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189 John Wise Ave Essex, MA 01929

2bd. 3fb. 5pb. Single Family $1,350,000



The Benaiah Titcomb House is a distinguished 1690 antique home overlooking the scenic marshlands of Essex. With 5 bedrooms, 3 baths, 2 half baths on 2.35 picturesque acres, this National Historic Place is believed to feature the oldest surviving First Period Colonial staircase in the U.S. The first floor includes two walk-in hearths in the period living and dining rooms, a spacious foyer, and a central library/office. A sunny breezeway leads to a cathedral ceiling addition with a large eat-in kitchen, a family room with exterior access and a walk-out basement. An elevated deck and stone patio offer sweeping views over the marsh toward the Crane Estate. The second floor has three bedrooms & three 3/4 bathrooms. The primary's ensuite bath is being remodeled. Third floor provides two more skylight bedrooms under eaves with built-in storage. A large drive-through barn/garage with loft and two outbuildings complete this rare property, located near downtown Essex, Ipswich, and Crane’s Beach.


General Information for 189 John Wise Ave Essex, MA 01929

Town Essex
County Essex
Style Antique
SQFT 4,672
Status Available
Listing Number 73391042 (MLSPIN)

Rooms Information for 189 John Wise Ave Essex, MA 01929

Master Bath Features Yes
Bedroom 2 16X20
Closet
Flooring - Wood
Bedroom 3 12X13
Closet
Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built
Flooring - Wood
Bedroom 4 14X18
Skylight
Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built
Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Bedroom 5 12X18
Skylight
Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built
Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Interior Information for 189 John Wise Ave Essex, MA 01929

Basement Full
Walk-Out Access
Interior Entry
Sump Pump
Radon Remediation System
Interior Features Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built
Closet - Double
Bathroom - Half
Bathroom - 3/4
Library
Foyer
Bathroom
3/4 Bath
Walk-up Attic
Wood
Carpet
Pine
Flooring - Wood
Heating Baseboard
Electric Baseboard
Natural Gas
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Fireplace 5
Handicapped No
Appliances Gas Water Heater
Water Heater
Oven
Dishwasher
Range
Refrigerator

Exterior Information for 189 John Wise Ave Essex, MA 01929

Lot Size 2.35 acres
Lot Description Wooded
Gentle Sloping
Construction Frame
Post & Beam
Garage 3 Car Garage
Parking Spaces: 3
Detached
Garage Door Opener
Storage
Off Street
Unpaved
Lot Wooded
Gentle Sloping
Water Private
Sewer Private Sewer
Exterior Features Deck - Wood
Patio
Storage
Stone Wall

Neighborhood Information for 189 John Wise Ave Essex, MA 01929

Neighborhood Amenities Public School

Schools information for 189 John Wise Ave Essex, MA 01929

Elementary Essex
Middle Mersd
High Mersd
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Miscellaneous Information for 189 John Wise Ave Essex, MA 01929

Year Built 1690
Association Fee 0
Taxes $20,047 /Yr
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