Essex Homes with Contemporary Style

Welcome to Essex County, Massachusetts – a hidden gem that perfectly blends picturesque landscapes with a vibrant community spirit. Nestled along the scenic North Shore, Essex County boasts a rich tapestry of history, culture, and natural beauty. From the charming coastal towns to the lush greenery of its parks, this region offers an idyllic backdrop for those seeking a serene lifestyle without sacrificing modern conveniences.

For homebuyers with an eye for design, Essex County is home to an array of contemporary-style residences that reflect today's architectural trends. These homes are characterized by their sleek lines, open floor plans, and abundant natural light, creating a seamless flow between indoor and outdoor living spaces. Imagine hosting gatherings in a spacious living room that opens up to a beautifully landscaped yard, or enjoying quiet evenings in a kitchen designed for both functionality and style.

The contemporary homes in Essex County often feature eco-friendly materials and energy-efficient systems, making them not just stylish but also sustainable. With a focus on modern living, these homes are designed to cater to the needs of families, professionals, and retirees alike, offering a range of amenities that promote comfort and convenience.

Living in Essex County means you can enjoy the best of both worlds: the tranquility of suburban life combined with easy access to vibrant towns filled with shops, restaurants, and cultural attractions. Whether you’re drawn to the coastal charm of Gloucester or the historic allure of Salem, Essex County offers a diverse range of experiences that make it a wonderful place to call home. Discover your dream contemporary home in this enchanting region today!

Newest Essex Homes with Contemporary Style

$5,500,000

4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 73555738 MLS

Tucked away on a private, no-through-traffic oceanfront way, this property enjoys a rare combination of tranquility, privacy, and stunning waterfront surroundings on Straitsmouth Point between Rockport’s legendary twin lighthouses on Thacher Island to the south; Sandy Bay and the Atlantic Ocean to the west and north and the rocky shoreline below. Every spacious room within the easy-flowing floor plan features an ocean view via massive windows and exudes a cozy, yet refined ambiance that meets today’s needs and desires for daily living and when entertaining. With 4 bedrooms – the primary suite has a massive closet - 3.5 baths and 4,000+ sf of air-conditioned living space, this spectacular residence with beautiful gardens, ample outdoor play spaces, palazzo-like covered patio, 2-car heated garage with a workshop, and substantial storage accommodates a multitude of must-haves as well as amenities you didn’t even know you wanted. A year-round property destined to become a generational treasure

5 Gap Head Rd, Rockport

$749,500

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 73555366 MLS

Welcome to the highly desirable West Methuen neighborhood! Beautifully situated on a quiet, tree-lined street, this inviting home is designed for comfortable living and entertaining. The charming country kitchen features granite countertops and a ceramic tile backsplash, flowing seamlessly into the main living areas. The sun-filled family room showcases vaulted ceilings, skylights, and a loft-style balcony, creating a bright and open atmosphere. Offering 3 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms, this home also features a heated four-season sunroom, a newer oil tank, a mini-split air conditioning system installed in 2020, updated 200-amp electrical service completed in 2018, replacement windows and siding from 2017, and a Tesla EV charger conveniently located in the garage. The finished walkout lower level offers exceptional flexibility, featuring a spacious media room, an additional room perfect for a home office or guest bedroom, a full bathroom, and direct walkout access to the private backyard. A large storage room provides the perfect space for wine storage, a hobby area, or organizing seasonal items. The private backyard abuts conservation land, providing a peaceful natural setting with frequent wildlife sightings. Conveniently located near Routes 93, 495, and 213, as well as Methuen's restaurants, shops, and local amenities, this home offers the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and privacy.

7 Oxyoke Dr, Methuen

$998,000

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 73555150 MLS

This one-of-a-kind 4-bedroom home offers a fantastic, functional layout with the perfect blend of modern updates and versatile living space. Rebuilt in 2016, the original 1960s home was torn down, and the foundation was expanded to create the beautiful home that stands today. Enjoy peace of mind with approximately 10-year-old major systems and improvements, including the roof, windows, siding, electrical, plumbing, and much more. The thoughtfully designed floor plan features convenient one-level living with a spacious bonus room on the second floor—ideal for a family room, home office, playroom, or guest space. You'll also appreciate the abundance of storage throughout the home. Step outside to a beautifully landscaped, two-tiered backyard complete with a generous 13' x 20' deck, perfect for entertaining or relaxing. Located in a highly desirable Danvers neighborhood near the Wenham line, this home offers a wonderful combination of comfort, style, and convenience.

12 Colby Road, Danvers

$2,999,000

5 Beds ⋅ 6 Baths ⋅ 73554959 MLS

A truly exceptional custom-built coastal residence offering luxury, innovation, and breathtaking water views from nearly every room. Perfectly positioned in one of Nahant's most desirable seaside locations, this newly constructed home showcases remarkable craftsmanship, sophisticated design, and seamless smart-home technology.A dramatic 22-foot foyer welcomes you through an impressive 5' x 9' architectural smart pivot door featuring facial recognition, LED accent lighting, and a five-point locking system. A striking floating hardwood staircase with premium low-iron frameless glass railings anchors the home while expansive windows fill the open-concept living spaces with natural light.Designed for both elegant entertaining and everyday living, the home offers 5 private ensuite bedrooms and 5.5 bathrooms, including a main-level guest suite and a luxurious primary retreat featuring two walk-in closets and a spa-inspired bath with a freestanding soaking tub, oversized dual-head shower with independent temperature controls, double vanity, and private water closet. An additional upstairs suite features dramatic vaulted ceilings.The chef's kitchen is beautifully appointed with premium Wolf and LG Studio appliances, a spectacular 13-foot quartz waterfall island, full-height bookmatched quartz backsplash, dual sinks, dual dishwashers, microwave drawer, undercounter beverage refrigerator, and seamless connection to the dining and living areas.Luxury continues throughout with U by Moen smart digital showers in every bathroom, 9-foot ceilings on both levels, elegant 8-foot Italian-style interior doors, engineered hardwood flooring, a motorized dining room chandelier lift, and fully integrated smart-home technology.Additional features include climate-controlled wine storage, a two-car garage, irrigation system, abundant storage, energy-efficient construction, full unfinished basement, and a spacious unfinished attic offering outstanding expansion potential for a media room, game room, office, or additional living space.An extraordinary opportunity to own one of Nahant's premier new construction residences, where timeless coastal elegance meets today's most advanced luxury features.

43 Pleasant St, Nahant

$1,400,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 73554604 MLS

Front Row Contemporary Cottage on Beautiful Long Beach in Rockport. The open concept with floor-to-ceiling windows offers stunning views of the beach and Thatcher Islands Twin Lighthouses. Long Beach living at its best!! Main level has a living room, dining area, kitchen, 2 bedrooms, and a full bath. A spiral staircase leads up to a loft area, overlooking the living room, perfect for a family room and home office. The lower level offers a large full bath, 2 bedrooms, a playroom, and a storage area. After a long day at the beach, you can enjoy an outdoor shower and relax on the front or back deck. This property is ready for a new owner to make updates and start making memories at Long Beach. Two-car assigned parking, leased land with seasonal occupancy from April 1st to December 1st. Private showings only, Estate sale to be sold as-is.

66 Long Beach, Rockport

$1,375,000

5 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 73554385 MLS

Wake up to breathtaking marsh views with the serenity of the Parker River from this extraordinary five-bedroom retreat set on over an acre of private coastal landscape. Designed to impress, this home welcomes you with soaring 20-foot cathedral ceilings, dramatic exposed beams, and a spectacular open concept living space where the kitchen, dining, and great room flow seamlessly together. Whether you're entertaining a crowd or enjoying a quiet morning coffee overlooking the marsh, every space feels both grand and inviting. The intriguing layout of this single-level-living 5-Bed/3-Bath is a "Must See In Person"! Wonderfully designed with multiple areas to socialize and gather; or to have privacy and solitude - in this very special property overlooking beautiful year-round private pastoral views. Gorgeous kitchen with new SS appliances, upscale backsplash, and modern conveniences such as vent hood & reverse osmosis system. Versatile floor plan offers secondary sitting room away from the main social area for movie nights or teen hangouts. All new interior paint, Hardwood floors throughout, and oversized windows to let the natural light in and provide constant views of nature. Two ensuite bedrooms, with the primary having private deck access to the hot tub. Multiple outbuildings for workshops, she-shed or storage space. The options here are endless! And there are numerous closets and a pantry! First showings at OPEN HOUSES: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM on Saturday July 25th & Sunday July 26th. Don't miss out on this rare property!

10 Old Rowley Rd, Newbury

$965,000

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 73553870 MLS

Looking for a fully renovated home in a lovely neighborhood where you can enjoy beautiful sunsets and natural views over looking conservation land, close to the rail trail, and commuter routes? This unique property provides an exceptional opportunity for those seeking a harmonious blend of privacy, natural environs and contemporary interior comfort. 13 Conrad offers versatile spaces for various lifestyle needs and thoughtful modern updates throughout featuring a primary with sleek ensuite bathroom, 3 additional spacious bedrooms, and bright open living spaces. The property's appeal is further enhanced by a gorgeous white, open concept, eat in kitchen with granite island & counters, stainless appliances, gas cooking, large deck, freshly painted interior, gleaming hardwood floors, an abundance of natural light, Central A/C, french perimeter drain, owned solar, two-car garage, wood burning fireplace, and plentiful storage. Wenham is a hub on the Northshore with easy access to trails, beaches, mountains, shops, restaurants, trains and highly rated schools! 1st offer review noon Tues 7/28.

13 Conrad Cir, Wenham

$1,750,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 73553819 MLS

Looking for the perfect waterfront property? Well look no further than this custom built 3 bed, 2 bath home on the Basin of Plum Island. This stunning property was completely rebuilt from the foundation up in 2016 and has so many tastefully unique features that you need to see it for yourself. There is a gourmet kitchen with an expansive island featuring marble countertops, coffered ceilings, and top of the line stainless steel appliances. The fireplace living room, dining room, kitchen and sitting room offer an open concept with unobstructed water views from every room. The first floor features 2 bedrooms and a full bath with walk-in shower. French door to deck off dining/ living room overlooking the water. The upstairs features an open concept main bedroom with a full bath and French doors to 12 x 24 deck overlooking the Basin and beyond. Main bath has soaking jacuzzi tub and walk-in shower. Boathouse converted to a bonus room with French doors opening to the water and offering the perfect space for an art studio, home office, gym or guest room. Full basement with plenty of storage. Special features include bunk room with built-in double bed and bunk beds that have storage underneath. Bunk beds have portholes from a 61’ Chris Craft and bunk guardrails from the Faneuil Hall Rotunda. Coffered ceilings in kitchen, bead board ceilings in living and dining rooms as well as the upstairs. Lifetime roof with copper arches and flue, 2 built in safes, self watering garden boxes, custom woodwork, Boston fieldstone covers both the chimney and foundation. Wired for surround sound with Bose speakers inside and out. All underground utilities safe from the salt air. Deck built with lifetime garapa decking. All this and an EXTRA LOT included. Plenty of room to build a garage or ADU. Direct water access with boat ramp adjacent to property. Experience gorgeous island sunsets from either deck. Truly a stunning home! and property!

11 Julia St, Newburyport

$2,195,000

2 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 73552831 MLS

Direct Waterfront & set on a quiet side street in one of Swampscott’s most exceptional locations, this 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers direct access to a beautiful stretch of sandy beach between Preston and Phillips Beaches. Gorgeous grounds & an incredible back yard with private stairs lead from the property to the shoreline, where approximately one mile of beach provides an idyllic setting for swimming, strolling and enjoying life by the ocean. Designed to embrace the setting, the home features a dramatic open-concept interior with vaulted ceilings, expansive windows and sweeping water views. Multiple living areas open to an enormous oceanfront deck spanning the length of the home—an exceptional space for relaxing and entertaining. Additional highlights include a spacious primary suite overlooking the ocean, an attached two-car garage & an expansive lower level with tremendous potential for additional finished space. A rare opportunity to own such a special home in this incredible location.

64 Blodgett Ave, Swampscott

$999,000

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 73552778 MLS

Unlike any home you've seen! Nestled on 2.3 private acres, this extraordinary 4 bed, 3 full bath geodesic dome offers a rare opportunity to own one of the area’s most distinctive homes. Surrounded by nature & set far back from the road, the property provides exceptional privacy & a peaceful setting while still offering convenient access to town, the T-stop, restaurants & beaches. The unique, structurally strong, architectural design creates an unforgettable living experience w/expansive open concept interior spaces, soaring ceilings, & endless potential to customize & make it your own. Hdwd thruout the 1st flr. The sun-soaked LR/DR has a wood stove & sliders to the wrap-around Trex deck. Stainless appliances & granite counters grace the eat-in kit. 3 bdrms & full bth complete the 1st flr. Upstairs the versatile loft area leads to the massive primary suite w/renovated bath. The huge walk-out lower level has a full bath. 5 yr roof w/50 yr warranty, new boiler, new mini-splits.

13 Town Farm Rd, Ipswich

$5,499,900

5 Beds ⋅ 7 Baths ⋅ 73552370 MLS

Experience Newburyport’s most coveted waterfront lifestyles at Bartley’s Landing.By purchasing your home lot for $1,750,000 & engaging in a construction contract you will join an exclusive enclave of just 5 luxury residences along the Merrimack River.This exceptional new construction opportunity pairs timeless architecture, superior craftsmanship & thoughtful design with the ability to personalize your dream home alongside one of the area’s premier designer and construction teams.Enjoy year-round river activity where boats glide by, migratory birds gather, fish occasionally break the surface and the changing seasons create an ever-evolving backdrop.Owners enjoy access to the community boathouse and private dock, with slip space for boats up to 35 feet - making days on the water effortless.Rarely does a property come on the market combining exclusivity and connection to the river.Bartley’s Landing is year round luxury waterfront living at one of Newburyport’s most prestigious addresses.

570 Merrimac St, Newburyport

$6,490,000

4 Beds ⋅ 6 Baths ⋅ 73552369 MLS

Experience Newburyport’s most coveted waterfront lifestyles at Bartley’s Landing.By purchasing your home lot for $2,700,000 & engaging in a construction contract you will join an exclusive enclave of just 5 luxury residences along the Merrimack River.This exceptional new construction opportunity pairs timeless architecture, superior craftsmanship & thoughtful design with the ability to personalize your dream home alongside one of the area’s premier design and construction teams.Enjoy year-round river views where boats glide by, migratory birds gather, fish occasionally break the surface and the changing seasons create an ever-evolving backdrop.Owners enjoy access to the community boathouse and private dock, with slip space for boats up to 35 feet - making days on the water effortless. Rarely does a property come on the market combining exclusivity and connection to the river.Bartley’s Landing is year round luxury waterfront living at one of Newburyport’s most prestigious addresses.

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