Discover one of the most coveted vantage points on the lower Connecticut River-a mid-century modern sanctuary perched on a private 2.7-acre waterfront peninsula where land, river, and sky converge in perfect harmony. With an extraordinary 875 feet of water frontage embracing both the Connecticut River and the pristine Turtle Creek nature preserve, this property is a haven for bird enthusiasts and wildlife lovers alike. The dual shoreline offers the river side with tidal rhythms and sweeping panoramas stretching from Essex Harbor north to Old Lyme across the water, then south toward Long Island Sound. The marsh side along Turtle Creek hums with avian life-majestic Bald Eagles perch in the trees while Herons, Egrets, Osprey, and migrating songbirds create a symphony that changes with the seasons. Two private docks provide endless boating possibilities: launch from the deep-water river dock for open-water adventure, or drift into the tranquil creek for kayaking and wildlife observation. Inside, 5,536 square feet of light-drenched living space unfolds with effortless grace. The architecture celebrates both gathering and solitude-a chef's kitchen designed for culinary artistry flows seamlessly to indoor and outdoor dining areas, while five fireplaces anchor intimate retreats throughout.
Two dedicated offices offer inspiring workspaces, and the primary suite delivers ultimate privacy and serenity: floor-to-ceiling windows frame water views, expansive closets provide generous storage, a fireplace adds warmth for quiet nights of reading, and a spa-inspired bath invites indulgence. Five additional bedrooms and 4.1 baths ensure comfort for extended family or weekend guests. Thoughtful amenities include a three-car garage, kitchen dumbwaiter, whole-house generator, workshop space, energy-efficient thermopane windows, and radiant heated floors. A world unto itself, yet just two hours from New York City or Boston.
Single-familyProperty Type
1958Year Built
2.7 acresLot Size
$677Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Teri Lewis• William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Est. $5,788 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 41 Watrous Point Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
Smart MLS #24162782
Aug 10, 2026
Sold
$3,750,000
$677/sq ft
Aug 3, 2026
Pending
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Jul 14, 2026
Contingent
—
Mar 31, 2026
Listed
$3,995,000
$722/sq ft
Smart MLS #24105310
Mar 31, 2026
Listing Removed
—
Jan 7, 2026
Relisted
—
Dec 29, 2025
Listing Removed
—
Sep 27, 2025
Price Changed
$4,250,000
$768/sq ft
Jun 16, 2025
Listed
$4,450,000
$804/sq ft
Smart MLS #N10081669
Jan 11, 2016
Sold
$2,740,000
$495/sq ft
Nov 24, 2015
Listed
$3,100,000
$560/sq ft
Nov 24, 2015
Listing Removed
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Once in a lifetime property. Savor exquisite panoramic vistas of the Connecticut River from this expansive contemporary home. Walls of glass and soaring ceilings at the end of your own private road, surrounded by ninety acres of the Turtle Creek Nature Preserve and over three hundred feet of waterfront. Perched on a natural promontory, overlooking your deep-water dock on the river as well as a canoe launch and second dock, leading you directly to Turtle Creek and offering immediate access to Nature Conservancy tidelands. With a waterfall cascading into a koi pond and nearly three acres of woods and lawn gently sloping to the river. This residence also boasts twelve generous-sized rooms, all on one level, in an open, contemporary California-inspired floor plan with skylights and multiple fireplaces. A Subzero and Viking kitchen; a three-car attached garage; sizable basement workshop; radiant heat from the tiled floors; Boderus heating system; and generator. A striking harmony between an ever-changing natural tableau outside and the stunning 5,500 square feet of living space inside.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$31,755 (+1.8%)
$813,100 + $739,700
$1,552,800
2022
$31,180 (+0.1%)
$813,100 + $739,700
$1,552,800
2021
$31,134
$813,100 + $739,700
$1,552,800
2020
$31,134 (+1.5%)
$813,100 + $739,700
$1,552,800
2019
$30,668 (+7.0%)
$813,100 + $739,700
$1,552,800
2017
$28,670 (+2.1%)
$701,500 + $756,800
$1,458,300
2016
$28,087 (+4.1%)
$701,500 + $756,800
$1,458,300
2014
$26,979 (−17.4%)
$701,500 + $756,800
$1,458,300
2011
$32,647
$1,383,300 + $764,500
$2,147,800
Public record
Beds
6
Baths
4
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
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Lot size
2.7 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
5,536
Year built
1958
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
1029453
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2023.
Property details
Parking
Garage Information
Garage & Parking: Attached Garage, Under House Garage
Garages Number: 3
Interior
Virtual Tour Information
Interior Information
Total Rooms: 13
Laundry Room Info: Main Level
Interior Features: Audio System, Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Pre-wired, Open Floor Plan, Security System
In-Law Apartment: Possible
In-Law Access: First Floor
Built In Audio, Security System, Thermostat(s)
Fireplaces Total: 5
Cooling System: Central Air, Zoned
Appliances Included: Gas Range, Oven/Range, Wall Oven, Range Hood, Subzero, Dishwasher, Disposal