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This 5-bedroom, 6-bathroom single family at 88 Main Street in Essex, CT is listed for $2,800,000 ($535 per sqft). Built in 1849, the home offers 5,234 sqft of living space on a 1.86 acres lot.

Agent Description

Move into this elegantly designed, meticulously restored estate in the nationally registered historic village of Ivoryton in the town of Essex. Built by the prominent Essex industrialist, Samuel Comstock, the 5,400 sq. ft. property on 1.86 acres offers history and grandeur to those seeking privacy and tasteful opulence.

Preserved in the same family for five generations and recently completely re-designed and updated, this home is ideal for grand entertaining, large family gatherings, and other unique experiences. Historic details have been preserved throughout, complemented with an updated chef's kitchen, butler's pantry, and new appliances.

Thoughtful, custom interior design elements feature prominently in the grand living room and multiple seating areas. The ample 5 bedrooms and 5 1/2 bathrooms have been tastefully updated while retaining timeless architectural elements. Old world charm can be experienced in the renovated 3 season sunroom.

Two separate home offices make working from home a pleasure. Outside, newly landscaped grounds mingle with century old trees and shrubs. New formal hedges, hydrangea gardens, fencing, and bluestone patios offer privacy, seclusion, and outdoor enjoyment unique for a property inside the village. The 20 x40 gunite pool is perfect for exercise and recreation alike. A newly constructed 2-car garage can accommodate electric vehicles or store vintage cars. Truly unique and like no other. A rare opportunity.

Key Features

  • Built in 1849
  • 1.86 acre lot
  • 8 parking spaces
  • Fireplace

Property Details

5 full, 1 half
8 spaces
1849

Amenities

FireplaceA/C

Monthly Cost Estimate

$14,975/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$2,025
Interest$12,133
Insurance$817

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

88 Main Street

Essex, CT 06442

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Auto Garage Door Opener,Cable - Available

Exterior Features

Porch-Enclosed,Porch,Gutters,Garden Area,Patio

Property Details

Pool Features

Patio

Heating

Heat Pump (Heating)ZonedOther (Heating)

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Gas CooktopOven/RangeMicrowaveSubzeroDishwasherWasherDryerWine Chiller

Questions & Answers

This 5-bedroom, 6-bathroom single family at 88 Main Street is listed at $2,800,000 ($535/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $12,133 based on 20% down at 6.5% interest.

Key features include: Built in 1849, 1.86 acre lot, 8 parking spaces, Fireplace. Interior Features: Auto Garage Door Opener,Cable - Available. Exterior Features: Porch-Enclosed,Porch,Gutters,Garden Area,Patio.

This property is listed by Kirsten Adams and can be reached at 2035004000 or kadams@wpsir.com.

KA

Kirsten Adams

Agent at William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

(203) 500-4000

Listed by William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

MLS# 24162042· Source: listhub· Updated 4 days ago

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88 Main Street, Essex, CT 06442

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