17 Lookout Hill, Essex, CT 06426

$1,395,000 Asking Price

4 beds
6 baths
5,364  sqft
Built in 1986

Retreat to an enchanting home set on 1.51 acres atop a quiet, private cul-de-sac minutes from Essex village and the CT River. Combining timeless New England charm with expansive vistas and modern comforts, and offering the perfect sanctuary for those seeking tranquility and elegance. Fresh paint and recently refinished hardwood floors throughout. With 4,714 SF,(not including the 650 SF walk-out lower level one-bedroom apartment with a family room, fireplace, and kitchenette), this residence boasts 4 bedrooms, four full baths, plus two powder rooms. The first-floor primary suite offers direct access to a wrap-around deck. Newly remodeled ensuite bath in the well-appointed second-floor primary suite. The soaring two-story vaulted ceiling and stone fireplace in the family room perfectly complement the formal dining room, and living room with fireplace and wet bar. One of the favorite spots in this home is the screened porch set above the lush landscaped grounds. The spacious eat-in kitchen has a vaulted beadboard ceiling and opens to a serene bluestone terrace and garden oasis. Amenities include a three-bay garage, workshop, multiple office options, new furnace and air conditioning systems, and a long private driveway. If quiet, privacy, and elbow room are on your wish list, wish no longer. Located in the quaint town of Essex, rich in maritime history. Enjoy waterfront restaurants, shops, marinas, and nearby cultural venues. Live your Essex dreams here!

Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Audio System,Auto Garage Door Opener,Cable - Pre-wired,Central Vacuum,Open Floor Plan
Rooms:
Breezeway,Foyer,Laundry Room,Sitting Room,Workshop
Appliances:
Cook Top,Wall Oven,Microwave,Refrigerator,Dishwasher
Laundry:
Main Level
Basement:
Full,Heated,Apartment,Cooled,Interior Access,Walk-out,Liveable Space
A/C:
Central Air,Zoned
Heating:
Hot Air, Oil
Fireplace:
Fireplaces: 3

Exterior

General:
Porch-Enclosed,Wrap Around Deck,Deck,Garden Area,Stone Wall,Patio
Style:
Colonial

Construction

Roofing:
Asphalt Shingle

Location

County:
Middlesex

Lot

Zoning:
RU, 985472
Restrictions:
Easements

Utilities

Water:
Private Well
Sewer:
Septic

This listing courtesy of:
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l, Rick Weiner

About Essex, CT

Housing

Number of Units
1,894
Median Home Value
$580,821
Median Rent
$1,010

31.39% of housing units are renter occupied.

10.99% are vacant.

Commute

Car
52.36%
Public Transportation
2.73%
Walk to Work
5.21%
Work from Home
39.70%
Other
0.00%

The median travel time to work is 17 minutes.

People

Population
3,611
Median Age
54.20
Median Household Size
2.40

Education

High School
15.57%
Associate’s Degree
9.14%
Bachelor’s Degree
40.10%
Graduate Degree
26.73%

Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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