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153 Ferry Road

Lyme, CT 06371

  • $12,500,000 Reduced by $1,500,000
  • 8 Beds
  • 7/5 Baths
  • 6,224 Sqft
  • 30.7 Acres
  • 1917 Built

Majestic Waterfront Estate

Once past the privacy gates, take the bucolic drive up to HIGHOVER, a serene 30+ acre retreat atop a hillside with panoramic 270° views of the Connecticut River and Whalebone Creek and Cove. Designed in 1917 for a discerning NYC socialite by an estate architect renowned for his commissions by Alfred Vanderbilt and Louis Comfort Tiffany, sits the stately main residence. Constructed completely with native stone from the property’s quarry and accented with original hand-split VT slate roof tiles, this home defines timeless elegance. The current and only the second owners of the property have lovingly restored, renovated, and enhanced the living spaces by subtly incorporating state-of-the-art features throughout. A federal-period guest house with refined whimsy sits at the foot of the driveway. The 8,650 SF property offers 8 bedrooms, 7 full and 5 half baths of sophisticated living space.

A former portico was enclosed connecting a newly designed primary bedroom suite to the grand living room with its 20-ft barreled ceiling. A state-of-the-art kitchen, a library, an elegant guest suite, a movie theater with a Sony projector and surround sound, and an 800-bottle wine cellar are found at the heart of the home. A suite of guest bedrooms on the east wing offers a special sanctuary for visitors with a separate entrance and porte-cochere. Spacious and comfortable on the inside, the expansive exterior is serene and private with room for a helicopter pad – truly a paradise! The great room is the perfect blend of luxury and comfort with an eye-catching dramatic 20-foot barrel ceiling while the walls are flanked by ten sets of French doors that open to the rear terrace and pool on the south and to the expansive river and woodland views to the north. Ideal for entertaining small or large groups. There is a high-end, gourmet kitchen with all the bells and whistles and everyday dining space. Below is a full-service butler's pantry, an exercise room, and laundry.

There are six fireplaces in the main house, radiant heat, central air, a Control 4 system for remote control of house and pool lights, heating, and cooling. Many special features include a dock, a beach, an orchard, a tobacco barn, and a detached 3-car garage with usable second-floor space. Irrigation for the orchard, back lawn, and putting green are timer controlled. Plus deep-water mooring in nearby Hamburg Cove with riparian rights! Dramatic stone terraces and stairs are carved into the natural ledge accessing the pool, hot tub, and pavilion. The winding drive is bordered by stone walls and flowering rose bushes. The approach to Highover is graced by lush garden terraces. The home’s exterior boasts durable, custom-milled exterior trim, extensive dentil moldings, and a restoration of the original Vermont slate roof. Indoor and out, beauty is in the details: exquisite custom millwork in every room; the original front door reveals an overhead engraving. This is a wonderfully private estate yet only 45 minutes by helicopter to NYC or Boston!


 

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
  • ACRES: 30.7
  • ATTIC DESCRIPTION: Access Via Hatch
  • BASEMENT DESCRIPTION: Partially Finished, Heated, Cooled, Interior Access
  • GARAGE: Detached Garage, Carport, Other
  • GARAGE COUNT: 3
  • HAS POOL?: Yes
  • HIGH SCHOOL: Lyme-Old Lyme
  • IS WATERFRONT?: Yes
  • LIVING AREA SQFT: 6,224
  • NEIGHBORHOOD: Hadlyme
  • SEWER: Septic
  • STYLE: Other
  • YEAR BUILT: 1917
  • YEAR BUILT DETAILS: Owner
  • ZONING: R120
AMENITIES
  • Library
  • Medical Facilities
  • Park
  • Private School(s)
  • Stables/Riding
  • Tennis Courts
  • Audio System
  • Auto Garage Door Opener
  • Cable - Pre-wired
INTERIOR FEATURES
  • AIR CONDITIONING: Central Air
  • APPLIANCES INCLUDED: Gas Range, Wall Oven, Range Hood, Subzero, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Wine Chiller
  • ATTIC: Yes
  • BEDS: 8
  • COOLING: Central Air
  • FIREPLACES: 6
  • FULL BATHS: 7
  • FURNACE TYPE: Propane
  • HALF BATHS: 5
  • HEAT: Propane
  • HEAT FUEL: Propane
  • HOT WATER: Propane
  • LAUNDRY ROOM: Lower Level, Upper Level
  • LAUNDRY ROOM ACCESS: Lower main residence
  • ROOMS: 14
  • TOTAL BATHS: 12
EXTERIOR FEATURES
  • EXTERIOR FEATURES: Barn, Covered Deck, Fruit Trees, Gazebo, Guest House, Hot Tub, Lighting, Terrace, Underground Sprinkler
  • EXTERIOR SIDING: Stone
  • POOL DESCRIPTION: In Ground Pool, Spa, Heated, Concrete
  • ROOF: Slate

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