2 Darrows Ridge, East Lyme, CT, 06333

5-BEDROOM DIRECT WATERFRONT HOME ON DARROWS RIDGE! Rarely available, extraordinary, custom residence w/easy direct water access & breaktaking views of 47-acre Darrow Pond. Nestled on nearly 2 acres within coveted Darrows Ridge community. Well maintained & move-in ready. Walk across your private backyard & enjoy unmatched scenic tranquility at the water's edge. A picture perfect front porch, w/classic column detail, immediately adds to the 10+ curb appeal. The oversized front door opens to a sun-filled foyer, w/2-story soaring ceilings & center hall staircase. Spacious, bright, and open floor plan invites amazing entertaining and casual living alike. Gleaming hardwood floors flow in all directions. Formal rooms combine with leisurely expanses throughout 4,442sf across 3 levels. The inventive floor plan offers excellent versatility for family & guests. An elegant living room leads to a home office that could be imagined as a main level 6th bedroom. A formal dining room, w/crown molding detail & large windows, make for festive gatherings. A chef's kitchen is clad w/premium finishes & fixtures including rich warm custom cabinetry, granite countertops, premium appliances including a Wolf gas range/oven, Subzero refrigerator, a new dishwasher, pantry, & large breakfast bar. A spacious informal eat-in dining area is bright w/a wall of windows & French door pouring out onto a spacious maintenance-free deck. The 9' ceilings continue to naturally flow into a well-scaled family room w/center gas fireplace flanked by large windows w/spectacular views of the pond just beyond. The first floor is complete w/a turnkey powder room, large laundry room, & access to an attached 3-car garage. Follow the additional back staircase up to reveal an outstanding second level, home to a spectacular primary suite, 4 more bedrooms, & 2 beautiful full bathrooms. The main bedroom suite is its own luxurious sanctuary. A generous bedroom flows through a French glass door leading to a pair of massive walk-in closets & opening into a stunning primary bathroom w/opulent custom vanity cabinets, marble tile, granite countertops, a whirlpool soaking tub, large walk-in shower, & private loo. A guest suite, w/ensuite full bathroom & walk-in closet, will ensure that you are always the most fabulous host. Other bedrooms are serviced by another bathroom w/double sinks, wood cabinet, granite counter, & separate room w/ shower/tub combination & loo. The fourth bedroom, w/double glass French doors, is ideal for a second home office, play room, or study lab. The finished walkout lower level adds 915sf of additional living space ideal for a game room, rec room, billiard room, theatre, or home gym with a door opening out to a stone patio rimmed by masonry walls & professional landscaping. Meander down to over 300' of private waterfront accessibility to soak in magnificent Darrow Pond. Enjoy kayaking, paddle boarding, & swimming just off of your own shore. An extended paved driveway leads to a garage/shed outbuilding to house lawn equipment or for the ultimate workshop for the car enthusiast or woodsmith. Other notable features include a generator hook-up, gutter screens, new water treatment system, new washer & dryer, home audio & security system, invisible pet fence, & recently updated plumbing & lighting fixtures. Ideally situated minutes from I-95 & midway from Boston & NYC. Convenient commutes to New London, New Haven, & Hartford. Enjoy a seaside community lifestyle w/multiple town beach access, shopping, dining, state forests, marinas, golf courses, outdoor centers, & top rated schools. This is a must see! Easy to show! Won't last!