Rare opportunity to own an extraordinary, in-town, estate on 1.2 professionally landscaped acres with breathtaking CT River views. This completely renovated 1880's carriage house is just steps from the heart of the quintessential New England village of Essex. Special features include stunning central staircase, ten-ft coffered ceilings (1st floor), gorgeous bespoke refrigerated "wine wall" (475+/- bottles) with adjacent dry bar, artisanal millwork, chefs kitchen with leathered Taj Mahal quartzite countertops and Subzero, Wolf and Miele appliances, first floor bedroom suite with private terrace, master suite including a generous study/sitting room with wet bar, fireplace and extensive balcony, lower level fitness room, office nook with adjacent media room and mini-kitchen, elevator, generator, and a dog bath! Step out back and you will find a private, retreat with salt water pool, charming grape arbor, patio and fabulous pool house. Three sets of French doors lead to an elegant veranda overlooking the rolling lawn and the Connecticut River. Step down to the new bluestone patio with custom fire pit and take in the deed protected river view...a magical setting for both intimate gatherings and large parties alike. Dinner on the veranda is easily facilitated with the adjacent built-in Lynx grill. Just two hours from NYC or Boston, this home and property are truly special, beyond compare.
Sold for $4,450,000 on 10/31/25
$4,450,000
7 Dickinson Lane, Essex, CT 06426
4beds
6,824sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1880
1.18 Acres Lot
$4,451,600 Zestimate®
$652/sqft
$5,054 Estimated rent
Owner options
What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: October 31, 2025 at 12:54pm
Listed by:
Molly O'brien Watkins 203-536-3889,
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l 203-655-8234,
Christine Straden 917-680-4585,
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Bought with:
Tracee Adams, RES.0807414
William Raveis Real Estate
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 24056966
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 5
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s), Balcony/Deck, French Doors, Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 336.96 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15.6 x 21.6
Bedroom
- Features: Full Bath, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 150 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 15
Bedroom
- Features: Balcony/Deck, Bedroom Suite, French Doors, Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 187.5 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12.5 x 15
Bedroom
- Features: High Ceilings, Full Bath, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 14
Dining room
- Features: High Ceilings, Beamed Ceilings, French Doors, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 258.23 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11.9 x 21.7
Family room
- Features: High Ceilings, Beamed Ceilings, Built-in Features, Gas Log Fireplace, French Doors, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 332.01 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15.3 x 21.7
Kitchen
- Features: High Ceilings, Beamed Ceilings, Dining Area, French Doors, Kitchen Island, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 379.75 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17.5 x 21.7
Living room
- Features: Bay/Bow Window, High Ceilings, Built-in Features, Gas Log Fireplace, French Doors, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 260.3 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13.7 x 19
Other
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 244.8 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13.6 x 18
Rec play room
- Features: Beamed Ceilings, Built-in Features, Wet Bar
- Level: Lower
- Area: 184.8 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 16.8
Study
- Features: Balcony/Deck, Built-in Features, Wet Bar, Gas Log Fireplace, French Doors, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 405 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 x 27
Heating
- Forced Air, Zoned, Propane
Cooling
- Central Air, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Gas Cooktop, Convection Oven, Microwave, Range Hood, Subzero, Dishwasher, Instant Hot Water, Washer, Dryer, Wine Cooler, Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level, Mud Room
Features
- Sound System, Elevator, Entrance Foyer
- Doors: Storm Door(s), French Doors
- Windows: Thermopane Windows
- Basement: Crawl Space,Partial,Heated,Storage Space,Cooled,Interior Entry,Partially Finished,Liveable Space
- Attic: Heated,Finished,Floored,Walk-up
- Number of fireplaces: 3
Interior area
- Total structure area: 6,824
- Total interior livable area: 6,824 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 6,299
- Finished area below ground: 525
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 3
Features
- Patio & porch: Terrace, Deck
- Exterior features: Balcony, Outdoor Grill, Lighting, Underground Sprinkler
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Gunite, Heated, Fenced, Salt Water, In Ground
- Fencing: Full
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Walk to Water, Access
Lot
- Size: 1.18 Acres
- Features: Level, Landscaped, Rolling Slope
Details
- Additional structures: Cabana, Pool House
- Parcel number: 986319
- Zoning: VR
- Other equipment: Generator
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Antique
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Shingle Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Masonry
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1880
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Thermostat, Doors, Windows
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Security System
Community
- Community features: Golf, Health Club, Library, Medical Facilities, Park, Playground, Shopping/Mall, Tennis Court(s)
Location
- Region: Essex
- Subdivision: Essex Village
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