Essex Homes with Garrison Style

Welcome to Essex County, Massachusetts, a charming region that perfectly blends rich history with modern living. Nestled along the picturesque North Shore, Essex County boasts stunning coastal views, vibrant communities, and a wealth of recreational opportunities. From the quaint streets of historic towns like Salem and Marblehead to the lush landscapes of the Cape Ann area, this county offers something for everyone. With its close-knit community vibe and easy access to Boston, Essex County is a prime location for families, young professionals, and retirees alike.

Among the architectural gems that grace this beautiful region are Garrison-style homes, a true testament to New England’s colonial heritage. Characterized by their distinctive two-and-a-half-story structure, Garrison homes feature a second-floor overhang that extends beyond the first floor, creating a charming silhouette against the skyline. These homes often showcase classic details such as wooden clapboard siding, large windows, and inviting front porches, making them a favorite among those who appreciate traditional aesthetics.

Living in a Garrison-style home in Essex County means embracing a lifestyle steeped in history while enjoying modern amenities. Many of these residences are set on spacious lots, providing ample outdoor space for gardening, entertaining, or simply soaking in the serene surroundings. With nearby access to beaches, parks, and hiking trails, the outdoor enthusiast will find their haven here.

Whether you're drawn to the historical significance, the architectural beauty, or the vibrant community life, Essex County and its Garrison-style homes offer an idyllic setting for your next chapter. Come explore the charm of Essex County and discover your dream home today!

Newest Essex Homes with Garrison Style

$679,900

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 73572856 MLS

Welcome home to this beautiful 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath Colonial with so many updates! Gleaming new hardwood floors and freshly painted throught out. New half bath added to the first floor, new kitchen tile floor and windows plus updated full bath on second floor. Kitchen features stainless steele appliances, Living Room offers a cozy fireplace and a 3 season porch to use as a home office, playroom or to sit quietly and enjoy your morning coffee. 3 generous bedrooms upstairs with ceiling fans and a full updated bath. Additional features of this turn key home include water tank 3 yrs, basement water proofing system with french drain system, fenced yard with partial new vinyl fenced back yard, new patio and walkway plus storage shed. Minutes to shopping, parks and highway access. Move in just in time to enjoy the fall season and upcoming holidays! OFFER DEADLINE 9/15 at 4pm.

51 Emerson, Peabody

$1,900,000

4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 73570893 MLS

Welcome to 1 Elm Top Lane! Enter through impressive stone walls and discover this exceptional property, ideally situated in Beverly’s highly desirable Cove neighborhood. Tucked away on a private lane just steps from the ocean, this beautifully updated, custom-built Garrison Colonial seamlessly blends classic New England charm with modern amenities. Featuring 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, the home offers a spacious, thoughtfully updated interior with new hardwood floors throughout and an updated kitchen with cherry custom cabinets and soapstone countertops. Step outside to a large backyard with a generous fenced-in area, private patio, and out front a covered porch area. The private setting, abundant outdoor space, and proximity to the ocean provide a wonderful opportunity to experience the best of Beverly’s coastal lifestyle.

1 Elm Top Lane, Beverly

$825,000

5 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 73568997 MLS

Welcome to 106 Lynnfield Street, a spacious and beautifully updated Garrison offering an incredibly flexible layout with room for everyone. Extensively renovated in 2018, the home features an updated roof, siding, windows, heating system, central air, kitchen, and bathrooms. The main level is highlighted by an impressive great room with soaring cathedral ceilings, creating the perfect space for entertaining, holidays, or simply relaxing at home. An open kitchen and dining area, additional living room, full bath, and first-floor bedroom provide even more versatility. Upstairs, you’ll find four generously sized bedrooms and another full bath. The finished lower level adds valuable bonus space, including a potential sixth bedroom or home office, laundry, storage, and direct walkout access to the backyard. Outside, enjoy a large, level fenced yard complete with a covered patio, above-ground pool, garden area, and storage shed. With abundant off-street parking and a layout designed to adapt to a variety of needs, this Peabody home offers exceptional space both inside and out.

106 Lynnfield St, Peabody

$1,490,000

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 73560937 MLS

Nestled on Plum Island, this updated shingle-style home blends classic coastal charm with modern comfort. Featuring 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and a spacious third-floor bonus loft, the home offers an open, inviting layout perfect for everyday living and entertaining. The updated kitchen includes a wet bar, Viking Bun Warmer, pantry, double armoire, and abundant storage, flowing into a sun-filled family room with gas fireplace and access to a private wraparound deck.Hardwood floors and custom wood blinds run throughout all three levels. The first-floor bath features a custom steam shower, while the spacious primary bedroom offers a built-in makeup area with generous cabinetry. The bright loft features skylights, and the basement provides ample storage, laundry, and exterior access. Outside, enjoy beautifully landscaped grounds, a well-maintained deck, and an outdoor shower.Just 3 minutes from Plum Island Beach, with easy access to Sandy Point, Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, and miles of beaches, dunes, trails, and salt marshes. Seasonal island events and historic downtown Newburyport’s shops, restaurants, waterfront dining, and boating are just minutes away.

9 62nd St, Newburyport

$599,900

4 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 73559045 MLS

Welcome to 6 Edmond Street in Bradford, a distinctive home offering character, versatility, and a convenient location. This home blends vintage craftsmanship with a newer addition offering a spacious first-floor bedroom, 3/4 bath, living room, hardwood floors, abundant natural light, and a slider to a deck overlooking a private, fenced-in backyard. The vintage kitchen includes a breakfast bar and opens to a dining room with wainscoting, custom moldings, and hardwood floors. The spacious main living room showcases built-ins, coffered ceilings, custom moldings, wainscoting, and an original staircase and banister leading to three second-floor bedrooms and a full bath. Two bedrooms feature window seats, and one includes built-in drawers. Offered for the first time in many years, the home retains much of its original charm while featuring freshly painted rooms, updated flooring in the main portion of the home, and double-hung replacement windows. Additional features include pull-down attic storage and a full walkout basement with laundry and flexible space for storage, hobbies, exercise, or a home office. Located near the renovated C.D. Hunking School (Kindergarten–8th), this desirable Bradford neighborhood is close to downtown Haverhill, the MBTA commuter rail, Routes 495 and 125, shopping, restaurants, parks, and medical facilities. Whether commuting to Boston or enjoying everything the Merrimack Valley has to offer, you'll appreciate this exceptional location.

6 Edmond St, Haverhill

$839,000

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 73556697 MLS

*SELLER CONCESSION AVAILABLE TOWARD RATE BUY-DOWN, POINTS, AND/OR CLOSING COSTS FOR BUYER. ASK FOR DETAILS!* Located on a quiet street in the sought-after Pine Hill neighborhood, just 400 feet from Gallagher Playground, this 4 bed 2.5 bath is move-in ready! The exterior features a new roof, siding, black windows, and composite decks. Inside, the open concept main level offers a spacious living room, dining area, half bath, and stunning kitchen. Kitchen showcases white oak and off-white shaker cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and complimentary countertops. A slider opens to a deck overlooking the backyard, perfect for entertaining. Upstairs you'll find four total bedrooms, three bedrooms sharing a beautifully finished full bath with marble tile, plus a spacious primary suite featuring ample closet space and a private bath. The finished basement offers valuable bonus living space, and the location provides easy access to outdoor recreation, just 0.4 miles from Barkland Avenue Dog Park and 0.3 miles from Lynn Woods and the reservoir.

77 Hurd St, Lynn

$1,250,000

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 73550070 MLS

The “Old Garrison House” is one of the few surviving examples of early colonial squared-log construction in Massachusetts and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. A first period home built during King Philip’s War is located on 3.6 acres including a pond and woodlands, the house and vast majority of the land is not visible from the street offering exceptional privacy. During the Salem witch trials of the 1690’s, Elizabeth Proctor resided here after being accused and fled Salem according to local folklore giving it the nickname the witch house.

190 Granite St, Rockport

$5,300,000

6 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 73529550 MLS

Discover oceanfront quintessential island living in this newer constructed shingle style home, thoughtfully designed from the ground up to honor the storied architectural heritage of the New England coast while delivering every comfort the modern household demands. From the moment you arrive, the home's classic cedar-shingled façade and welcoming front porch communicate a sense of permanence and grace. It is a home that feels as though it has always belonged on this stretch of Plum Island shoreline. This home offers the most spectacular sunrises and sunsets. Waterviews are admired from every room. Every room tells the same story, thoughtful design, premium craft, and an abiding respect for the islands setting that surrounds it. The front and primary porches offer up a place for morning coffee, afternoon reading, and the simple pleasure of watching the world drift by at an island pace. Plum Island and this home is not just an address, it is a way of living a lifestyle.

4 35th St, Newbury

$800,000

4 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 73500851 MLS

Welcome to the Peaslee Garrison circa 1710, an extraordinary example of a Post-Medieval, early Georgian brick house, of which there are few surviving examples in all of the United States. The ceilings are lofty and beamed, the rooms are large and there are six fireplaces, of which three are walk-in style. Historic detail includes transverse summer beams, wide plank flooring, original moldings and several diamond paned windows and much natural woodwork- all which exudes the essence of early first period living. A kitchen was crafted outside of the original block in a side ell extension and a new 21th century addition adds an additional bath and first level suite, with access to the rear facing wood deck. Set on .84 acres on a scenic rural street overlooking the historic Kimball Farm. Haverhill offers highway access and MBTA commuter rail and has a plethora of restaurants and retail shopping. Historic New England Preservation Covenants apply.

790 E Broadway, Haverhill

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