Available for only the third time in 100 years this much-admired country Estate c.1750 on one of the most beautiful roads in Lyme, CT. Often photographed & featured in paintings, you will know this home & location is something special. Featuring a large historic main house, a beautiful guest house/pool house, gunite pool, tennis court, gardens, stone walls, all sited on 8.87 glorious acres. Plenty of room for family & friends, this is the ideal property to spend long lazy days dining on the stone terrace, soaking in the saltwater pool, playing tennis, & walking to the CT River. The perfect blend of the warm & inviting character of an antique home with all the modern systems & conveniences of today. The main house has 5 bedrooms ensuite, a light & bright kitchen, spacious open dining room, living room & library all showcasing fireplaces off the central chimney. At the back of the main house is a large family room with full bath which could also be the perfect spot for a 1st floor primary bedroom. The guest house/pool house is really something special! Artfully curated with a spacious entertaining space, stone fireplace, kitchen, full bath & opening to the pool, & stone terrace. The upper level is warm & inviting with a second stone fireplace, full bath, 2 sleeping nooks, & a 2 car garage complete the most incredible guest house. Ely Ferry Road is bordered on 3 sides by Lord Creek, the CT River and Hamburg Cove. Equal distance between NYC & Boston.
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Essex Elementary School
108 Main St
Distance between this listing and this school3.03 miles
Public District Grades PK-6
8
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Lyme Consolidated School
478 Hamburg Rd
Distance between this listing and this school3.32 miles
Public District Grades KG-5
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Deep River Elementary School
12 River St
Distance between this listing and this school3.66 miles
Public District Grades KG-6
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8
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Lyme - Old Lyme Middle School
53 Lyme St
Distance between this listing and this school4.10 miles
Public District Grades 6-8
5
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John Winthrop Middle School
1 Winthrop Rd
Distance between this listing and this school4.63 miles
Public District Grades 7-8
7
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Old Saybrook Middle School
60 Sheffield St
Distance between this listing and this school5.60 miles
Public District Grades 5-8
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Valley Regional High School
256 Kelsey Hill Rd
Distance between this listing and this school4.15 miles
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Lyme - Old Lyme High School
69 Lyme St
Distance between this listing and this school4.20 miles
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Old Saybrook Senior High School
1111 Boston Post Rd
Distance between this listing and this school5.86 miles
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $101,667. Most Lyme, CT residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. The majority of families are married, no kids. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 117 Elys Ferry Rd
What is the listing price of this property?
The listing price of 117 Elys Ferry Rd property is $3,650,000.
What type of property is this?
The property 117 Elys Ferry Rd is a house located in Lyme, Connecticut, 06371.
Is this property for sale now?
Active Listing: 117 Elys Ferry Rd is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
What is the annual property tax for this property?
According to the records, the last property tax for 2021 is $21,163 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
When was this property sold last time and for how much?
The last sale was on April 20, 2007 for $2,400,000. (source: MLS/tax record).
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?
The property at 117 Elys Ferry Rd has 5 bedrooms and 5 full and 1 half bathrooms.
What is the square footage of this property?
The property 117 Elys Ferry Rd is 4,956 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
Which year was this property built?
The year of construction for 117 Elys Ferry Rd is 1750.
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This home is located at 117 Elys Ferry Rd in Lyme, CT and zip code 06371. This 4,956 square foot home, which was built in 1750, sits on a 8.87 acre lot. Features: 5 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since August 13, 2024 and is currently priced at $3,650,000.
In October 2024 more than 2 listings in Lyme, CT were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 0 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 0 were sold below.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.