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$ 965,000

Est. payment | -/mo

3 Beds

2 Baths

2,141 SqFt

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$ 965,000

Est. payment | -/mo

Save

3 Beds

2 Baths

2,141 SqFt

Key Details

Property Type Condo

Sub Type Condominium

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 2,141 sqft

Price per Sqft $450

MLS Listing ID 73567636

Style Other (See Remarks)

Bedrooms 3

Full Baths 2

HOA Fees $450/mo

Year Built 1900

Annual Tax Amount $10,502

Tax Year 2025

Property Sub-Type Condominium

Property Description

Once part of the 300-acre Cogswell Estate and family-owned from the 1630s through the 1930s, this exceptional home embodies the timeless beauty and character of a bygone era. Originally built as a hunting lodge, the home retains an impressive collection of historic details, including original antique floorboards, an oversized brick fireplace, magnificent post-and-beam construction, and beautiful barn-wood doors. Surrounded by mature trees and framed by historic stone walls, the property offers a rare combination of elegance, privacy, and a profound sense of place. Two decks overlook the broad, open lawn, creating an exceptional setting for outdoor entertaining, gatherings, or simply enjoying the peaceful grounds. Thoughtful improvements enhance the home's comfort and functionality, including four (4) Bosch mini-split air-conditioning units, an upgraded primary suite, new kitchen appliances, and a new 200-amp electrical panel. The residence is thoughtfully arranged across two wings. The principal wing encompasses the main living spaces, including the dining room, living room, library, kitchen, and breakfast area. The second wing provides private sleeping quarters and a spacious family room, offering an ideal separation between living and entertaining spaces. Most recently configured as a two-bedroom residence, town records recognize the property as a three-bedroom home, with the additional bedroom readily achievable through minor alterations. For those seeking additional living space, the dry, open and clean walk-out basement has high ceilings with cement floors and walls, offering excellent potential for future finishing or an ideal workshop space. Rich in history, architectural integrity, and privacy, this is a truly special property—an authentic piece of Old Americana with the character and presence of a distinguished country estate.

Location

State MA

County Essex

Zoning RS2

Direction Main Street to John Wise Ave.

Rooms

Family Room Skylight, Flooring - Wood, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Slider, Closet - Double

Basement Y

Primary Bedroom Level First

Dining Room Skylight, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access

Kitchen Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Picture

Interior

Interior Features Dining Area, Open Floorplan, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Great Room, Study

Heating Natural Gas, Electric, Wall Furnace, Ductless, Fireplace(s)

Cooling Ductless

Flooring Wood, Tile, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Fireplaces Number 1

Appliance Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Laundry First Floor, In Unit

Exterior

Exterior Feature Deck - Wood, Deck - Composite, Covered Patio/Deck, Storage, Fenced Yard, Garden, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Stone Wall

Fence Security, Fenced

Community Features Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Stable(s), Golf, Bike Path, Conservation Area, House of Worship, Marina, Public School

Utilities Available for Electric Range

Waterfront Description Beach Access,Lake/Pond,Ocean,River,Direct Access,Walk to,3/10 to 1/2 Mile To Beach,Beach Ownership(Public)

Roof Type Shingle

Total Parking Spaces 2

Garage No

Building

Story 2

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Architectural Style Other (See Remarks)

Schools

Elementary Schools Ees

Middle Schools Mersd

High Schools Mersd

Others

Senior Community false

Listed by J. Barrett & Company

Nearby Locations

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+1(978) 269-7185

dtaylor@desiredhomes.org

PO BOX 263, Salem, Massachusetts 01970, United States

7 John Wise Ave #2 Essex, MA 01929