Overlooking the hills of Lyme, Connecticut, Hilltop Estate combines old world elegance with modern luxury. The fully renovated stone and stucco main house, spacious guest cottage, pool and barn complex are set on nearly 50 acres. Made up of five separate parcels with potential for equestrian pursuits, farm to table living or sellable individually. The barns include a workshop fully convertible to living space, artist studio or entertainment space. Contiguous to the barns is an Alitex greenhouse manufactured in England with its own dedicated, fully equipped potting room. The property is surrounded by manicured gardens, stone walls, privet hedges and mature plantings. The three bedroom, two and one half bath main house exudes historic character with detailed moldings, refined finishes, antique chestnut floors, custom built-in cabinetry, grass cloth wallpaper, hand-hewn exposed beams, multiple fireplaces, decorative painting and light-filled interiors. The gourmet kitchen features two stoves (Wolf and Gaggeneau) and a Sub-Zero refrigerator. Enjoy the outdoor terrace for six months a year; warmed by its stone fireplace and protected by fully retractable roller screens in the summer. The two bedroom en-suite guest cottage (1,700 square feet) complete with a full kitchen provides a luxurious escape for family and friends. Meandering trails throughout the property provide a peaceful hiking experience for enjoyment year-round. The property is equidistant to New York City and Boston.
2,829 Sq Ft
47.05 Private Acres Exterior Space
Other
Built in 1930
MLS/Listing ID 24102632
Shake
Pool - Concrete
Pool - Heated
Parking - Driveway
Heating - Radiant
Stone
Stone Wall
French Doors
Lighting
Construction - Masonry
Construction - Stone
Main Level
Lot - Secluded
Lot - Dry
Parking - Barn
Gas Cooktop
Range Hood
Freezer
Ice Maker
Dishwasher
Parking - Detached Garage
Parking - Paved
Washer
Dryer
Listing Courtesy of WILLIAM PITT SOTHEBY'S INT'L, JAMES CHILDS - 860-501-2110
Source of Data: SMART MLS