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Property Description
Come home to a place where understated and dramatic live in harmony. This spacious and elegant waterfront home of 6,000+SF includes 5 bedrooms, 5.1 baths, paneled study w/fireplace, music/media room, family room, office, fitness/game room & nanny quarters. Dark wideboard walnut flooring throughout. Sited in 1948 on over 2 acres fronting South Cove to take advantage of stunning Essex village, CT river and sunset views, this substantial brick and shingle masterpiece has recently been enhanced by a spectacular two-story addition. The addition offers a seamless transition to new "must haves" while maintaining the architectural hallmarks of a classic waterfront residence. The kitchen boasts a 10'+ ceiling, clerestory windows, Wolf cooktop and wall oven, Miele steamer, granite counter tops, subway tile, multiple sinks, island with 2 inch marble counter top and an atrium door to a wraparound deck overlooking a panoramic view that includes the dock, beach and a parade of wildlife. The kitchen wet bar opens to the adjacent great room with 10'+ ceilings, walls of windows and french doors leading to multiple decks, affording easy access to the gracious professionally landscaped grounds. On the second level of the addition, you will find an incredible master suite, with vaulted, beamed and shiplap ceilings, balcony, sitting/office area and marvelous marble master bath. The water views and sunsets are mesmerizing, the epic private setting extraordinary and the living easy.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 18 Hemlock Dr
General
- Sold For: $2,750,000
- Taxes: $20,632 (July 2020-June 2021)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: SMARTMLS
- MLS ID: 170235762
- Added to Site: 2, 344 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 13
- Interior Features: Audio System, Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Pre-wired, Central Vacuum, Open Floor Plan, Security System
- Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Wall Oven, Range Hood, Subzero, Dishwasher
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 6
- Full Bathrooms: 5
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
- Primary Suite: 9 ft+ Ceilings, Balcony/Deck, Beams, Cathedral Ceilin, Upper
- Bedroom 1: Bedroom - Double-Sink, Full Bath, Hardwood Floor, Upper
- Bedroom 2: Bedroom - Double-Sink, Full Bath, Hardwood Floor, Upper
- Bedroom 3: Bedroom - Double-Sink, Full Bath, Hardwood Floor, Upper
- Bedroom 4: Bedroom - Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan, Hardwood Floor, Upper
Other Rooms
- Great Room: Great Room - 9 ft+ Ceilings, Bay/Bow Window, Entertainment Center, French Doors, Gas Log Fireplace, Hardwood Floor, Main
- Family Room: Family Room - Built-Ins, Fireplace, Wet Bar, Main
- Kitchen: Kitchen - 9 ft+ Ceilings, Book Shelves, Granite Counters, Hardwood Floor, Island, Wet Bar, Main
- Office: Office - Book Shelves, Built-Ins, Lower
- Library: Library - Book Shelves, Gas Log Fireplace, Main
- Game Room: Rec/Play Room, Lower
- Theater/Media: Media Room - Sliders, Main
- In-Law/Au Pair Suite: Yes
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Balcony, Covered Deck, Deck, Gutters, Patio, Shed, Wrap Around Deck
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking: Attached Garage
- Garage Description: Attached Garage
Location
- County: Middlesex
- Neighborhood: Essex Harbor
- Driving Directions: Saybrook Road (Rt. 154) to Fordham Road to Hemlock on left. 18 at bottom of hill on left. No sign.
School Information
- Elementary School: Essex
- High School: Valley
Community
- Community Name: Essex Harbor
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air, Zoned
- Heating Type: Baseboard, Hot Air, Zoned, Propane
- Heating Fuel: Propane
- Water Heater: Propane
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic
- Water: Private Well
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Construction Status: No/Resale
- Exterior Const.: Frame, Brick, Shingle, Brick, Wood
- Basement Desc.: Full With Walk-Out, Partially Finished, Heated, Cooled, Interior Access, Apartment
- Roof: Wood Shingle
- Square Feet: 6,672
- Year Built: 1948
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 2.31
- Driveway/Sidewalk: Private, Circular, Paved
- Zoning: Res
- Lot Description: On Cul-De-Sac, Secluded, Water View, Sloping Lot, Professionally Landscaped
Water Features
- Water Front: Yes
- Water View: Yes
- Water Front Desc.: Direct Waterfront, River, Dock or Mooring, View
Green Features
- Energy Features: Programmable Thermostat, Thermopane Windows
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Amount: $946,000
- Tax Amount: $20,632
- Tax Year: July 2020-June 2021
Disclosures and Reports
- Property ID: 984970
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Schools
Schools serving 18 Hemlock Dr
School Districts:Essex School District, Regional High School District 04
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Valley Regional High School 256 Kelsey Hill Road, Deep River, CT 06417 | 9-12 | 4.1 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 18 Hemlock Dr
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
10/29/2020
Sold
$2,750,000
—
MLS
3/01/2020
Price Reduced
$2,750,000
-6.78%
MLS
9/19/2019
Listed
$2,950,000
—
MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
18 Hemlock Drive, Essex, CT 06426 (MLS# 170235762) is a Single Family property that was sold at $2,750,000 on October 29, 2020. This property was sold by Kathleen Granath from our New Canaan & Darien Office.Want to learn more about 18 Hemlock Drive? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Essex? You can browse all Essex real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.


