Nancy Mesham Team Sold

$700,000
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Essex Area Single Family Home

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36 Gates Road Essex, CT 06426

4 Bed
3 Baths
2342 sqft
Virtual Tour
Once located on 140 Acres the Historic Stephen W Starkey Homestead circa 1848 can now be yours! (Ask to see the History) This Classic Federal style home is a gem! Recent upgrades bring this gorgeous antique into the 21st Century. A Classic front foyer with original staircase welcomes you as well as a back entrance to the home through the brick floored Sunroom. A newly renovated dream kitchen includes all new cabinetry, quartz countertops, under cabinet lighting and a wonderful island, breakfast bar with beautiful wood countertop. A back staircase leads to the second floor. A pretty Living Room is complete with a wood burning fireplace, gleaming wood floors, built in bookcases and french doors to the spacious formal Dining Room. Adjacent to the DR is an ideal study/office. On the second floor you will find the Primary Bedroom which has beautiful original wideboard floors, new plantation shutters and ample closet space. A lovely full bath with walkin shower is located just outside the Primary BR. A second floor family room could also be an inhome office. Three other bedrooms and a second bath complete the upper level. The walkup attic has been partially finished and offers a wonderful large storage area. A barn in back can be used as a garage or storage. Make this gorgeous Historic home your new residence in the fabulous Connecticut River Village of Essex, once voted the Best Small Town in America. Located midway between Boston and New York. You will love living here!
Listing Courtesy of SMART MLS / William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l / Philip Warner
$563,000
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Old Lyme Area Single Family Home

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6 Smilax Drive Old Lyme, CT 06371

4 Bed
3 Baths
2711 sqft
Virtual Tour
Welcome home to this superb Peppermint Ridge property with a first-floor primary bedroom suite. This one owner, custom home boasts a new roof, freshly painted interior, refinished hardwoods and new carpeting. Well-proportioned spaces include a center-island kitchen with breakfast area opening to a fireplaced great room. French doors lead to a screened porch overlooking woodlands. There is also a formal dining room and formal living room with custom molding and a second fireplace. The first-floor primary suite has an updated bath and a small, attached bedroom suitable as an office or nursery. Upstairs there are two bedrooms flanking the stairs and a hallway full bath. To the right is a “suite-style” bedroom. This unique room-within-a-room is perfect for office/media or possible adjoining bedroom. On the left is a bedroom with accessory space or massive, walk-in closet! There is a large, walk-in attic for easy access storage or expansion. A full basement with built-in shelving will keep you organized. Sited on a cul-de-sac with a yard large enough for lawn games but small enough to be manageable. Routinely see folks walking dogs or riding bikes in this quintessential New England neighborhood one mile from Mile Creek K-5 School, 1.5 miles to the beaches and two hours from Boston/New York. Call to schedule a showing. We’ll be the first to welcome you home!
Listing Courtesy of SMART MLS / Coldwell Banker Realty / Heidi Hoss