Lake Champlain Waterfront Home, circa 1850, in Historic Hamlet of Essex NY

Located on the western shores of Lake Champlain, this beautifully restored lakefront home in the historic hamlet of Essex offers stunning views of the lake that comes right up to its backyard seawall for direct access. A wall of full-length, sliding glass windows fills both the spacious open-concept living and kitchen area and the second-floor primary bedroom allowing for expansive easterly views looking to the Green Mountains of Vermont.

Enjoy long summer days from sunrise to moonrise—whether sipping morning coffee as the sun comes up or sharing cocktails with friends around the fire pit. This is one of the very few private properties in the hamlet with its own waterfront, offering the opportunity to moor a boat or launch a kayak or paddle board to explore the lake.

The home maintains many of its original historic details, including numerous oversized two-over-two windows throughout, creating a bright and airy living space, along with hardwood flooring in most rooms.
Many home improvements include newly installed kitchen with granite countertops, updates to the 2nd floor bathrooms and new flooring in primary bedroom.

Interior rooms have been freshly painted, decorative wood trim added and new light fixtures and ceiling fans installed throughout. The exterior of the home was painted in 2025.

New propane furnace and an electric heat pump were installed in 2025, providing air conditioning and a secondary heat source. Spray foam insulation added in basement under kitchen area addition to improve heat efficiency.
Beautifully landscaped large waterside yard has brick stone patio and inground fire pit. Small storage with sperate entrance overlooking the yard could be converted into a studio or workshop.

Walk to the many amenities in the hamlet, enjoy dining at the historic Essex Inn or casual dining at the seasonal Old Dock Restaurant. The hamlet also offers a variety of charming shops, including a bookstore showcasing local artists’ works, a beautiful and active community library, a venue for community and professional summer performances. Ferry to Vermont makes it a quick trip to the city of Burlington and the international airport.

A short drive to the town of Willsboro, which offers a variety of amenities, including two full service marinas, a public boat launch site, a small grocery store, bank, hardware store, pickleball courts, and tennis courts. Close to Lake Placid for hiking and skiing, four hours to Boston, 2.5 hours to Albany, and just 90 miles to Montreal, Canada.