55 Waldingfield, Ipswich MA 01938 – 8 bed 8 bath For Sale – 72635182
Overview
- Updated On:
- April 16, 2025
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- 72635182
- 8 Bedrooms
- 7 Bathrooms
- 6 Garage Spaces
- 15 Non-Garage Parking Spaces
- 1920
Description
“Waldingfield.” Magnificent Italianate Revival residence overlooks the Ipswich River on over 39 acres of Olmsted-designed terraced gardens, rolling fields and woods. The main house reflects elegant architectural styling with high ceilings and fine millwork. The kitchen complex includes a Butler’s pantry and breakfast room offering vistas to the Ipswich River. Also a fireplaced living room with period fresco walls and French doors and a grand formal dining room plus a library with quarter-sawn oak cabinets & a marble-floored solarium. Features in the fireplaced master suite include a dressing room and en suite bathroom. A guest suite and children’s wing with a sitting room, 3 bedrooms and full bath complete the 2nd floor. A paneled fireplaced office, 3 bedrooms and 2 baths are on the 3rd floor. Also a guest cottage, pool/pool house, 10-stall barn and paddocks. Direct equestrian trail access via the Essex Country Trail Association, 3 miles to the Myopia Hunt Club & 5 miles to the train.
This property is listed by Christine Grammas from J. Barrett & Company
Property Listing Details
Overview
| MLS Status | Closed |
|---|---|
| Price | $ 5,750,000 |
| Living Area | 7,000.00 ft2 |
| Bedrooms | 8 |
| Total Rooms | 16 |
|---|---|
| Listing MLS ID | 72635182 |
| Days on Market | 308 |
| Bathrooms | 7 |
Unit Information
| Bedrooms | 8 |
|---|---|
| Full Bathrooms | 6 |
| Half Bathrooms | 2 |
| Cooling | Central Air |
| Heating | Central |
| Uncovered Parking | 15 |
| Garage Parking | 6 |
| Water View | No |
| Unit Level |
| Common Walls | |
|---|---|
| Laundry Features | |
| Lead Paint | Unknown |
| Outdoor Space Available | |
| Living Area Includes Basement | |
| Patio And Porch Features | |
| Parking Features | |
| Waterview Features | |
| Flooring |
Building Information
| Building Name | |
|---|---|
| Units in Building | |
| Pets Allowed | |
| Association Amenities | |
| Pool Features | |
| Waterfront Features | Beach Front,Stream,Ocean,Beach Ownership(Public) |
| Association Fee Includes | |
| Construction Materials |
| Year Built | 1920 |
|---|---|
| Security Features | |
| Sewer | Private Sewer |
| Spa Features | |
| Structure Type | |
| Water Source | Public |
| Basement | |
| Roof |
Additional Details
| Community Features | |
|---|---|
| Disclosures | Propane Gas |
| Last Updated | 2025-04-15T20:28:00.000Z |
| Building Area Source | Other |
| MLS PIN Page | |
| Parcel Number | 1952734 |
| Original List Price | 5750000 |
| Listing Office | j. barrett & company |
| Tax Annual Amount | 38379.15 |
|---|---|
| Tax Assessed Value | 2737500 |
| Tax Book Number | 14466 |
| Tax Year | 2020 |
| Year Built Details | Approximate |
| Year Built Source | Public Records |
| Zoning | RRA |
| Listing Agent | christine grammas |
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55 Waldingfield, Ipswich MA 01938 – 8 bed 8 bath For Sale – 72635182
$ 5,750,000
Status: Closed
55 Waldingfield, Ipswich MA 01938, Ipswich, , Essex 01938
Country: US
Property Overview
MLS #: 72635182
Type: Single Family Residence /
Action: Residential
Year Built: 1920 (Approximate, Source: Public Records, Effective: )
Living Area: 7,000.00 ft2 (Total: 7000 Square Feet, Source: Other)
Lot Size: 39.90 ft2 (Area: 39.9 Acres, SqFt: 1738044)
Total Rooms: 16
Condition:
Availability:
Building Name:
Interior Features
Bedrooms: 8 (Main Level: )
Bathrooms: Total: 7 (Full: 6, Half: 2, Decimal: 7, Main Level: )
Basement:
Fireplaces: 8 ()
Flooring:
Laundry:
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Entry: Level , Location:
Other Equipment:
Construction & Design
Style: Other (See Remarks)
Materials:
Foundation: Irregular (Area: )
Roof:
Stories: ()
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Utilities & Green Features
Heating: Central
Cooling: Central Air
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Private Sewer ()
Utilities:
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Gas:
Energy Certificate:
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Insulation:
Exterior & Lot Features
Garage Spaces: 6
Covered Spaces: 6
Parking Total: 15
Parking Features:
Pool:
Spa:
Patio/Porch:
Fencing:
Lot Features:
View: (, Waterview Y/N: No)
Waterfront: Beach Front,Stream,Ocean,Beach Ownership(Public)
Road Frontage: ()
Road Surface:
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Other Structures:
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Community & Association
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Pets Allowed:
Schools: E: Ipswich, M: Ipswich, H: Ipswich
Zoning: RRA ()
MLS Area: Major: , Minor:
Management:
Optional Fee: (Includes: )
Property Description
“Waldingfield.” Magnificent Italianate Revival residence overlooks the Ipswich River on over 39 acres of Olmsted-designed terraced gardens, rolling fields and woods. The main house reflects elegant architectural styling with high ceilings and fine millwork. The kitchen complex includes a Butler’s pantry and breakfast room offering vistas to the Ipswich River. Also a fireplaced living room with period fresco walls and French doors and a grand formal dining room plus a library with quarter-sawn oak cabinets & a marble-floored solarium. Features in the fireplaced master suite include a dressing room and en suite bathroom. A guest suite and children’s wing with a sitting room, 3 bedrooms and full bath complete the 2nd floor. A paneled fireplaced office, 3 bedrooms and 2 baths are on the 3rd floor. Also a guest cottage, pool/pool house, 10-stall barn and paddocks. Direct equestrian trail access via the Essex Country Trail Association, 3 miles to the Myopia Hunt Club & 5 miles to the train.
Room Details
Living Room (): x ( sqft) - Features:
Dining Room (): x ( sqft) - Features:
Kitchen (): x ( sqft) - Features:
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Master Bathroom: Features: Yes
Laundry Dimensions:
Multi-Unit Information (if applicable)
Total Units:
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Unit 1: Beds: , Full Baths: , Half Baths: , Levels: , Rent: , Lease:
Unit 2: Beds: , Full Baths: , Half Baths: , Levels: , Rent: , Lease:
Unit 3: Beds: , Full Baths: , Half Baths: , Levels: , Rent: , Lease:
Unit 4: Beds: , Full Baths: , Half Baths: , Levels: , Rent: , Lease:
Complex Complete:
Unit Building:
Financial & Lease Information
Tax Annual Amount: 38379.15 (Year: 2020)
Tax Assessed Value: 2737500
Tax Block/Lot/Book/Map: 0014 / 0 / 14466 / 062
Parcel Number: 1952734
Special Licenses:
Current Financing: Cash
Gross Income: (Scheduled: )
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Deposit Required: (Security: , First Month: , Last Month: )
Insurance Required:
References Required:
Listing & Agent Information
Listing Agent: Christine Grammas (MLS ID: C8001059) / Team: C8000640
Listing Office: J. Barrett & Company (MLS ID: C95245)
Agent (Property): 57
Buyer Agent MLS ID: C8002944
Buyer Office MLS ID: AN4825
Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Listing Contract Date: 2020-03-03
Expiration Date: 1900-01-01
Original List Price: 5750000
Price Per SqFt (List): 821.43
Market Time (Property): 308 (Broker: 308, Prev Broker: 0, Prev Property: 0)
MLS Status: Sold
Possession:
Directions: Rte 1A or Highland Street to Waldingfield Road
Disclosures: Propane Gas, N
Lead Paint: Unknown
Title 5: D
Exclusions:
Contingency: Pending P&S
Special Listing Conditions:
Lender Owned:
Short Sale Lender Approval Required:
Home Warranty Y/N:
Documents Available: (Count: )
Showings Deferral Date:
Open House Flag:
Listing Alert: No
Square Feet Disclosures: (Incl. Base: , Other: )
Master Book/Page: / (Page: 547)
Sale Information (if applicable)
Close Date: 2025-04-15
Close Price: 5000000
Price Per SqFt (Sold): 714.29
Anticipated Sold Date: 2025-04-15T04:00:00.000Z
Concessions Amount:
Purchase Contract Date: 2020-11-05
Sold vs Rent:
System Information
Property ID: 1938810
Modification Timestamp: 2025-04-15T20:28:00.000Z
Bridge Modification Timestamp: 2025-04-15T20:29:37.379Z
Original Entry Timestamp: 2020-03-18T16:12:00.000Z
Status Change Timestamp: 2025-04-15T20:28:00.000Z
Off Market Date: 2021-01-05
Development Status:
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