Nestled on 61+ acres along Lake Champlains Adirondack Coast, Rosslyn blends historic charm with modern luxury. This in-town country estate underwent a meticulous 18-year restoration, preserving its circa 1820 Federal/Georgian architecture with Greek Revival elements. The compound encompasses four 19 th century buildings: a six-bedroom, six-bath 6,800 sq ft main home, a large carriage barn, a renovated ice house with full bath and office loft, and an iconic boathouse along 275 feet of landscaped, sandy beach waterfront with grounding panoramic lake and mountain views. In addition, the offering includes a deeded building right for an additional
residence.
The complete restoration is a marriage of poetry and design between writer and green designer
owners. The home retains a rare blend of original post-colonial layout and period-appropriate, bespoke details with non-toxic and FSC certified materials. Rosslyn boasts four finished stories, nine fireplaces, wood and marble floors, a chef's kitchen, radiant heat, a 2,000 bottle wine cellar, fitness room, four private view-filled bedrooms with en-suite baths, and two flex rooms.
Outdoor entertainment venues abound with over 3,300 sq ft of furnished decks and terraces. 4+acres of sprawling fenced-in grounds feature an heirloom orchard, perennial flower beds, organic vegetable garden, grapevines, and hand-cut 19 th century local stone walls and terraces. Year round on-property activities include swimming, paddling, gardening, hiking, horseback riding, and cross-country skiing, amidst private waterfront, and nature trails in meadows and woodlands, all in a personal wildlife sanctuary.
Located on Merchant Row in historic Essex, NY, Rosslyn is a turn-key oasis, steps away from
the idyllic town center, a short ferry ride to Vermont, and 90 minutes from Montreal. Rosslyn
offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a piece of living history on the nation's 6 th largest
lake.
For sale
$4,295,000
2783 Essex Rd, Essex, NY 12936
6beds
7,787sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1826
60.98 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$552/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Private waterfrontNine fireplacesBespoke detailsOrganic vegetable gardenHeirloom orchardSprawling fenced-in groundsFitness room
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Listing updated: February 28, 2025 at 10:15am
Listing by:
Adirondack Realty Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices 518-576-9840,
Heather Maxey
Source: ACVMLS,MLS#: 203010

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 5
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Carpet
- Level: Second
- Area: 519.14 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20.2 x 25.7
Bedroom 2
- Features: Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 201.11 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11.9 x 16.9
Bedroom 3
- Features: Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 247.76 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15.2 x 16.3
Bedroom 4
- Features: Carpet
- Level: Third
- Area: 238.95 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13.5 x 17.7
Bedroom 5
- Features: Carpet
- Level: Third
- Area: 220.4 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14.5 x 15.2
Primary bathroom
- Features: Ceramic Tile
- Level: Second
- Area: 160.08 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11.6 x 13.8
Bathroom 2
- Features: Ceramic Tile
- Level: Second
- Area: 57.24 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5.3 x 10.8
Bathroom 3
- Features: Ceramic Tile
- Level: Second
- Area: 126.75 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6.5 x 19.5
Bathroom 4
- Features: Ceramic Tile
- Level: Third
- Area: 139.2 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11.6 x 12
Bonus room
- Features: Hardwood
- Level: First
- Area: 234 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 x 15.6
Dining room
- Features: Hardwood
- Level: First
- Area: 388.01 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16.1 x 24.1
Kitchen
- Features: Hardwood
- Level: First
- Area: 210.25 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14.5 x 14.5
Laundry
- Features: Hardwood
- Level: First
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8 x 12.5
Living room
- Features: Hardwood
- Level: First
- Area: 506 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20 x 25.3
Office
- Features: Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 187 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 17
Other
- Description: Guest Cottage Livingroom
- Features: Hardwood
- Level: First
- Area: 99.6 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16.6 x 6
Other
- Description: Guest Cottage Loft Bedroom
- Features: Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 179.52 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13.2 x 13.6
Other
- Description: Eating room off kitchen
- Features: Hardwood
- Level: First
- Area: 177.16 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8.6 x 20.6
Other
- Description: Foyer
- Features: Hardwood
- Level: First
- Area: 249.4 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8.6 x 29
Sunroom
- Features: Slate
- Level: First
- Area: 178.5 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10.5 x 17
Heating
- Oil, Radiant, Radiant Floor
Cooling
- Ductless, Heat Pump, Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range, Ice Maker, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Granite Counters, Built-in Features, Double Vanity, High Speed Internet
- Flooring: Concrete, Hardwood, Tile
- Windows: Wood Frames
- Basement: Interior Entry,Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 9
- Fireplace features: Bedroom, Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom
Interior area
- Total structure area: 7,787
- Total interior livable area: 7,787 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 7,087
- Finished area below ground: 700
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway, Off Street
- Has garage: Yes
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Deck, Enclosed, Porch, Rear Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Dock, Garden, Lighting, Private Yard, Storage
- Fencing: Back Yard,Fenced,Front Yard
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Lake, Meadow, Mountain(s), Pasture, Trees/Woods
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake
- Waterfront features: Beach Front, Lake, Lake Front, Navigable Water, Owned Waterfront, Waterfront
- Body of water: Lake Champlain
- Frontage type: Lakefront,Waterfront
Lot
- Size: 60.98 Acres
- Features: Agricultural, Front Yard, Garden, Level, Many Trees, Meadow, Native Plants, Orchard(s), Pasture, Private, Views, Waterfront, Wooded
- Topography: Level
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s), Boat House, Guest House, Outbuilding, Shed(s), Storage
- Parcel number: 40.6513.000
- Zoning: Residential
- Other equipment: Fuel Tank(s), Generator
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Adirondack,Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Metal,Slate
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1826
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Engineered Septic
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Internet Connected, Phone Connected, Water Connected, Propane, Underground Utilities
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Insulation, Thermostat
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Building Security, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Security System Owned, Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Essex
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $552/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,773,500
- Annual tax amount: $31,186
- Date on market: 9/11/2024
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: 1031 Exchange,Cash,Conventional
- Lease term: Weekly
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Paved
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