Rare opportunity to own an extraordinary, in-town, estate on 1.2 professionally landscaped acres with breathtaking CT River views. This completely renovated 1880's carriage house is just steps from the heart of the quintessential New England village of Essex. Special features include stunning central staircase, ten-ft coffered ceilings (1st floor), gorgeous bespoke refrigerated "wine wall" (475+/- bottles) with adjacent dry bar, artisanal millwork, chefs kitchen with leathered Taj Mahal quartzite countertops and Subzero, Wolf and Miele appliances, first floor bedroom suite with private terrace, master suite including a generous study/sitting room with wet bar, fireplace and extensive balcony, lower level fitness room, office nook with adjacent media room and mini-kitchen, elevator, generator, and a dog bath! Step out back and you will find a private, retreat with salt water pool, charming grape arbor, patio and fabulous pool house. Three sets of French doors lead to an elegant veranda overlooking the rolling lawn and the Connecticut River. Step down to the new bluestone patio with custom fire pit and take in the deed protected river view...a magical setting for both intimate gatherings and large parties alike. Dinner on the veranda is easily facilitated with the adjacent built-in Lynx grill. Just two hours from NYC or Boston, this home and property are truly special, beyond compare.
Sold for $4,450,000
$4,450,000
7 Dickinson Lane, Essex, CT 06426
4beds
6,824sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1880
1.18 Acres Lot
$4,773,100 Zestimate®
$652/sqft
$7,770 Estimated rent
Home value
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$4.39M - $5.20M
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Listed by:
Molly O'brien Watkins 203-536-3889,
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l 203-655-8234,
Christine Straden 917-680-4585,
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Bought with:
Tracee Adams, RES.0807414
William Raveis Real Estate
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 24056966
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 5
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Exercise Room, Laundry, Sitting Room, Wine Cellar
Primary bedroom
- Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s), Balcony/Deck, French Doors, Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 336.96 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15.6 x 21.6
Bedroom
- Features: Full Bath, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 150 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 15
Bedroom
- Features: Balcony/Deck, Bedroom Suite, French Doors, Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 187.5 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12.5 x 15
Bedroom
- Features: High Ceilings, Full Bath, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 14
Dining room
- Features: High Ceilings, Beamed Ceilings, French Doors, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 258.23 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11.9 x 21.7
Family room
- Features: High Ceilings, Beamed Ceilings, Built-in Features, Gas Log Fireplace, French Doors, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 332.01 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15.3 x 21.7
Kitchen
- Features: High Ceilings, Beamed Ceilings, Dining Area, French Doors, Kitchen Island, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 379.75 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17.5 x 21.7
Living room
- Features: Bay/Bow Window, High Ceilings, Built-in Features, Gas Log Fireplace, French Doors, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 260.3 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13.7 x 19
Other
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 244.8 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13.6 x 18
Rec play room
- Features: Beamed Ceilings, Built-in Features, Wet Bar
- Level: Lower
- Area: 184.8 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 16.8
Study
- Features: Balcony/Deck, Built-in Features, Wet Bar, Gas Log Fireplace, French Doors, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 405 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 x 27
Heating
- Forced Air, Zoned, Propane
Cooling
- Central Air, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Gas Cooktop, Convection Oven, Microwave, Range Hood, Subzero, Dishwasher, Instant Hot Water, Washer, Dryer, Wine Cooler, Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level, Mud Room
Features
- Sound System, Elevator, Entrance Foyer
- Doors: Storm Door(s), French Doors
- Windows: Thermopane Windows
- Basement: Crawl Space,Partial,Heated,Storage Space,Cooled,Interior Entry,Partially Finished,Liveable Space
- Attic: Heated,Finished,Floored,Walk-up
- Number of fireplaces: 3
Interior area
- Total structure area: 6,824
- Total interior livable area: 6,824 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 6,299
- Finished area below ground: 525
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 3
Features
- Patio & porch: Terrace, Deck
- Exterior features: Balcony, Outdoor Grill, Lighting, Underground Sprinkler
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Gunite, Heated, Fenced, Salt Water, In Ground
- Fencing: Full
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Walk to Water, Access
Lot
- Size: 1.18 Acres
- Features: Level, Landscaped, Rolling Slope
Details
- Additional structures: Cabana, Pool House
- Parcel number: 986319
- Zoning: VR
- Other equipment: Generator
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Antique
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Shingle Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Masonry
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1880
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Thermostat, Doors, Windows
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Golf, Health Club, Library, Medical Facilities, Park, Playground, Shopping/Mall, Tennis Court(s)
- Security: Security System
- Subdivision: Essex Village
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Essex
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $652/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,346,120
- Annual tax amount: $43,708
- Date on market: 4/14/2025
- Exclusions: Foyer and Dining Rm Chandeliers, and 1st floor guest room drapes.
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/31/2025 | Sold | $4,450,000-7.2%$652/sqft |
Source:  Smart MLS #24056966 Report a problem | ||
| 8/3/2025 | Pending sale | $4,795,000$703/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #24056966 Report a problem | ||
| 4/17/2025 | Listed for sale | $4,795,000+51%$703/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #24056966 Report a problem | ||
| 12/28/2020 | Sold | $3,175,000+0.8%$465/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #170344307 Report a problem | ||
| 10/18/2020 | Pending sale | $3,150,000$462/sqft |
Source: William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty #170344307 Report a problem | ||
| 10/13/2020 | Listed for sale | $3,150,000+59%$462/sqft |
Source: William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty #170344307 Report a problem | ||
| 12/16/2016 | Sold | $1,980,650+318.3%$290/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #N10133643 Report a problem | ||
| 4/29/1996 | Sold | $473,500$69/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $43,708 -4% | $2,346,120 -7% |
| 2024 | $45,528 +84% | $2,522,300 +130.3% |
| 2023 | $24,738 -0.3% | $1,095,100 |
| 2022 | $24,804 +1% | $1,095,100 |
| 2021 | $24,563 +2.8% | $1,095,100 |
| 2020 | $23,884 +7.3% | $1,095,100 +6.5% |
| 2019 | $22,254 +20.2% | $1,027,900 +21.3% |
| 2018 | $18,516 -0.5% | $847,400 |
| 2017 | $18,609 +3.7% | $847,400 +1.9% |
| 2016 | $17,937 | $831,200 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Essex Village
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Essex Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 1.6 mi
- 4/10John Winthrop Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 3.5 mi
- 7/10Valley Regional High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Essex
- Middle: Winthrop
- High: Valley
Source: Smart MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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