
Estimated payment $26,319/month
Highlights
- Beach Front
- Building Security
- 60.98 Acre Lot
- Docks
- Lake View
- Adirondack Architecture
About This Home
Nestled on 61+ acres along Lake Champlains Adirondack Coast, Rosslyn blends historic charm with modern luxury. This in-town country estate underwent a meticulous 18-year restoration, preserving its circa 1820 Federal/Georgian architecture with Greek Revival elements. The compound encompasses four 19 th century buildings: a six-bedroom, six-bath 6,800 sq ft main home, a large carriage barn, a renovated ice house with full bath and office loft, and an iconic boathouse along 275 feet of landscaped, sandy beach waterfront with grounding panoramic lake and mountain views. In addition, the offering includes a deeded building right for an additional
residence.
The complete restoration is a marriage of poetry and design between writer and green designer
owners. The home retains a rare blend of original post-colonial layout and period-appropriate, bespoke details with non-toxic and FSC certified materials. Rosslyn boasts four finished stories, nine fireplaces, wood and marble floors, a chef's kitchen, radiant heat, a 2,000 bottle wine cellar, fitness room, four private view-filled bedrooms with en-suite baths, and two flex rooms.
Outdoor entertainment venues abound with over 3,300 sq ft of furnished decks and terraces. 4+acres of sprawling fenced-in grounds feature an heirloom orchard, perennial flower beds, organic vegetable garden, grapevines, and hand-cut 19 th century local stone walls and terraces. Year round on-property activities include swimming, paddling, gardening, hiking, horseback riding, and cross-country skiing, amidst private waterfront, and nature trails in meadows and woodlands, all in a personal wildlife sanctuary.
Located on Merchant Row in historic Essex, NY, Rosslyn is a turn-key oasis, steps away from
the idyllic town center, a short ferry ride to Vermont, and 90 minutes from Montreal. Rosslyn
offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a piece of living history on the nation's 6 th largest
lake.
Listing Agent
Adirondack Realty Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices License #10401374446 Listed on: 09/11/2024

Co-Listing Agent
Adirondack Premier Properties Berkshire Hathaway HomeService License #10401339290
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $31,187
Year Built
- Built in 1826 | Remodeled
Lot Details
- 60.98 Acre Lot
- Beach Front
- Lake Front
- Home fronts navigable water
- Back and Front Yard Fenced
- Native Plants
- Level Lot
- Meadow
- Orchard
- Wooded Lot
- Many Trees
- Garden
Property Views
- Lake
- Woods
- Pasture
- Mountain
- Meadow
Home Design
- Adirondack Architecture
- Traditional Architecture
- Stone Foundation
- Slate Roof
- Metal Roof
- Wood Siding
Interior Spaces
- 3-Story Property
- Built-In Features
- Wood Frame Window
- Family Room with Fireplace
- 9 Fireplaces
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Home Office
- Bonus Room
- Sun or Florida Room
- Screened Porch
- Partially Finished Basement
Kitchen
- Self-Cleaning Oven
- Gas Range
- Range Hood
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Dishwasher
- Granite Countertops
Flooring
- Wood
- Radiant Floor
- Concrete
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 6 Bedrooms
- Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
- Double Vanity
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Laundry on main level
- Dryer
- Washer
Home Security
- Security System Owned
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
- Fire and Smoke Detector
Parking
- Driveway
- Open Parking
- Off-Street Parking
Eco-Friendly Details
- Energy-Efficient Insulation
Outdoor Features
- Docks
- Deck
- Exterior Lighting
- Outdoor Storage
Farming
- Agricultural
- Pasture
Utilities
- Ductless Heating Or Cooling System
- Window Unit Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Oil
- Heat Pump System
- Radiant Heating System
- Thermostat
- Underground Utilities
- 200+ Amp Service
- Propane
- Engineered Septic
- High Speed Internet
- Internet Available
- Cable TV Available
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 40.65-1-3.000
Community Details
Recreation
- Waterfront Owned by Association
Additional Features
- No Home Owners Association
- Building Security
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Tax History
Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
---|---|---|---|---|
2024 | $29,786 | $1,773,500 | $523,139 | $1,250,361 |
2023 | $31,187 | $1,760,900 | $475,300 | $1,285,600 |
2022 | $30,317 | $1,600,800 | $475,300 | $1,125,500 |
2021 | $29,390 | $1,304,400 | $426,100 | $878,300 |
2020 | $29,299 | $1,322,400 | $393,400 | $929,000 |
2019 | $29,292 | $1,322,400 | $393,400 | $929,000 |
2018 | $26,995 | $1,243,300 | $418,900 | $824,400 |
2017 | $26,749 | $1,243,300 | $418,900 | $824,400 |
2016 | $26,828 | $1,243,300 | $418,900 | $824,400 |
2015 | -- | $1,243,300 | $391,900 | $851,400 |
2014 | -- | $1,243,300 | $391,900 | $851,400 |
Property History
Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
09/11/2024 09/11/24 | For Sale | $4,295,000 | -- | $552 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
---|---|---|---|
Warranty Deed | -- | None Available | |
Deed | $600,000 | Edwin F Bassett |
Mortgage History
Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
---|---|---|---|
Previous Owner | $274,284 | Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM | |
Previous Owner | $250,000 | Credit Line Revolving |
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