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153 Ferry Road, Lyme CT 06371

Current Price: $15,000,000

5 beds 8 baths 7021 sq. ft

Last Update: 5/8/2024

Property Type: Single Family For Sale

Public Remarks

Welcome to ‘Highover,’ a 30-acre hilltop estate on the lower Connecticut River designed by Alfred Hopkins. Over half a mile of water frontage makes this one of the most private waterfront settings in the state, with natural physical barriers that provide security and protection. Many notable guests have visited, including Albert Einstein, Katherine Hepburn, President Harding, and William Gilette. A 5-year renovation occurred at the sprawling 5 BED/8 BATH chateau residence and the 3 BED/4 BATH 1820s Federal Style guest house next to the pillared gated entry. The ground-up renovations exemplify the owner’s endless devotion to bringing the expected appurtenances into both homes while preserving their classic architecture. A new 3-bay garage with a workshop above and a spacious tobacco barn would accommodate many recreational needs. The dock on Whalebone Creek easily accommodates the owner’s 36’ Hinckley Picnic boat. For larger boats, a 10-minute boat ride brings you to your mooring at Hamburg Cove, one of the East’s best hurricane holes. If your vessel is over sixty feet, marinas are available at the mouth of the river. Lyme is the quintessential enchanted classic New England setting of antique homes, stone walls, and undisturbed countryside. Uniquely poised between New York and Boston and a short ride to world-class entertainment at 2 of the worlds largest casinos - Foxwoods & Mohegan Sun. Less than an hour by helicopter from JFK, Logan, and Bradley.

Map to Property at 153 Ferry Road, Lyme CT 06371


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Residential Property Information for 153 Ferry Road, Lyme CT 06371

MLS #: 170623353

Style: Chateau

Color:

Total Rooms: 15

Bedrooms: 5

Bathrooms: 8

Acres: 30.7

Year Built: 1917 (Public Records)

New Construction: No/Resale

Home Warranty Offered:

Property Tax: $43,235

Zoning: Zoning

Mil Rate:

Assessed Value: $2,217,200 

Potential Short Sale:

Square Footage: Estimated HEATED Sq.Ft. above grade is 6224; below grade sq feet total is 797; total sq ft is 7021

Features
Appliances Incl.: Gas Cooktop,Gas Range,Oven/Range,Wall Oven,Microwave,Range Hood,Subzero,Dishwasher,Washer,Electric Dryer,Dryer,Wine Chiller
Laundry Location & Info: Lower Level,Upper Level 
Fireplaces: 6
Energy Features: Generator,Programmable Thermostat,Thermopane Windows
Interior Features: Audio System,Auto Garage Door Opener
Energy Features: Generator,Programmable Thermostat,Thermopane Windows
Home Automation: Built In Audio,Entertainment System,Lighting,Lock(s),Security System,Thermostat(s)
Attic: Pull-Down Stairs
Basement Desc.: Partially Finished,Heated,Cooled,Interior Access,Walk-out
Exterior Siding: Stone
Exterior Features: Barn,Covered Deck,Fruit Trees,Guest House,Lighting,Patio,Stone Wall,Terrace,Underground Sprinkler
Foundation: Stone
Roof: Slate
Parking Spaces: 3
Driveway Type: Private,Paved,Gravel,Other
Garage/Parking Type: Detached Garage,Barn,Carport
Swimming Pool: 1
Waterfront Feat.: Direct Waterfront,River,Dock or Mooring,Beach
Lot Description: Secluded,Water View,Lightly Wooded,Rolling,Fence - Stone,Professionally Landscaped
Utility Information

Hot Water System Domestic,Propane

Heat Type: Radiant,Zoned

Fueled By: Propane.

Cooling: Central Air,Zoned

Fuel Tank Location: In Ground

Water Service: Private Well

Sewage System: Septic

School Information

Elementary: Lyme Consolidated

Intermediate:

Middle:

High School: Lyme-Old Lyme

Marketing History

Current List Price: $15,000,000

Original List Price: $15,000,000

DOM: 81

Listing Date: 2/16/2024

Last Updated: 2/17/2024 1:20:29 AM