Built for a prominent Essex Family in 1896, this majestic Victorian is perfectly sited on a beautifully landscaped 1.18 acre lot. Careful renovations and updates have preserved the original character of this magnificent home while creating a comfortable oasis designed for today's living. The welcoming front entry hall includes a grand staircase with original Oak Balustrade and ornate spindles. The living room, accessed from a set of oversized oak pocket doors, complete with original brass hardware, is highlighted by a wonderful marble fireplace with restored mantel and boxed window alcove. Detailed millwork and 9ft ceilings throughout main floor. French doors lead from living room to well-proportioned formal dining room complete with original wainscoting and a bank of oversized windows. Remodeled kitchen complete with butler's pantry and separate breakfast nook, includes granite countertops, commercial gas stove and SS appliances. A wonderful screened porch off the kitchen leads to the exterior brick patio and landscaped garden. Grand family room with gas fireplace and sliding doors accessing the rear patio. Renovated second floor Master Suite with full bath, built-ins and a private balcony deck. Three additional bedrooms and a second bath complete this level. Bonus room, additional bedroom and full bath on the third floor. Walking distance to area restaurants, shops, and area attractions. Great opportunity to own a magnificent one-of-a-kind home.
Off market
Street View
$995,800
81 Main St, Essex, CT 06426
5beds
3,494sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1896
1.18 Acres lot
$995,800 Zestimate®
$285/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Oil, Propane / Butane
Cooling
- Other
Features
- Cable - Available, Auto Garage Door Opener
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 3,494 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
Features
- Exterior features: Wood
Lot
- Size: 1.18 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: ESSEM41B022
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1896
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Public Water Connected
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Essex
Other
Other facts
- Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven/Range, Range Hood, Washer, Refrigerator
- Attic YN: 1
- Attic Description: Walk-up, Finished
- Direct Waterfront YN: 0
- Exterior Features: Garden Area, Gutters, Porch-Screened, Balcony, French Doors
- Exterior Siding: Wood
- Fuel Tank Location: Above Ground
- Home Warranty Offered YN: 0
- Heat Fuel Type: Oil, Propane
- Hot Water Description: Domestic, Propane
- Nearby Amenities: Library, Park, Public Transportation, Medical Facilities, Playground/Tot Lot, Golf Course
- Interior Features: Cable - Available, Auto Garage Door Opener
- Energy Features: Storm Doors
- Lot Description: Level Lot
- Basement Description: Unfinished, Sump Pump, Full
- Property Type: Single Family For Sale
- Sewage System: Septic
- Swimming Pool YN: 0
- Room Count: 5
- Driveway Type: Crushed Stone
- Radon Mitigation Air YNU: Unknown
- Water Source: Public Water Connected
- Fireplaces Total: 2
- Rooms Additional: Foyer, Bonus Room, Laundry Room
- Heat Type: Steam
- Cooling System: Window Unit
- Style: Victorian
- Waterfront Description: Not Applicable
- Foundation Type: Stone
- Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
- Construction Description: Other
- Property Tax: 8705
- Assessed Value: 398400
- Tax Year: July 2017-June 2018
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