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Antique Cottage Nestled on 3.52 Acres
Nestled into the landscape surrounded by streams and forest sits 46 Book Hill Road. This bespoke home was built in 1787 according to Essex Land Records. As you enter this property you will follow the stone driveway leading to your cottage in the woods. 3.5 acres comprised of fields, landscaped lawn, and mature forest will transport you to serenity. The property truly is your escape from the daily grind where you can drift to sleep and wake listening to the stunning sounds nature who has claimed the land as their home. Classically historic from the exterior, this home is oozing with charm. As you enter from the lower level, you will see the covered patio where rainy afternoons can be spent daydreaming (or working from home!!) with the most stunning views. The 3-season porch offers a seasoned brick floor and Jalousie windows that set the scene for an afternoon snoozing or snuggling up with blankets and a great read. The mudroom will greet you as you officially make your way into the home. Peer around the corner and you'll enter the outdoor garden dining patio. A working fireplace provides the perfect "make your own pizza" night where family and friends can gather. The garden bath is aptly accessible right from the patio for guests. A perennial garden boasts stunning roses and peonies that will bring joy year after year. As you make your way inside, you are truly entering a "new home". Updates include, 200AMP service upgrade, central air/heat (propane), plumbing throughout,
Listing Details
Property Details
- MLS ID 24039477
- Status Closed
- Property Type Single Family
- Beds 2
- Full Baths 2
- SqFt 1,633 sqft
- Acres 3.52 acres
- Year Built 1787
- Elementary School Essex
- High School Valley
- Buyer Broker Compensation Any compensation may only be paid to a licensed real estate broker. Compensation offers are negotiable, not set by law, and may change until a written agreement is signed. Agents should inquire about dual variable rate commissions. 2.5%
Amenities
- Appliances Included Gas Range, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
- Attic Yes
- Cooling Central Air
- Exterior Features Garden Area,Covered Deck,Patio
- Exterior Siding Clapboard
- Fireplaces 2
- Furnace Type Propane
- Heat Propane
- Heat Fuel Propane
- Hot Water Electric, 40 Gallon Tank
- House Color White
- Laundry Room Lower Level
- Roof Asphalt Shingle
- Rooms 5
Additional Highlights
- Acres Source Public Records
- Architectural Style Cape Cod, Antique
- County Middlesex
- Driveway Type Crushed Stone
- Garage Spaces 2
- Gas Description Propane
- Lot Description Sloping Lot, Cleared, Professionally Landscaped
- Occupancy Owner
- Parking Spaces 6
- Water Description Private Well
- Water Frontage Pond
- Waterfront Description Pond
Taxes and Fees
Location
46 Book Hill Road, Essex, CT 06426Get Driving DirectionsExplore Essex
Incorporated in 1639, the town of Essex consists of three villages: Essex, Centerbrook and Ivoryton. Settled around the Falls River and Connecticut River, Essex boasts scenic...