47 River Road, Essex, CT, 06426

8 rooms
3 beds
3 Full / 1 Half baths
1948
Cape Cod
3,036 sqft
Lovely direct waterfront sits up overlooking the Falls River Cove. Serene and private on nearly 3 acres, set well back from the road and just outside the heart of Essex. This sprawling New England style Cape Cod home c1948 boasts tranquil water views that are enjoyed from many rooms as well as a spacious patio(25x24) and deck(20x16). The home's interior features a formal living room w/wood burning fireplace, a nice size formal dining rm that is conveniently located from a well-appointed kitchen, a first-floor primary bedroom suite, home office & attractive family rm with shiplap barrel ceiling. 2 guest bedrooms are quietly set on the 2nd floor. A sweet 3 season sunporch is enhanced w/stone flooring, walls of windows & sunlight. 2 Laundry locations- main & lower level, HW floors run throughout & 3.5 baths. Some work & transformation is needed to really bring out the home's charm. Property includes a dock w/power & tidal access to NCove & CT River. Newer amenities: deck, freshly painted interior walls, boiler, drilled well, propane whole house generator, 3 bay garage extension, split rail fence & most kitchen appliances. An oversized post & beam 6 bay garage w/inter access to 2nd flr will delight an artist, car enthusiast or hobbyist-many possibilities. Only mins. to Essex village with appealing array of restaurants, boutiques, marinas & yachting. Midway from Boston & NYC. This property is not a drive-by & owners kindly request you do not drive up the driveway without an appmt. Being sold as-is.
Status:
Under Contract
Type:
Single-family residential
Laundry Remarks:
Lower Level,Main Level
Zoning:
RU
Garage:
6-car Detached Garage, Driveway, Unpaved
Heating:
Hot Water, Radiator
Cooling:
None
Energy Features:
Generator, Storm Windows
Basement:
Crawl Space, Full, Unfinished, Storage, Hatchway Access, Interior Access
Parking:
6-car
Acreage:
2.8
Est. Taxes:
$20,694
Assessment
$1,146,500
Lot Description:
Fence - Partial,Fence - Rail,Secluded,Lightly Wooded,Water View
Waterfront:
Yes
Elementary School:
Per Board of Ed
Middle School:
Per Board of Ed
High School:
Regional District 4
Days on Market:
3
Appliances:
Electric Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Instant Hot Water Tap, Washer, Electric Dryer, Wine Chiller
MLS #:
24078135
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