Property Description
Welcome to ‘Highover,’ a 25-acre hilltop estate on the Connecticut River, voted the WSJ House of the Month nationwide. Over half a mile of waterfront, with natural barriers, ensures unmatched privacy and security. Accommodation for extended family and live-in help. Uniquely poised between New York and Boston, and less than an hour by helicopter from JFK, Logan, and Bradley. The home, designed by renowned architect Alfred Hopkins, has had many notable guests, including Albert Einstein, Katharine Hepburn, William Gillette, and a former president. A five-year renovation was completed at the sprawling 5-BED/8-BATH chateau residence, preserving its classic architecture. A new 3-bay garage with a workshop above and a spacious tobacco barn would accommodate a range of recreational needs. The dock on Whalebone Creek easily accommodates the owner’s 36′ Hinckley Picnic Boat. For larger vessels, a brief 10-minute cruise leads to your mooring in Hamburg Cove, widely regarded as one of the most protected and secure anchorages on the East Coast. Lyme is the quintessential enchanted, classic New England setting of antique homes, stone walls, and undisturbed countryside. Lyme was, for a time, designated as the “American Barbizon” and became known as the most famous Impressionist colony in America, the “American Giverny.”
Features
- Swimming Pool:
- In Ground Pool, Heated, Spa, Salt Water
- Heating System:
- Radiant, Zoned
- Cooling System:
- Central Air, Zoned
- Basement:
- Heated, Interior Access, Walk-out, Partially Finished, Partial, Cooled
- Appliances Included:
- Dishwasher, Microwave, Range Hood, Subzero, Wall Oven, Dryer, Washer, Gas Range, Wine Chiller
- Driveway Type:
- Paved, Gravel, Private, Other
- Foundation Type:
- Stone
- Heat Fuel Type:
- Bottle Gas
- Exterior Features:
- Patio, Barn, Fruit Trees, Terrace, Stone Wall, Lighting, Underground Sprinkler, Covered Deck
- Exterior Siding:
- Stone
- Interior Features:
- Auto Garage Door Opener, Security System, Audio System
- Fireplaces Total:
- 6
- Parking Total Spaces:
- 10
- Hot Water Description:
- Domestic, Propane
- Lot Description:
- Lightly Wooded, Secluded, Rolling, Professionally Landscaped, Water View, Fence – Stone
- Water Source:
- Private Well
Address Map
- Street:
- Ferry
- Street Number:
- 153
- Floor Number:
- 0
- Longitude:
- W73° 34′ 27.5”
- Latitude:
- N41° 25′ 9”
MLS Addon
- Office Name:
- William Raveis Real Estate
- Agent Name:
- Edward Hillyer
- List Agent MLSID:
- EHILLYERE
- List Office MLSID:
- RAVE56
- Tax Year:
- July 2025-June 2026
- Directions:
- No drive-bys, please. The property is gated, and security cameras are in place.
- Elementary School:
- Lyme Consolidated
- High School:
- Lyme-Old Lyme
- HOA Fee Amount:
- $0
- Parcel Number:
- 2327216
- Property Tax:
- $50,519
- Virtual Tour:
- Click Here
- Zoning:
- Zoning
Single Family For Sale
153 Ferry, Lyme, 06439
5 Bedrooms
4 Bathrooms
7,021 Sqft
$10,000,000
Listing ID #24127219
Basic Details
- Property Type :
- Single Family For Sale
- Listing Type :
- For Sale
- Listing ID :
- 24127219
- Price :
- $10,000,000
- Bedrooms :
- 5
- Baths Total :
- 8
- Bathrooms :
- 4
- Half Bathrooms :
- 4
- Square Footage :
- 7,021 Sqft
- Year Built :
- 1917
- Lot Area :
- 25 Acre
- City:
- Lyme
- Zipcode:
- 06439
- Style :
- Chateau
Agent info
RE/MAX Right Choice
43 South Main Street, Newtown CT 06470
- Ben Keeney
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- 203-313-0013
- 866-886-0013
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