117 Elys Ferry Road Lyme, CT 06371

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 is available. Often photographed and featured in paintings, you will know this home and location is something special from the minute you arrive. 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, and walking to the CT River. There is no reason to ever leave! The perfect blend of the warm & inviting character of an antique home with all the modern systems and conveniences of today. The main house has 5 bedrooms ensuite, a light and bright kitchen, spacious open dining room, living room and 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 handsome spacious wood-paneled entertaining space with a dramatic stairway, stone fireplace, kitchen, full bath and opening to the pool, stone terrace and gardens. The upper level is warm and inviting with a second stone fireplace, office space, full bath and 2 sleeping nooks, and an oversized 2 car garage complete the most incredible guest house. A true country retreat. Ely Ferry Road is bordered on 3 sides by Lord Creek, the CT River and Hamburg Cove. Lyme, CT is best known for boating, rolling hills, preserved land, & miles of hiking trails located equal distance between NYC and Boston.

Main house has 4,956 Sq Ft + Guest House has 1,708 Sq Ft = 6,664 Total Sq Ft