117 Elys Ferry Rd Old Lyme, CT 06371
Estimated payment $19,610/month
Highlights
- Guest House
- Barn
- Heated In Ground Pool
- Lyme Consolidated School Rated A-
- Tennis Courts
- 8.87 Acre Lot
About This Home
Available 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. Often photographed & featured in paintings, you will know this home & location is something special. 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, & walking to the CT River. The perfect blend of the warm & inviting character of an antique home with all the modern systems & conveniences of today. The main house has 5 bedrooms ensuite, a light & bright kitchen, spacious open dining room, living room & 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 or in-law suite. The guest house/pool house is really something special! Artfully curated with a spacious entertaining space, stone fireplace, kitchen, full bath & opening to the pool, & stone terrace. The upper level is warm & inviting with a second stone fireplace, full bath, 2 sleeping nooks & office space. A 3-car garage completes this incredible guest house. Ely Ferry Road is bordered on 3 sides by Lord Creek, the CT River and Hamburg Cove. Equal distance between NYC & Boston
Listing Agent
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l License #RES.0767047 Listed on: 04/10/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $19,329
Year Built
- Built in 1750
Lot Details
- 8.87 Acre Lot
- Stone Wall
- Fruit Trees
- Garden
- Property is zoned R12
Home Design
- Antique Architecture
- Concrete Foundation
- Stone Foundation
- Frame Construction
- Shingle Roof
- Clap Board Siding
Interior Spaces
- 4,956 Sq Ft Home
- Open Floorplan
- 9 Fireplaces
- Entrance Foyer
- Workshop
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Walkup Attic
Kitchen
- Cooktop
- Dishwasher
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Laundry on main level
- Dryer
- Washer
Parking
- 2 Car Garage
- Circular Driveway
Pool
- Heated In Ground Pool
- Saltwater Pool
Outdoor Features
- Walking Distance to Water
- Tennis Courts
- Patio
- Shed
Schools
- Lyme Consolidated Elementary School
- Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School
- Lyme-Old Lyme High School
Utilities
- Central Air
- Baseboard Heating
- Heating System Uses Oil
- Heating System Uses Propane
- Private Company Owned Well
- Fuel Tank Located in Basement
Additional Features
- Guest House
- Barn
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 2327440
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $19,329 | $1,333,000 | $375,700 | $957,300 |
| 2024 | $19,329 | $1,333,000 | $375,700 | $957,300 |
| 2023 | $28,123 | $1,060,800 | $329,700 | $731,100 |
| 2022 | $21,163 | $1,060,800 | $329,700 | $731,100 |
| 2021 | $3,333 | $1,060,800 | $329,700 | $731,100 |
| 2020 | $21,163 | $1,060,800 | $329,700 | $731,100 |
| 2019 | $21,163 | $1,060,800 | $329,700 | $731,100 |
| 2018 | $22,631 | $1,216,700 | $422,400 | $794,300 |
| 2017 | $22,205 | $1,216,700 | $422,400 | $794,300 |
| 2016 | $22,205 | $1,216,700 | $422,400 | $794,300 |
| 2015 | $21,596 | $1,216,700 | $422,400 | $794,300 |
| 2014 | $20,684 | $1,216,700 | $422,400 | $794,300 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/08/2025 07/08/25 | For Sale | $3,395,000 | 0.0% | $685 / Sq Ft |
| 05/29/2025 05/29/25 | Off Market | $3,395,000 | -- | -- |
| 04/10/2025 04/10/25 | For Sale | $3,395,000 | +95.1% | $685 / Sq Ft |
| 12/07/2012 12/07/12 | Sold | $1,740,000 | -27.5% | $365 / Sq Ft |
| 10/26/2012 10/26/12 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/28/2012 05/28/12 | For Sale | $2,400,000 | -- | $503 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $2,400,000 | -- |
Source: SmartMLS
MLS Number: 24087090
APN: LYME-000016-000000-000012
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