Essex CT Real Estate & Homes for Sale

Insane Opportunity in Essex Village! This Classic New England Brick and Stone Colonial that is complemented by maintenance free composite siding is filled with luxury upgrades from top to bottom and offers the lifestyle of a quaint waterfront village. The property itself features slate and oak flooring, custom cabinets, crown moldings, nine-foot ceilings, shiplap walls, a gourmet kitchen complete with marble countertops, 6 burner Wolf oven/range, sub zero fridge, and breakfast bar, a living room with tray ceiling, custom built-ins, and banquette, a primary suite on the 2nd floor complete with wet bar, bathroom with dual marble-topped sinks, marble floors and spacious marble shower. The second floor includes a sitting room and another bedroom with an ensuite bath. The attic space offers great ceiling height and lots of potential and flexibility. The property was built for convenience with an easy maintenance lawn, propane furnace, central vac and automated shades so you can spend all your free time enjoying the marina, shops, and dining the village has to offer. Schedule your showing today!

Discover a masterpiece of modern architecture! Designed by renowned architect Hugh Stubbins, a student of Frank Lloyd Wright, this iconic mid-century modern home is a true testament to timeless elegance and innovative design. Nestled on 14.5 private acres with extraordinary views of North Cove, the Great Meadow and the Connecticut River, this property offers a rare opportunity for discerning buyers-available for the first time in over 50 years. The residence boasts six bedrooms and four bathrooms, providing ample space for relaxation for family and guests. The home's design embraces passive solar principles with walls of glass that invite natural light and offer breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. The first floor features a serene primary suite with handicap shower and sitting room with fireplace, while an optional second-floor primary suite offers flexibility for various lifestyle needs. The open-concept living areas seamlessly blend indoor and outdoor spaces, creating an ambiance of tranquility and connection with nature. An impressive stone fireplace takes centerstage in the living room. Heated floors are a delightful luxury in the Living room, Dining room and Kitchen. An AGA stove plus a Viking stove, Subzero refrigerator, granite counters, and a butcher block island prep area are highlights of the Kitchen. A seating space with fireplace provides a comfortable place to keep the cook company!

Essex Village...a home you will love! Designed for the way we live today, this rarely available 4BR Custom Colonial features the perfect blend of traditional features and modern home design. Set back from the road, a tree-lined drive leads to a gracious entrance making a great first impression and opens to elegant well-proportioned rooms that blend seamlessly with the natural surroundings. The living room, a room where everything is just right, features charming French doors and is centered around a wood burning fireplace. The well-appointed kitchen with a breakfast bar and casual dining area leads to the formal dining room...the perfect place for celebrating special occasions or gathering with friends & family for some holiday cheer. The family room is designed everyday living and savor the sunshine from your own private deck overlooking park-like grounds. Upstairs you will find the primary suite with a beautifully remodeled bathand three guest rooms...where every detail has been considered for their home away from home. A full basement with updated mechanicals also has plenty of space for all of your storage needs. Offering privacy without seclusion the house is prominently set on 1.28 acres in a private natural setting, bordered by stately trees, colorful hydrangeas and beautiful perennial gardens. Experience historic Essex-just a short stroll to the Griswold Inn, the CT River Museum, the library, wonderful restaurants, unique shops, marinas, yacht clubs and so much more.

Located near the mouth of the CT River, Essex CT has been voted in numerous publications as one of the best small towns in America. This home has been recognized by locals as one of the most historical landmark footprints in the area for its huge front yard and exceptional Barn reconstruction plus being featured in historical homes books and Christmas in CT books. Located so close to every nautical in Essex this masterpiece home offers extreme post and beam cathedral construction capturing the eye in every direction. The custom kitchen, dining room for 16 and family room are at the base level entrance of the home as is the office, laundry and mechanicals. The mid level living room with floor to ceiling fireplace chimney is spectacular and seamlessly joins wide wood floors, huge beams and bright new windows together to incredible heights. This home has two primary suites, one on the mid level and one on the upper level. The mid level primary has a full bathroom and huge walk in closet. The upper suite has a FB and balcony. This upper level also has a lounging loft for extra bedding if needed. French doors off the living room lead to the beautiful patios and landscaped grounds. Some upgrades include, Anderson windows installed 2023, Central Air 2022, EV charger 2024. Buderus boiler 2011, Roth oil tank 2022. Hybrid cycle water heater less than 10 years old. Vermont Castings Wood Stove 2020. So close to Main St Essex the CT River and Long Island Sound, 2 hours to NY and Boston.

"Wow"! sums it up. As soon as you enter the graceful landscaped grounds through the circular crushed stone drive, you know you are in enchanted territory. Built in 1950 and refined over the years as an artist's retreat, this shingled home defies labels. It is fanciful, yet grounded by features such as a first floor bedroom suite, living room with parquet flooring and fireplace, a chef's kitchen with walk-in pantry, and cozy den with bookcases. The breakfast room is flooded by light. A "corn crib" addition with fireplace and soaring exposed beam ceiling, anchors the far end of a dramatic vaulted entry foyer filled with bookcases and wall space galore to feature art and treasures. A spacious bedroom suite with renovated full bath, including double sinks, marble countertop, heated flooring, and shower is found on the upper level. The terrace outside the kitchen provides a marvelous al fresco dining experience by the fish pond. It's not hard to envision you are dining in Provence or Tuscany. The outbuildings, gardens and frog pond add more layers of utility and panache to an already otherworldly tableau. The outbuilding closest to the main house provides a half bath, making this space suitable as an office, studio, or for use as a guest bedroom. Another office is attached to the cavernous heated and air conditioned garage. Additional outbuildings provide storage and studio space, and a detached one-car garage. Deeded water access. Come for a tour and fall under the spell!

Welcome to "Serenity" with this Essex Village waterfront home. Privately situated directly west of an 8 acre parcel owned by the Essex Land Trust. Whether building as a second home or a primary residence, this "to be built" Modern Colonial will not disappoint. Full of natural light, every room and every space will be designed with purpose and intentional detail. Designed for everyday use with the added luxury of pleasure. The garage was designed with a two-story bay to accommodate a car lift as well as the ability to raise the ceilings in the other two bays to accommodate 6 cars with lifts. The water views leading out to North Cove in Essex will be sure to impress. Quality, style and energy efficiency make this home one of a kind. Not only views, but direct waterfront access and a dock. Essex is a one of a kind historic town with its Main street full of quaint shops, marinas and an overall beautiful village located midway between Boston and NYC. This proposed build can be modified to suit your needs with our Local Custom Home Builder. We are ready to design and build!

If you've been looking for the perfect, quintessential home in a highly desirable location, this may be the house for you. No detail to this newer remodeled house has been overlooked. This quietly unassuming contemporary ranch boasts the highest level of standards and efficiency, without taking away from it's magnificent charm. With meticulous attention to detail, this estate is a true masterpiece. The heart of the home is the expansive gourmet kitchen, a culinary haven equipped with top-of-the-line appliances including a rare Zebra marble over-sized island, which is sure to be the centerpiece for any gathering. Custom cabinetry and pantry provides ample storage space. The formal dining room and living room provide an open floor space feel, complete with over sized gas fireplace. The first floor primary bedroom and ensuite bath feature radiant floor heat including a custom walk-in closet. Through the french doors you'll be greeted with a terrace overlooking the gardens....a sanctuary to enjoy your morning coffee. Also included on the main level is another bedroom with full bath. Just steps through the professionally manicured gardens, which includes an outdoor gas fireplace, you will come upon the remarkable guest "cottage". As with the main house, no detail has been overlooked throughout this 792SF retreat. This house is Steps to Main Street shops, marinas, restaurants, museums, and the CT River. Two hours to NYC & Boston.

Own a piece of history. This is a one-of-a-kind historic property located near the Village of Essex and within minutes of the nearby CT River and Long Island Sound shoreline areas. If you like the maintained old character of the original period with 6 fireplaces, detailed millwork trim throughout but with the updates of modern amenities like a modern chef style kitchen this is the property for you. The finished attic is a perfect office or hide away retreat area. The rear yard is private and perfect for relaxing. The location is convenient to the Old Saybrook train station for shoreline East, Amtrack or highway access to New York or Boston. Please come to view and see what your finishing touches can do to complete the restoration and make this your home.

Prominently set on three acres in a private natural setting, this charming Gambrel is the ideal blend of traditional features with modern home design. Recently renovated, with no expense spared or detail overlooked, the timeless & versatile floor plan features a variety of options from desirable one floor living to multi-generational living space. A warm and welcoming entrance leads to the formal living room with custom built-ins and the dining room...ideal for entertaining. The well-appointed Chef's kitchen with casual dining area opens to a private, multi-level deck overlooking park-like grounds. The light-filled family room is centered around the fireplace and the first floor primary suite features a stunning bath with double sinks, soaking tub & separate shower;a powder room & laundry area complete the first level. Upstairs you will find a second en-suite bedroom and two well-appointed guest rooms with shared bath. Relaxing evenings spent in the lower level game room & summer days spent by the pool will create lasting memories with friends & family for years to come. A separate two bay garage with loft area is available for all of your storage needs. Offering privacy without seclusion, the property is bordered by mature natural stone walls and is within walking distance to the Essex Land Trust Nature Trails...Meadow Woods Preserve, Canfield Woods, Woodja Hill, Doane's' Woods & James Glen. Perfect as a full time residence or the ideal weekend retreat.OWNER FINANCING AVAIL.

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.