18 Benson Lane

Essex, CT 06426 Directions
$1,475,000
  • 4Bed
  • 2/1Baths
  • 2,634Sqft
  • 1.37Acres
  • 1832Built
  • ColonialStyle

Property Highlights

  • Neighborhood: Essex Village
  • Price/Sqft: $560
  • Days on Market: 155
  • MLS: 24107955
  • Elementary: Essex

Essex Village Home With Potential To Expand

Property Highlights

  • Neighborhood: Essex Village
  • Price/Sqft: $560
  • Days on Market: 155
  • MLS: 24107955
  • Elementary: Essex

Perhaps once in a generation might an Essex village property with so much to offer and such potential to expand, become available. The water view setting is otherworldly. The gracious level 1.37 acre lot is located in a coveted neighborhood, prized for its natural beauty, country vibe, and close proximity to downtown Essex. The grounds are awe-inspiring. Subtly landscaped borders contain an expansive lawn and specimen trees; including a towering Rockefeller Center-worthy Norway Spruce. Original architectural features are found at every turn inside this historic c.1832 home. Details include gleaming wide-board flooring, three fireplaces, built-in...

Essex Village Home With Potential To Expand

Property Highlights

  • Neighborhood: Essex Village
  • Price/Sqft: $560
  • Days on Market: 155
  • MLS: 24107955
  • Elementary: Essex

Perhaps once in a generation might an Essex village property with so much to offer and such potential to expand, become available. The water view setting is otherworldly. The gracious level 1.37 acre lot is located in a coveted neighborhood, prized for its natural beauty, country vibe, and close proximity to downtown Essex. The grounds are awe-inspiring. Subtly landscaped borders contain an expansive lawn and specimen trees; including a towering Rockefeller Center-worthy Norway Spruce. Original architectural features are found at every turn inside this historic c.1832 home. Details include gleaming wide-board flooring, three fireplaces, built-in antique cabinetry, and bookshelves. The recently remodeled kitchen features soapstone countertops and plenty of stylish storage found in new custom cabinetry and a spacious island. Walls of Marvin windows and French doors invite views of the professionally landscaped grounds inside. The beautiful stone terrace is easily accessed through another set of French doors in the kitchen. In addition to the oversized two-car detached garage, there is a delightful post and beam barn that could be repurposed as office/flex space, or as an artist's studio. Recent updates include a Buderus heating system, and other mechanical improvements. The setting feels so country-like that it could be easy to forget you are only moments from Main Street shops, restaurants, galleries, marinas, yacht clubs, and all that makes Essex village so sought after

Essex Village Home With Potential To Expand

Perhaps once in a generation might an Essex village property with so much to offer and such potential to expand, become available. The water view setting is otherworldly. The gracious level 1.37 acre lot is located in a coveted neighborhood, prized for its natural beauty, country vibe, and close proximity to downtown Essex. The grounds are awe-inspiring. Subtly landscaped borders contain an expansive lawn and specimen trees; including a towering Rockefeller Center-worthy Norway Spruce. Original architectural features are found at every turn inside this historic c.1832 home. Details include gleaming wide-board flooring, three fireplaces, built-in antique cabinetry, and bookshelves. The recently remodeled kitchen features soapstone countertops and plenty of stylish storage found in new custom cabinetry and a spacious island. Walls of Marvin windows and French doors invite views of the professionally landscaped grounds inside. The beautiful stone terrace is easily accessed through another set of French doors in the kitchen. In addition to the oversized two-car detached garage, there is a delightful post and beam barn that could be repurposed as office/flex space, or as an artist's studio. Recent updates include a Buderus heating system, and other mechanical improvements. The setting feels so country-like that it could be easy to forget you are only moments from Main Street shops, restaurants, galleries, marinas, yacht clubs, and all that makes Essex village so sought after

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  • Additional Information
    • Acres: 1.37
    • Attic Description: Access Via Hatch
    • Basement Description: Crawl Space, Full, Interior Access, Concrete Floor
    • Garage: Detached Garage
    • Garage Count: 2
    • High School: Valley
    • Is Occupied?: Owner
    • Living Area SqFt: 2,634
    • Middle School: Per Board of Ed
    • Neighborhood: Essex Village
    • Property Tax: $12,708
    • Sewer: Septic
    • Style: Colonial
    • Tax Amount: $12,708
    • Year Built: 1832
    • Year Built Details: Public Records
    • Zoning: RU
  • Amenities
    • Health Club
    • Library
    • Medical Facilities
    • Paddle Tennis
    • Playground/Tot Lot
    • Shopping/Mall
    • Tennis Courts
    • Audio System
    • Auto Garage Door Opener
    • Cable - Pre-wired
    • Open Floor Plan
  • Interior Features
    • Air Conditioning: Ceiling Fans, Ductless, Split System, Zoned
    • Appliances Included: Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
    • Attic: Yes
    • Beds: 4
    • Cooling: Ceiling Fans, Ductless, Split System, Zoned
    • Fireplaces: 3
    • Full Baths: 2
    • Furnace Type: Electric, Oil
    • Half Baths: 1
    • Heat: Electric, Oil
    • Heat Fuel: Electric, Oil
    • Hot Water: Oil, Domestic, 40 Gallon Tank
    • Laundry Room: Upper Level
    • Laundry Room Access: Second floor laundry room.
    • Rooms: 9
    • Total Baths: 3
  • Exterior Features
    • Exterior Features: Terrace,Barn,Gutters,Garden Area,French Doors
    • Exterior Siding: Clapboard
    • House Color: White
    • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Rick Weiner

Rick Weiner

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