Cypress entry doors welcome you to an elegant village residence nestled in a quiet enclave, steps to Essex Main Street. This exceptional location offers beautiful grounds and a post and beam barn/pool house creating a seamless, indoor/outdoor living experience. Enter the living room with extensive built ins, fireplace and French doors that bathe the space in light and open to a central courtyard. A professional, center island kitchen opens to a breakfast area and fireplaced sitting area--perfectly scaled for everyday living. There is a large pantry/laundry adjacent the kitchen. Celebrate holiday traditions in a grand, formal dining room equipped with butler’s pantry. This home is well-suited to flexible, multi-generational living. There are 4/5 BRs in the main home including an expansive first-floor primary suite and adjacent second bedroom, currently an office. Upstairs find three bedrooms centered around the sitting area with 2 full baths and laundry. The guest quarters/au pair suite has 2 BRs, kitchenette, living/dining space accessed via separate entrance - perfect for guests or returning fledglings. The lower-level rec/media room offers additional finished space and a full bath not included in total square footage. All areas are zoned efficiently for heating/AC when not in use. The icing, is a post & beam barn with walk up loft, half bath and patio/firepit overlooking the pool. Live and play in the heart of Essex. Stunning property. Exceptional location.
25 Hemlock Valley Road Extension East Haddam, CT 06423
4 Bed
4 Baths
4744 sqft
This extraordinary brick residence offers one floor living steps from Gillette Castle, Connecticut River and world class golf. A timeless exterior opens to an impressive, contemporary layout. Welcome to the 35’ gallery with barrel vaulted ceiling. A wall of glass overlooking the grounds. Exceptional finish is found throughout this builder's-own home. A professional, center-island kitchen features Subzero/Viking/Wolf. Furniture-quality cabinetry includes a butler’s pantry/dry bar servicing the kitchen and fireplaced dining room. Built-ins and a fireplace add character to the great room. The living room has a third fireplace and everywhere French doors afford access to the surrounding hardscape. A first floor primary suite offers tremendous space. A second BR/office and full bath are adjacent. Located privately upstairs, are two bedrooms, full bath and a sitting area. Completing the first floor- a mudroom, half bath, office and utility/room. A massive full basement offers home theatre, fitness and finish possibilities. Outside, two bluestone patios and chimney with integral fireplace overlook stunning, irrigated grounds. The shell of the original camp with stone fireplace remains, it’s next life as a studio/guest quarters left to the next owner's imagination. There are two garden sheds. Three NEW AC units and air handlers being installed April. A whole house generator offers piece of mind. Truly one of the most impressive homes in the lower CT River Valley. Simply stunning.
Fall in love with this handsome Old Lyme village Colonial tucked privately in the center of it all, yet a world away. The village location makes an easy walk to top ranked middle/high schools, full day 4 Y.O. pre-school, town hall, library, churches, galleries, shops – even a barber shop. OLCC golf/pool, paddle/tennis is 1000’ away. You are greeted with high ceilings and architectural millwork, light and space, warmed by clay tile and wide board floors. Find a large eat-in kitchen and a lofty great room opening to the heated porch with bluestone floor. A formal living or dining room can double as a first-floor office. The well-planned mudroom/laundry/landing zone is well set off the kitchen with great storage. Completing the first floor is the primary bedroom and full bath. Upstairs find 3 BRs, one with a deck and views. There is a full bath and expansive cedar closet. The partially finished lower level offers game/fitness space and storage not included in the SF. Here you’ll find a green, efficient geothermal heating/cooling system. Outside, the three-season covered porch, patio and deck offer great flow for entertaining. The cul-de-sac location is superb with level, open grounds and a partially fenced, pet friendly rear yard. Incredible boating and paddle adventures await along with white sand beaches just down the road. The Nature Conservancy calls this area, "One of the last great places on earth." We agree. Make this your forever home. Home NOT in an AE flood zone.
The landmark James Pharmacy building is fully occupied, operating as the James Pharmacy Bed & Breakfast and restaurant on vibrant Main Street, Old Saybrook. Anna James, daughter of a slave and the first African American female pharmacist owned and operated the iconic pharmacy for decades, residing upstairs. Her niece, noted novelist Anna Petry, was born here and assisted Miss James. The main floor restaurant retains the historic pharmacy built-ins and soda fountain. Arched glass windows offer diners a Main Street view. Three B&B guest rooms are well appointed and upscale, each with a fully renovated bath and a gas fireplace. Max. occupancy 6 guests. Innkeeper quarters are on the main level. The building underwent extensive updates and renovations, bringing it to current standards while preserving its beauty and historic architecture. Exterior painting two sides slated for October. A full basement houses mechanicals, exceptional storage and clean storage. Old Saybrook is a popular weekend destination. Sidewalks access a plethora of restaurants, shops, The Kate cultural arts center and Saybrook Station just 2 hours from NY/Boston. Find exceptional beaches, boating, Fenwick or Fox Hopyard Golf a short drive. A vibrant Chamber of Commerce works tirelessly ensuring Old Saybrook businesses have the support they need with Main Street events throughout the year. Limited area lodging ensures the James Pharmacy Bed & Breakfast and restaurant are an option with provenance year-round.
Enter the enchanting Otter Cove neighborhood and find this stunning, well updated mid-century ranch. A brick rotunda drive sets the tone. Architectural details enhance an incredible, functional design. A gracious hallmark entry foyer is diffused with overhead light. Beyond, the living room is wrapped with sliding doors giving the feeling of an elevated tree house. A central fireplace anchors the space. A well designed kitchen features the original built-in table. An adjacent dining room comfortably accommodates a dining table for parties of any size. Sliders to the decks offer great transition space overlooking a private woodland. Four bedrooms include a primary with superbly renovated bath, custom bamboo vanity and glass shower. The fourth bedroom functions as an office with extensive built ins. Everywhere, there is light and space and a warmth only exceptional design creates. Find a three-season porch creating a transition from the home to the garage. The daylight lower level is unfinished - opening a host of opportunities for finish. There is a second central fireplace, banks of sliders opening to ground level and high ceilings. Currently serving as a woodshop, the space is flanked left and right by terrific dry storage and mechanical space. Take extra time to tour Otter Cove, an enclave of fine homes with a private beach and open spaces making this an exceptional place to call home. 5 minutes to Saybrook Station rail access and 2 hours to NY and Boston. Just stunning.
This home evokes a European feel. Attention to the smallest detail was not spared creating a casually elegant, superb property. A front to back view greets you at the formal entry. The public rooms are nicely open allowing for excellent flow frome the formal living room with fireplace to the dining room with French doors and out to the bluestone patio. A designer kitchen features a tremendous layout. Elevated ceiling creating a lofted feel. The kitchen is comfortably open to the great room with a second fireplace. The four-season room faces east and must be seen to be appreciated. There are two bedrooms on the main level (one currently an office), a full bath and a laundry/mudroom. Upstairs find an expansive primary bedroom suite with custom closets and stunning marble bath. There are French doors to a Juliet balcony. The second bedroom has a renovated, adjacent bath. Step outside to grounds with a mini estate feel and a simple elegance rarely found. An inground pool and charming brick pool house are framed by extensive hardscaped and softened with a perennial landscape of rose, lavender and hydrangea. There are two wells, one dedicated to grounds irrigation. A large garden shed is tucked in the northeast corner. Breathtaking natural beauty surrounds you. Walk each morning and see the sun rise over Ayers Point and Otter Cove marshes. Enjoy shops, restaurants and conveniences of Old Saybrook equally 2 hours to NY/Boston and 2 miles from Saybrook Station. Simply perfect.
Welcome to Oakridge, a hidden gem and one of Old Lyme's best kept secrets! Relax in this newly renovated center chimney gem. A quintessential New England stonewall frames the approach to this saltbox style home. Outside, find a 2023 new roof, copper accent chimney flashing, vinyl siding and gutters. Inside, find an incredible right-sized design. The center hall is flanked left and right by a formal living room with fireplace and a dining room. A beautifully updated kitchen has quartz tops, tile backsplash and stainless appliances with induction range. A fireplace with woodstove insert bridges the space between kitchen and great room. Hardwood floors are found throughout. The kitchen and baths have updated tile floors. Upstairs find a spacious primary bedroom updated full bath, large walk in closet and two additional bedrooms and a renovated full bath. There is an additional 400 SF of heated, partially finished walk out basement, a faux bookcase wall and plenty of storage! Outside, there is room for pets and a swingset. Here's the secret: a private lane leads to one of the most stunning private beaches on the Connecticut coast with a protected cove and fine powder sand. A gentle grade to deeper water is perfect for swimming and legendary "Crab Rock" entertains tweens for hours! For those who enjoy kayaking, store the kayak and launch from the beach. Larger boats access to Long Island Sound via the boat launch. You'll create 1,000 memories here!
The possibilities are endless with this mixed-use C1-zoned property. The property was most recently used as a retail business on two floors, with the third floor having an apartment. Montville is part of the New London Labor Market Area, the Southeast Economic Development Region, and the Southeastern Connecticut Planning Area. This property enjoys easy access to several major roads, making it easily accessible with high visibility. It has 190 feet of frontage on Route 32, the primary corridor between New London and points north, and proximity to I-395 and I-95. There are two buildings: the circa 1750 main house, formerly a mill owner’s residence, is a 3-story building, and the detached one-floor ancillary building was erected in 1940. There are single-family residences around the property, adding to its potential to be used as such. The property has some deferred maintenance and is being sold "as is". Give us a call today to discover the potential this property has to offer.
The possibilities are endless with this mixed-use C1-zoned property. The property was most recently used as a retail business on two floors, with the third floor having an apartment. Montville is part of the New London Labor Market Area, the Southeast Economic Development Region, and the Southeastern Connecticut Planning Area. This property enjoys easy access to several major roads, making it easily accessible with high visibility. It has 190 feet of frontage on Route 32, the primary corridor between New London and points north, and proximity to I-395 and I-95. There are two buildings: the circa 1750 main house, formerly a mill owner’s residence, is a 3-story building, and the detached one-floor ancillary building was erected in 1940. There are single-family residences around the property, adding to its potential to be used as such. The property has some deferred maintenance and is being sold "as is". Give us a call today to discover the potential this property has to offer.
Don’t miss this charming cape style home, centrally located just minutes to shopping, restaurants, marinas and schools. This truly turn-key home has been refreshed from top to bottom with beautiful wide plank oak flooring, an all-new kitchen including wood cabinets, quartz countertops and stainless-steel appliances. All bedrooms have generously sized closets providing ample storage; one on the main floor with sliders out to the recently refinished, oversized deck. Both bathrooms have been updated with new tile flooring, vanities and fixtures. Enjoy central air conditioning and a full, walkout basement affording room for future expansion and leading to your very private backyard. The exterior has also been completely refreshed with a newly graded driveway with turnaround, new concrete walkway, new landscaping and freshly painted doors and shutters. Nothing more to do but move in and enjoy!
Welcome to Old Saybrook. This 4 bedroom 2 bath academic rental with deeded beach rights to Cornfield Point Beach is available for the 2023-2024 academic calendar. At the end of a cul-de-sac on 1 acre of land this property is completely updated and furnished ready to move in. The heated/cooled sunroom adds an additional 200 SF of living space right off the kitchen overlooking the large yard. A fire pit and above ground pool make this backyard a relaxing oasis all within walking distance to main st. and beach.