159 River Rd, Essex, CT 06426

This stunning waterfront home boasts breathtaking water views with direct frontage on the Connecticut River. Enter through the custom leaded front door into an open plan on the main floor, which features lovely white oak floors throughout. The custom all-white kitchen is truly a chef’s dream with top-of-the-line appliances.The kitchen flows seamlessly into the open dining and living area, which boasts a stone fireplace and floor-to-ceiling windows plus two sets of French doors that lead to a covered stone patio that runs the full length of the house. From there, stairs lead down to the extensive bluestone patio and the new heated in-ground pool and spa. The pool has an automatic cover and there is an enclosed outdoor shower as well. Access the pool bathroom directly off the patio, which includes custom inlaid tile and a second washer and dryer. Inside, the custom media room features a 90-inch Sony television with surround sound, plus a custom bar with a granite counter, two under-counter refrigerators, and an ice maker. The primary suite includes its own private balcony and an enormous walk-in closet. The en suite bathroom boasts heated Carrara marble floors, a large soaking tub with river views, a rain shower, and an under-counter refrigerator. There is a mudroom with heated floors directly off the five-car garage, which also has a separate storage area. At the water’s edge, there is a brand new floating dock that was built in 2022 and includes a 16,000 lb boat lift.

A custom outdoor kitchen, completes this outdoor oasis with an L-shaped grill area and built-in storage. This magnificent home also features an elevator that runs from the basement to the second floor. A 2016 Hobi Award-winning home, this spectacular home is sure to impress!