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.
Property Features
Parking
Detached
Garage Door Opener
Storage
Off Street
Unpaved
Fire Place
Dining Room
Kitchen
Living Room
Master Bedroom
Bedroom
Basement
Full
Walk-Out Access
Interior Entry
Sump Pump
Waterfront and Water Access
Ocean Front
River Front
Creek
Heating Information
Natural Gas
Baseboard
Cooling Information
Window Unit(s)
Water Features
Private
House Interior
Entrance Foyer
School Information
School Information for 189 John Wise Ave, Essex, MA 01929
Elementary School
Essex
Middle School
Mersd
High School
Mersd
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