30 Essex Street

Tucked away, on a quiet cul de sac on the western shore of the Mystic River stands an exquisite 5,926 sq Georgian Colonial.As you view this 1931 estate and learn the unrepeatable details of its magnificent construction you will find that this stately private residence confirms it was built for this waterfront location,not just placed on it.Built to endure the challenges of a direct waterfront location with construction standards that have proven their value over the past 95 years.More importantly, the owner over the past 23 years,has made many upgrades to safeguard the property while bringing a lighter flare and more contemporary feel to the interior without sacrificing its elegance. The sequence of spaces is the story.Water-facing windows carry the shoreline through the principal rooms,so the setting follows you.Arched openings keep sightlines long;French doors dissolve the living space boundary to the outside terrace & covered porch so the indoor and outdoor rooms work as one floor plan.Coffered ceiling detail,built-in cabinetry,and a centered fireplace give the interior the same permanence as the brick and stone outside. Hardwood floors run throughout. The kitchen keeps the water insight:Center island, glass-front cabinetry, ample counters,brick wall w/fireplace,butler pantry,coffee station.Formal dining & generous living areas hold a crowd;bedrooms hold the quiet,with soft light,and waterviews. Then there is the waterfront. Stand at the end of the private pier & look back The whole property reads at a glance: a magnificent brick residence in coastal Connecticut, set behind a broad lawn that runs down to a stone-edged shoreline, with a covered waterside porch and a stone terrace at grade between house and water. This is waterfront in the literal sense - the pier extends from the property's own shoreline. Walk it. Up the lawn, onto the terrace, through French doors into living spaces that keep the water in view through water-facing windows. A centered fireplace anchors the main living area beneath coffered ceiling detail; arched openings, wainscoting, and built-in cabinetry carry the character through to a formal dining room. The kitchen holds the view as well - past a white center island, white and glass-front cabinetry, stone-look counters, tile flooring, the pier stays in sight. Bedrooms continue the theme: hardwood floors, natural light, and water outlooks. Then turn around. The porch faces the water and is sized for furniture. The terrace opens onto the lawn. The lawn ends at the shoreline, and the shoreline carries the pier back out to where you started. The property composes its own picture from the water - and gives you the place to stand in it. The covered porch handles the morning. The stone terrace, set at lawn level, takes the evening. Private beach, off the south lawn. A dock and a mooring for weekend boating adventures, power or sail, to neighboring islands and beyond. A Helipad on south lawn for ease of commuting with a hangar available for purchase for those longer stays. Outdoor kitchen for ease of entertaining. Full Cabana bath, Spacious separate quarters for visiting guests. Private room for an au pair. Irrigation system, oversized 2 car garage, circular driveway with ample off-street parking. Beautiful sunrises to greet you each morning and stunning sunsets to help you relax in the evening. This is what 30 Essex does, it organizes your day around the water. You are in a special place. A place you can retreat to, a place you can call home.