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The Best Way to Live

Here’s a prominent waterfront home located in a sought-after Essex Village setting just minutes from Main Street shops, restaurants, yacht clubs, and marinas. Privately sited on a gentle rise above North Cove, this home requires no flood insurance.

An aura of casual elegance permeates the property, both inside and out. A long drive leads to an understated yet stately Cape Cod home with 5,282 square feet. Recent improvements include a new bulkhead along the waterfront and new decking on the deepwater dock.

Built in 1938, the house was reimagined and remodeled in 2011. In 2021, an exquisite, sunny 700-square-foot office/studio space was added as a separate wing accessed by a private staircase. The artful floor plan affords a seamless balance of open and intimate spaces for ultimate functionality and luxury. Large windows frame ever-changing panoramic views of the gracious grounds, North Cove, the Connecticut River, the hills of Lyme, and a parade of waterfowl, eagles, and osprey. The spacious screened porch and adjacent bluestone terrace with a firepit are the go-to outdoor hangout spots.

Inside, the architectural details are both quiet and attention-grabbing. The dark oak floors are a counterpoint for handsome millwork, built-ins, bookcases, French doors, and fireplaces. The kitchen does not disappoint. Thermador cooktop and stainless appliances anchor custom cabinetry, marble countertops, and abundant storage space. The sense of stillness and calm at this property is soothing and inspiring. It’s the best way to live.

This home is being offered for sale by William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty for $3,850,000. For more information or a showing, contact Rick Weiner at 860-227-3191.

17 Riverview Street, Essex

Year Built: 1938

Sq. Feet: 5,282

Style: Cape Cod

Bedrooms: 3

Bathrooms: 4 full