About This Home

This 5-bedroom, 6-bathroom single family at 88 Main Street in Essex, CT is listed for $2,200,000 ($420 per sqft). Built in 1849, the home offers 5,234 sqft of living space on a 1.86 acres lot.

Key Features

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

Property Details

5 full, 1 half
2-car garage
1849

Amenities

EV ChargerA/C
Listing Description

Two hours from New York City. Two hours from Boston. A world away from both. Privacy is the ultimate luxury. This masterfully re-imagined 5,234 sq. ft. compound located in historic Ivoryton, a village within the town of Essex, sits behind newly established hedges on nearly two flat, manicured acres - completely turn-key, completely private.

The grounds are designed for outdoor living. A 20 X 40 gunite pool flows into a hydrangea-framed landscape. Three bluestone patios for entertaining, dining, and quiet retreat. A newly built two-car garage, wired with new electrical and EV charger-ready.

Inside, the transformation is total. A chef's kitchen built around a custom black cherry island with Sub-Zero refrigerator, new double wall oven, and cooktop. A butler's pantry adds a second refrigerator and dedicated wine fridge. Four bedrooms with private en suite bathrooms, including a reimagined primary suite with spa-level finishes.

Two home offices. An inviting Family Room. A spectacular Living Room. And a Sunroom - a fully restored 1920s porch with original terra cotta floors and sweeping estate views. Every room is professionally curated with bespoke wallcoverings and custom light fixtures.

Steps from the Ivoryton Playhouse, The Copper Beech, and Prive Swiss. Minutes to Connecticut River marinas. Long Island Sound 15 minutes beyond. A truly unique property located in what Yankee Magazine ranks as the #1 small town in New England. See attachments for an extensive list of house history and improvements. Field Card states 4 bedrooms, but this home operates with 5 bedrooms.

Monthly Cost Estimate

$11,766/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$1,591
Interest$9,533
Insurance$642

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

Outdoor Features

Patio

Heating

Steam

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Gas CooktopOven/RangeMicrowaveSubzeroDishwasherWasherDryerWine Chiller

Questions & Answers

This 5-bedroom, 6-bathroom single family at 88 Main Street is listed at $2,200,000 ($420/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $11,766 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

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

This property is listed by Kirsten Adams.

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Kirsten Adams

Agent at William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty

Listed by William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty · Broker phone: 2032456700 · View on Broker Site · Broker website

MLS# 24200306· Source: SmartMLS, Inc.· 73 days on PropertySimple

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88 Main Street, Essex, CT 06442

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