3 COTTAGE COMPOUND ON 13+ ACRES WITH PRIVATE DOCK – Complete tranquility surrounded by the “Great Marsh” of Essex, 45 minutes from Boston, comfortably accommodating 12-14 visitors. Designed by owner architect Leslie Moore, and inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright and the famous “Lawson House” of the Hamptons, the main cottage provides panoramic views to nature. This graceful shingle style home possesses floor to ceiling glass at each compass point, capturing the ever-changing light and beauty of the marsh. The main cottage is accompanied by two guest cottages: the contemporary Green Door Cottage and the more rustic Blue Door Cottage. Each cottage is equipped with modern heat pumps for exceptional indoor comfort in both summer and winter, while also enjoying the ambiance of efficient wood stoves. The traditional walkway and private dock provide access to the Essex River, Cranes Beach and Ipswich Bay, while the custom stone fire pit offers exceptional views of the marsh and night sky.
Listed by Karen Bernier
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Churchill Properties
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978-807-5580
Last updated September 22, 2025
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Source: MLSPin #73424279
Listing Facts
TypeSingle-family
NeighborhoodEssex
Bedrooms6
Bathrooms4
Days on Prevu52
Taxes$18,191/year
Size3,400 sqft
Price per sqft$757
Amenities
Dishwasher
Private Outdoor Space
Parking
Location
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Listing History
09/02/2025
Listed by Churchill Properties
$2,575,000
Property Details for 28 John Wise Lane
Association
Amenities
Community Features: Walk/Jog Trails, Stable(s), Golf, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House Of Worship, Marina, Public School
Exterior
Construction
Roof: Shingle
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Year Built: 1996
Year Built Details: Approximate
Architectural Style: Contemporary, Other (See Remarks)
Construction Materials: Frame
Exterior Features: Deck, Storage, Guest House
Features
Other Structures: Guest House
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Road Frontage Type: Private Road
View: Scenic View(s)
Waterfront Features: Waterfront, Navigable Water, River, Dock/Mooring, Frontage, Creek, Direct Access, Marsh, Private, Ocean, 3/10 To 1/2 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Waterfront: Yes
Measurements
Building Area Total: 3,400
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Lot Features: Flood Plain, Marsh
Lot Size Acres: 13.40
Lot Size Area: 13
Lot Size Square Feet: 583,704
Lot Size Units: Acres
Financial
Taxes
Parcel Number: 1886909
Tax Annual Amount: $18,191.00
Tax Assessed Value: $1,400,400.00
Tax Year: 2025
Interior
Features
Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer
Flooring: Wood, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Sun Room
Measurements
Living Area: 3,400
Living Area Source: Measured
Rooms
Bathrooms Full: 4
Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
Bedrooms Total: 6
Rooms Total: 10
Other
Features
Accessibility Features: No
Location
Tax Lot: 33
Parking
Parking
Carport: Yes
Covered Spaces: 3
Garage Spaces: 3
Garage: Yes
Open Parking: Yes
Parking Features: Detached, Carport, Storage, Workshop In Garage, Shared Driveway, Off Street, Stone/Gravel, Unpaved
Parking Total: 10
Schools
Elementary School
Elementary School: Manch/ Essex
High School
High School: Manch/ Essex
Middle or Junior School
Middle Or Junior School: Manch/ Essex
Utilities
Equipment
Cooling: Ductless
Has Cooling: Yes
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating: Electric Baseboard, Wood Stove, Ductless
Has Heating: Yes
Sewer: Private Sewer
Utilities: For Electric Range
Water Source: Private
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