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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
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Zoning:
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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
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43 South Main Street, Newtown CT 06470
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