8 Heartbreak Hill Road

Optimally sited on the high point of Heartbreak Hill – some 170 feet above sea level – this 44.75+ acre coastal estate offers what is arguably the preeminent seascape panorama in all of Essex County. Located off scenic Argilla Road, just ¾ of a mile from the Ipswich Town Center and 2.8+ miles from the Crane Beach gate, the property offers the exceedingly rare combination of accessibility, privacy and view that is impossible to replicate in today’s market. Foreground views are framed by mature oaks and prominently feature the meandering thread of the Labor-In-Vain (tidal) Creek, the Ipswich River Basin, surrounding marshland and Castle Hill. Extended views include the hills of northern Essex County, the open Atlantic, the length of Plum Island, Cape Ann, and in the distance – the shore front from Newburyport to New Hampshire and Maine, and on a clear day to Mount Agementicus in York, Maine.

The 5-bedroom house was custom built almost 38 years ago by the current owners who started from scratch on a hand-selected wooded site. Both wood and stones were harvested from the site and were thoughtfully incorporated into the building of the house. The floor plan was designed to function with the kitchen at the center of operations, with generous rooms, high ceilings and picture windows to take advantage of the stunning 180-degree views. The main house includes a primary bedroom suite on the 2nd floor, a guest suite on the first floor and a separate in-law apartment. The house also offers an indoor spa with a lap pool, sauna and changing room, a home office, two-car heated garage, workshop and equipment garage. The property includes deeded access to the navigable waterway with the opportunity to construct a boat landing/float.