The location alone will take your breath away! A private drive leads past golden hayfields and green meadows to a home crowned by gleaming water views of South Cove, Essex Harbor, CT River & Village of Essex. Direct waterfront 18th Century Gambrel reproduction offers the charm & detail of an antique home. The site offers unequaled privacy within a few minutes walk to the Village. Set on 9+ acres of pristine land with approximately 475 feet of frontage on South Cove. In the past this property has had a floating dock to accommodate shallow draft boats, kayaks & canoes. Inside & out, this home is a celebration of its natural surroundings & life on the water. One can wander the waterways by boat or take in the views from the classic porch. Imagine watching the sunrise over the water, then sharing the rest of the day with swans, nesting osprey, heron & soaring bald eagles. This very special home with over 3400 sf of living area has a first floor BR with 3 additional BRs on the 2nd floor. The formal LR has a FP surrounded by beautifully crafted paneling found in period homes. The DR w/ FP & kitchen both feature large storefront windows overlooking a lush landscape, South Cove & Essex Harbor beyond . . A walk out waterfront lower level has a FR, bath & office space with a separate boatbuilder's Boatshop with a large workshop above. A private world in which to raise animals,grow gardens,a vineyard or simply savor nature. First time offered in 80 years. Owner/agent related.

• General Features
  • Acres 9.15
  • Bank Owned Property Y/N 0
  • County Or Parish Middlesex
  • Neighborhood Essex Village
  • Sq Ft Total 3,435
  • Style Colonial
  • Year Built 1972
  • Zoning RU
• Building Features
  • Appliances Included Gas Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher
  • Attic Description Storage Space
  • Basement Description Full With Walk-Out, Partially Finished
  • Baths Full 2
  • Baths Half 2
  • Construction Description Frame
  • Cooling System None
  • Exterior Features Barn, Porch
  • Exterior Siding Clapboard, Wood
  • Heat Fuel Type Oil
  • Heat Type Baseboard, Hot Water
  • Room Count 9
  • Rooms Total 9
  • Swimming Pool Y/N 0
• Property Features
  • Direct Waterfront Y/N 1
  • Driveway Type Gravel
  • Flood Zone Y/N 0
  • Garage Parking Info Barn
  • Lot Description May be Subdividable, Water View
  • Sewage System Septic
  • Water Source Private Well
  • Waterfront Description Direct Waterfront,Frontage,River,View
• Schools
  • Elementary School Essex
  • Middle Jr High School Regional District 4
  • High School Regional District 4