5 Hemlock Dr, Essex, CT

House

For Sale

Listed price in listed location currency (USD).

$1,975,000

434

MLS® 24172998

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Key Facts

Type Single Family Residence

Levels Residential

Size 1823 sqft

Garage Yes

Taxes $5,559

Days Active 44

Lot Size

Approx. Age 1972

Avg. Price Per Sqft $1,083

MLS® Number 24172998

Property Address: 5 Hemlock Dr, Essex, CT, 06426-1427

Average square foot calculated using Size range provided by listing agent.

Description

5 Hemlock Drive is a 1972 Acorn Deck House - one of the most admired prefab designs in American residential architecture - comprehensively rebuilt under the direction of Marcus Gleysteen, AIA, founder of the award-winning Marcus Gleysteen Architects. While the original post-and-beam frame, cedar decking, brick chimney and characteristic roof form remain, every surface, system and finish has been renewed. The house now combines the bones and character of a mid-century modern classic with the comfort and performance of a home built today. The house sits on a nearly one-acre wooded lot on a quiet cul-de-sac in Essex, consistently ranked among the most beautiful small towns in America. A screen of rhododendrons and flowering trees gives the property a sense of seclusion, despite its proximity to the river and town. The main entry is reached by an original bluestone path along the side of the house; a secondary entry at the front leads down to the lower level and the new mudroom. The river trail network is directly accessible, and Interstate 95 and rail connections to Boston and New York are close at hand. This residence makes full use of the type's strengths. The innovative floor plan places cooking, dining and living on the upper level, where the vaulted ceiling and expanse of glass open the space generously to the surroundings., Floor-to-ceiling windows, the rebuilt deck and the refinished screened porch all face South Cove, a quiet reach of the Connecticut River, with views across the water to the historic village center. Natural materials and a large fireplace instill a sense of warmth and intimacy. Below, a second living area with gas fireplace and direct garden access offers a quieter counterpoint, well suited to guests, extended family or a different pace of everyday life. Four bedrooms are distributed across both floors. Inside, the kitchen is entirely new: Wolf range; Bosch refrigerator, dishwasher and drawer microwave; Bianco Carrara marble countertops; handmade Moroccan zellige tile backsplash; and custom cabinetry with a pass-through to the dining area. All bathrooms are rebuilt: the primary in ceramic tile with a statuary marble vanity top, secondary baths in porcelain with Absolute Black granite, Kohler fixtures throughout. White oak floors run continuously through both levels. Interior doors, trim, walls and ceilings are all new. 5 Hemlock Drive offers an easy, modern way of living in coastal Connecticut: a light-filled home in the trees, designed to be simply enjoyed. Please read complete history attached.

MLS® Number24172998

Laundry LevelLower

Central VacNo

FireplaceNo

Acreage

Exterior

GarageYes

Approx. Age1972

BasementNone

DrivewayUnder House Garage, Driveway

Garage Spaces

HeatBottle Gas, Heat Pump

A/CDuctless, Split System

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Price History

-End Date

Not Sold YetSold Price

For Sale

May 9, 2026List Date

$1,975,000List Price

Oct 6, 2024End Date

$645,900Sold Price

Sold

Aug 29, 2024List Date

$645,900List Price

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