add a kitchenette, this space could easily serve as an in-law or au pair suite, or be transformed into a fabulous game room, media room or recreation space. This is a home where generations can gather, guests can stay comfortably, summer days can be spent by the pool and beach, and memories can be made for years to come.

Discover oceanfront quintessential island living in this newer constructed shingle style home, thoughtfully designed from the ground up to honor the storied architectural heritage of the New England coast while delivering every comfort the modern household demands. From the moment you arrive, the home's classic cedar-shingled façade and welcoming front porch communicate a sense of permanence and grace. It is a home that feels as though it has always belonged on this stretch of Plum Island shoreline. This home offers the most spectacular sunrises and sunsets. Waterviews are admired from every room. Every room tells the same story, thoughtful design, premium craft, and an abiding respect for the islands setting that surrounds it. The front and primary porches offer up a place for morning coffee, afternoon reading, and the simple pleasure of watching the world drift by at an island pace. Plum Island and this home is not just an address, it is a way of living a lifestyle.

Nestled on Plum Island, this updated shingle-style home blends classic coastal charm with modern comfort. Featuring 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and a spacious third-floor bonus loft, the home offers an open, inviting layout perfect for everyday living and entertaining. The updated kitchen includes a wet bar, Viking Bun Warmer, pantry, and abundant storage, flowing into a sun-filled family room with gas fireplace and access to a private wraparound deck.Hardwood floors and custom wood blinds run throughout all three levels. The first-floor bath features a custom steam shower, while the spacious primary bedroom offers a built-in makeup area with generous cabinetry built ins. The bright loft features skylights, and the basement provides ample storage, laundry, and exterior access. Outside, enjoy beautifully landscaped grounds, a well-maintained deck, and an outdoor shower.Just 3 minutes from Plum Island Beach, with easy access to Sandy Point, Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, and miles of beaches, dunes, trails, and salt marshes. Seasonal island events and historic downtown Newburyport’s shops, restaurants, waterfront dining, and boating are just minutes away.

A rare offering in Newburyport’s beloved South End, the historic Margaret Atwood House has stood proudly on this Joppa corner since 1810. Impeccably preserved & owned by the same family for 50+ years, this stately 3-unit residence offers 5BR, 5 baths & 4,730 sq. ft. of living space (5,840 incl. finished lower level), with exceptional flexibility: live in one unit while generating rental income, retain as a multi-family, pursue the groundwork begun for condo conversion, or restore it as a grand single-family home with private extended-family quarters. Set high above the city, an expansive rooftop deck shared by 2 units captures sweeping views over downtown, South Church, Newburyport Harbor & Plum Island Sound. Updated with modern systems & AC throughout, yet rich in soaring ceilings & preserved period detail, this is history without compromise - and an increasingly rare opportunity to own a true 3+ unit property in the heart of Newburyport.

Coastal living at its finest in the highly sought-after Phillips Beach area! This spacious, Mediterranean-inspired single-story contemporary offers a rare blend of character, privacy and lifestyle. Custom-designed and built by its owner, this one-of-a-kind 3-bedroom, 3-bath home features inviting living spaces, a well-appointed eat-in kitchen, and a dramatic sunken living room with wood-burning fireplace, beamed ceiling, skylights, built-ins and graceful architectural arches. A light-filled indoor pool creates a private year-round retreat and opens through sliding doors to a beautiful patio. The spacious primary suite offers an en-suite bath and walk-in closet. A partially finished lower level provides flexible living space, while the unfinished area offers abundant storage and future potential. Mature landscaping and manicured gardens enhance the private setting and distinctive architecture. Oversized two-car garage, convenient neighborhood access to Phillips Beach complete this exceptional offering.

Rare Oceanfront Queen Anne Victorian Estate | Beachhurst | Boston Skyline Views directly on the ocean just 11 miles from Boston, this magnificent shingle-style home offers an unparalleled oceanfront lifestyle. Featuring 8 bedrooms (4 ensuite), & multiple outdoor spaces, the home is designed for grand entertaining and relaxed coastal living. Wake to sweeping views of Boston's glittering skyline, harbor islands, and open sea from nearly every room. Direct access to Eisen Beach puts sand and surf at your doorstep. The chef's kitchen opens via French doors straight to the water, while the wraparound covered porch and pergola invite endless hours of coastal enjoyment. The original craftsmanship designed by Richard Morris Hunt shines with inlaid hardwood floors, hand-carved balusters, stained-glass entry doors, rich wood paneling & multiple ornate fireplaces. Swampscott's most iconic oceanfront home with green lawn, all just minutes from the commuter rail with direct service to Boston.

OPEN HOUSE CANCELED. OFFER ACCEPTED. Set on 1.32 acres in a peaceful cul-de-sac neighborhood just moments from Newburyport, this single level home offers the perfect blend of privacy, space, and convenience. At the heart of the home is a sun-filled family room with soaring vaulted ceilings, walls of windows, hardwood floors, recessed lighting, and a charming built-in window seat. The open-concept layout flows into the kitchen, featuring granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a breakfast bar ideal for casual dining and entertaining. A separate living room with hardwood floors and a fireplace provides a cozy place to unwind. Three comfortable bedrooms feature hardwood flooring, including a primary bedroom with dual closets. Outside, enjoy the expansive yard with plenty of room to gather, garden, play, or simply relax around the fire pit. Trex decking, a storage shed and plenty of parking, A wonderful opportunity to enjoy a spacious country-like setting while remaining just minutes from all that downtown Newburyport has to offer.