Your dream waterfront vacation or year-round home has arrived! New roof and recently installed propane heating system, propane fireplace and split zone a/c systems. Over one acre with 550 feet of water frontage and a dock on the Falls River. A private peninsula with a view towards one hundred+ acres of protected Essex Land Trust property on the opposite shore. Complete with invisible fence, patio and large storage/utility shed with electricity. Enjoy gardening, bird watching, fishing, canoeing and kayaking within minutes of Essex and Ivoryton villages; with shops, restaurants, theatre, marinas and yacht clubs all close by. The house is a two bedroom contemporary shingled cape with vaulted ceilings, a loft, fieldstone fireplace, skylights, French doors, walls of windows, balconies and lots of character. The original 1930's cottage on the property was redesigned by architect Rod Hartung. It retains it's original charm with a few tasteful contemporary tweaks. There is a master bedroom with walk-in closet, balcony and full bath ensuite. The second bedroom is adjacent to a full bath. In addition, there is a guest powder room and a loft that affords the opportunity for a third bedroom. The kitchen has newer cabinets and stainless appliances and opens towards a dining room and spacious family room with vaulted beamed ceiling, fireplace, walls of glass and slider to the patio. An exciting one-of-a-kind waterfront retreat! Don't miss it!
Single-familyProperty Type
1930Year Built
1.07 acresLot Size
$374Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Rick Weiner• William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Bought with Peter Bonanno• Coldwell Banker Realty
Source:Smart MLS #N10184487
Redfin Estimate
$712,902
$323K since sold in February 2017$6,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 21.5% higher than the average sale price ($587K) of 6 comparable homes.
Exterior Features: Balcony, Garden Area, Gutters, Patio, Shed, Storage Building
Lot Information
Lot Description: Lightly Wooded, Water View
Property Information
Waterfront Description: Dock or Mooring, Frontage, River, View, Walk to Water, Direct Waterfront
Property Type: Single Family For Sale
Driveway Type: Asphalt, Paved
Financial
Assessments Information
Assessed Value: $192,700
Rental Information
Lease Purchase YN: No
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public Water Connected
Sewage System: Septic
Hot Water Description: Propane
Heat Type: Hot Air, Zoned
Heat Fuel Type: Propane
Fuel Tank Location: Above Ground
Location
HOA Information
Association Amenities: Putting Green, Health Club, Medical Facilities, Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Private Rec Facilities, Tennis Courts
School Information
High School: Regional District 4
Elementary School: Essex
Location Information
State: Connecticut
Nearby Amenities: Golf Course, Health Club, Library, Medical Facilities, Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Private Rec Facilities, Public Rec Facilities, Tennis Courts
Directions: Rt. 154, Main Street Centerbrook to #127 on right. Third driveway past the Lutheran Church.
Direct Waterfront
County: Middlesex
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,908
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.07 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 985083
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2023
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Documents & Disclosures
Supplement Count Public: 3
Around this home
Schools
Essex Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 0.3mi
7/10
John Winthrop Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.9mi
4/10
Valley Regional High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.9mi
7/10
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Centerbrook, CT • 06409
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Estimated sale price
$678,000 – $820,000
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