John McCourt
153 Ferry Road, Lyme, (Hadlyme), CT, 06439
21 rooms
5 beds
4 Full / 4 Half baths
1917
Chateau
7,021 sqft
Introducing Highover-a 25-acre hilltop estate overlooking the lower Connecticut River, designed by renowned architect Alfred Hopkins. With over half a mile of frontage, this property offers one of the most private and naturally protected waterfront settings in Connecticut, along with direct access to Long Island Sound and the Atlantic Ocean. The estate has welcomed legendary visitors, including Albert Einstein, Katharine Hepburn, a former President, and William Gillette. The 5-bedroom, 8-bath chateau underwent a five-year renovation that preserved its timeless architecture while introducing modern comforts. A newly built 3-Bay garage and a spacious tobacco barn provide endless opportunities for hobbies, collectibles, or sporting activities. The dock accommodated the owner's 36' Hinckley Picnic Boat, while larger vessels can be moored at nearby Hamburg Cove-renowned as one of the East Coast's premier hurricane refuges. For yachts over fifty feet, full-service marinas are conveniently located at the river's mouth. The sale is subject to final lot line adjustment. The guest house and a small portion of the land is to be split off and retained by the sellers.
Status:
Active
Town:
Lyme
Type:
Single-family residential
Laundry Remarks:
Lower Level,Upper Level
Zoning:
Zoning
Garage:
3-car Carport, Barn, Detached Garage, Paved, Driveway
Heating:
Radiant, Zoned
Cooling:
Central Air, Zoned
Energy Features:
Generator, Programmable Thermostat, Thermopane Windows
Basement:
Partial, Heated, Cooled, Interior Access, Partially Finished, Walk-out
Parking:
10-car
Acreage:
25
Est. Taxes:
$50,519
Assessment
$3,484,100
Lot Description:
Fence - Stone,Secluded,Lightly Wooded,Professionally Landscaped,Rolling,Water View
Waterfront:
Yes
Elementary School:
Lyme Consolidated
High School:
Lyme-Old Lyme
Days on Market:
81
Appliances:
Gas Range, Wall Oven, Microwave, Range Hood, Subzero, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Wine Chiller
Pool:
Heated, Spa, Salt Water, In Ground Pool
MLS #:
24127219