• SOLD

20 River Road

Essex, CT 06426

  • $900,000 Sold on 05/19/2021
  • 6 Beds
  • 5/1 Baths
  • 2,705 Sqft
  • 5.46 Acres
  • 1750 Built

Unique Colonial Is Sited On 5 Private Acres

This unique twelve room Colonial is sited on five beautiful private acres, surrounded by spectacular mature specimen trees, and wide lawns sweeping down to a spring fed pond from the Falls River. This multi-level five bedroom elegant home is designed for indoor/outdoor living and ideal for entertaining. The wrap around two level stone terrace has an outdoor fireplace, ideal for al fresco dining. The 20x23 Living room has a high wood beamed vaulted ceiling with an oversized beautiful hand carved wood burning fireplace. Opposite is a large bay window looking out to the gardens and French doors open to the stone terrace. From the Living room, steps lead to the sunken formal Dining room with a fireplace and custom designed gold leafed china cabinets. French doors open to the expansive covered terrace overlooking the formal gardens. A bright sunroom, with dramatic floor to ceiling paned windows, accesses the continuing wrap around terrace. The Kitchen has an informal dining area with an arched entrance leading to the wet bar with a brass sink. The sun filled, second floor Master Suite with a fireplace, and has a sitting room and private balcony overlooking the gardens and pond. A private Guest wing is accessed by own stairs to two en suite bedrooms. The property is half way between New York and Boston. A mile to historic Essex Village for shopping, fine dining, art galleries, marinas and Yacht clubs and the majestic Connecticut River.

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Property Highlights
  • STYLE : Colonial,Antique
  • NEIGHBORHOOD : Essex Village
  • PRICE/SQFT : $359
  • DAYS ON MARKET : 330
  • MLS : 170287117

Additional Information

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
  • BASEMENT DESCRIPTION: Partial, Walk-Out Access
  • HIGH SCHOOL: Per Board of Ed
  • LIVING AREA SQFT: 2705
  • MIDDLE SCHOOL: Per Board of Ed
  • ON MARKET DATE: 2020-05-11
  • PARKING: Gravel, Shared Driveway, Attached
  • SEWER: Septic Tank
  • STYLE: Colonial, Antique
  • TAX AMOUNT: $10,918
  • UTILITIES: Underground Utilities, Cable Available
  • YEAR BUILT: 1750
  • ZONING: Residential
AMENITIES
  • Tennis Court(s)
INTERIOR FEATURES
  • APPLIANCES INCLUDED: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Ice Maker, Refrigerator, Washer, Electric Water Heater
  • BEDS: 6
  • FULL BATHS: 5
  • HEAT: Oil, Hot Water, Radiant, Zoned
  • INTERIOR FEATURES: Entrance Foyer
  • ROOMS: 12
EXTERIOR FEATURES
  • CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS: Wood Siding
  • EXTERIOR FEATURES: Balcony, Garden
  • ROOF: Wood

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Location for 20 River Road, Essex, CT

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Essex

Shoreline, Connecticut

Three villages comprise the town of Essex: Centerbrook, Ivoryton and Essex. The lovely waterfront community, settled around the Connecticut River and Falls River, boasts scenic views, historic architecture,...

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Listing Courtesy of Colette Harron of William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l.