For Connecticut buyers looking for something certified magazine-worthy, this jaw-dropping new listing in Lyme is a must-see. Featured in Connecticut Cottages & Gardens in 2021, the riverfront estate is testament to timeless, New England beauty. And, those with $7.25 million to spare can now call it home for generations.
Picking up the circa-1760 home on 9.4 acres in 2007, the sellers expanded it with new wings to accommodate more bedrooms and also built a studio barn and potting shed on the luscious grounds. With its nautical spirit front of mind, the homeowners also commissioned their go-to interior designer, Cathy Kincaid, to revamp the interiors thoughtfully. The 18th-century, Cape C0d-style house was once home to a ferry boat captain whose daily routine included walking from his doorstep to board his boat on the Connecticut River.
The 4,544-square-foot home has an elevated, collected feel throughout with subtle nods to boating popping up here and there. The staircase’s rope railing, Delft tiles depicting scenes of sailboats, fireplace andirons shaped as anchors, and painted river scenes on the risers of a staircase all ensure your mind floats back to the water while inside. Exquisite textiles are also a common theme throughout the spaces, with Bennison custom-colored fabric in the dining room and unique English fabrics in the master bedroom drawing the while keeping the overall mood calm and comfortable. Kincaid was mindful of the site when decorating, airing on the side of simpler colors to let the landscape shine.
Whether you’re a garden enthusiast or always swoon over traditional old homes, this Lyme residence is treat to see on the market. Teri Lewis of William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty holds the listing.
