12 River Road, East Haddam CT 06423

Welcome to the beautiful hamlet of Hadlyme, CT! This historic c.1732 home is the perfect blend of warm & inviting character of an antique home with all the modern systems & conveniences of today. Artfully curated, fully renovated and in perfect condition. Sited on 8.9 glorious acres, the backyard is the ideal spot to spend long lazy days dining on the granite terrace, soaking in the saltwater pool, while overlooking the gardens in great privacy! This exceptional home features 6 fireplaces, wood beamed high ceilings, and antique wood floors throughout. A bright open eat-in kitchen with a covered porch that overlooks the spectacular gardens, make this the perfect spot for morning coffee. The handsome library, spacious living room, wood paneled dining room all showcase fireplaces off the central chimney. The highlight of the main level may just be the warm, cozy, dreamy sunroom! The upper level opens to a large foyer which leads to the primary bedroom suite, 2nd bedroom (Or sitting room/office adjacent to the primary bedroom) & a 3rd bedroom with vaulted ceiling, flooded with light & with it’s own full bath. The dramatic upper most level is the ideal spot for guests as it is a complete bedroom suite with full bath, vaulted ceiling & study. This one-of-a-kind property is like no other with a 2-car barn, potting shed, a woodland folly for candle-lit dinner parties by the fire pit, a second 2 car barn with chicken coop, an artist studio, & winding trails throughout.

Start or end each day meandering down Ferry Road to River Road while enjoying the glorious views over Whalebone Cove to the CT River. Sited between the Hadlyme Country Market, Gillette’s Castle & the Hadlyme/Chester Ferry. East Haddam, CT is known for The Goodspeed Opera House, Gillette Castle State Park & Devil’s Hopyard State Park. Please note: There are Surveillance cameras on property inside & out.