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05/27/2010 12:00 AM59 North Main Street, Essex
Year Built: 1851
Style: Colonial
Square Feet: 4,512
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2 full, 1 half
Acres: 0.55
Price: $1,825,000
Built in the mid-19th century, this enchanting, Greek Revival-style Colonial home-known locally as the Maria Post House-is situated just a short walk from the Connecticut River and picturesque downtown Essex. Distinctive both historically and architecturally, this three-bedroom home has undergone a total restoration and expansion without compromising its integrity. Reclaimed wide plank flooring, elegant moldings, beveled glass doors, wainscoting, and more elevate this unique home to the top of the buyer's list.
A graceful, columned entrance leads into this lovely, three-floor home, where crown moldings catch the eye in the formal 16 x 28 living room-complete with one of this home's two fireplaces-and 11 x 20 dining room. An entryway set with columns separates these two rooms.
The remarkable 16 x 18 chef's kitchen supplies an expanse of granite counters and an island outfitted with a breakfast bar for casual dining. Double sets of French doors lead out to the private, backyard patio from this room and the adjacent 16 x 20 family room.
This home's three bedrooms are headlined by the 14 x 19 master suite, which is provided with a dressing room, a luxurious marble bathroom, and a second-story balcony overlooking the lush yard. The final two bedrooms-also located on the upper level-measure a spacious 13 x 13 and 14 x 16. The former of these two rooms is supplied with its own full bathroom. In addition to the two full bathrooms on the second floor, a half bathroom can be found on the first floor.
Outside, the gracious bluestone patio provides the perfect outlet for family gatherings and entertaining overlooking the magnificently designed perennial gardens. Surrounded by exquisite boxwood hedges, the level, half-acre property features custom fencing, arbors, and specimen flowering trees as well as a two-bay carriage barn, all in the heart of Essex Village.
This home also includes a walk-up finished attic, a partially finished full basement, central air, a security system, and an upper-level laundry room (appliances included).
This home is being offered by William Pitt Sotheby's for $1,825,000. For information and a showing, call Jennifer & Jane Associates at 860-767-7488, ext. 146 or email jpfeffer@wpsir.com.