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$3,250,000

  • Sold
  • Closed
  • Single Family
  • 5 Beds
  • 5 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Bath
  • 4,956 Sq. Ft.
  • 2 Car Garage
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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

Full Property Details for 117 Elys Ferry Rd

General

  • Sold For: $3,250,000
  • Taxes: (July 2025-June 2026)
  • Status: Closed
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: SMARTMLS
  • MLS ID: 24087090
  • Added to Site: 326 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Number of Rooms: 12
  • Rooms/Areas: Foyer, Laundry Room, Workshop
  • Interior Features: Open Floor Plan
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Number of Fireplaces: 9
  • Appliances: Cook Top, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 6
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Primary Bathroom: Primary Bath - Stall, 12.1 x 8.6, Main
  • Full Bath: Tub w/Shower, 5.1 x 4.1, Upper

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Primary Bedroom: Primary Bedroom - Fireplace, Hardwood Floor, 15 x 15.2, Upper
  • Bedroom 1: Bedroom - Full Bath, Hardwood Floor, 11.2 x 9.1, Upper
  • Bedroom 2: Bedroom - Hardwood Floor, 15.4 x 14.9, Upper
  • Bedroom 3: Bedroom - Hardwood Floor, 18.1 x 14.5, Upper
  • Bedroom 4: Bedroom - Full Bath, Hardwood Floor, 18.6 x 12.5, Upper

Other Rooms

  • Living Room: Living Room - Fireplace, Hardwood Floor, 28.4 x 14.9, Main
  • Family Room: Family Room - Vaulted Ceiling, Beams, 18 x 13.1, Main
  • Kitchen: Kitchen - Island, Hardwood Floor, 21.2 x 17.6, Main
  • Dining Room: Dining Room - Fireplace, Hardwood Floor, 15.5 x 13.2, Main
  • Office: Office - Hardwood Floor, 12.7 x 10.2, Upper
  • Study: Fireplace, Hardwood Floor, 15 x 14.9, Main
  • Laundry: Main Level
  • Other Room 1: Other - Fireplace, Hardwood Floor, 18.6 x 15.9, Main
  • Other Room 2: Other - Dressing Room, Hardwood Floor, 12.1 x 11.9, Upper
  • In-Law/Au Pair Suite: Yes

Additional Information

  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool Description: Heated, Salt Water, In Ground Pool

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Shed, Tennis Court, Fruit Trees, Barn, Garden Area, Guest House, Stone Wall, Patio
  • Color: White

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Spaces: 10
  • Parking: Detached Garage, Driveway

Location

  • County: New London
  • Neighborhood: Elys Ferry
  • Driving Directions: 156 North, left on to Elys Ferry Road. House is on the right.

School Information

  • Elementary School: Lyme Consolidated
  • Middle School: Lyme-Old Lyme
  • High School: Lyme-Old Lyme

Community

  • Community Name: Elys Ferry

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: Central Air
  • Heating Type: Baseboard, Hot Air, Oil, Propane
  • Heating Fuel: Oil, Propane
  • Water Heater: Domestic

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic
  • Water: Private Well

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Antique
  • Construction Status: No/Resale
  • Exterior Const.: Clapboard
  • Basement Desc.: Full
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Attic: Yes
  • Square Feet: 4,956
  • Above Ground: 4,956 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1750

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 8.87
  • Driveway/Sidewalk: Circular, Crushed Stone
  • Zoning: R12
  • Lot Description: Level Lot, Professionally Landscaped, Open Lot

Water Features

  • Water Front Desc.: Walk to Water

Financial Considerations

  • Assessment Amount: $1,333,000
  • Tax Year: July 2025-June 2026

Disclosures and Reports

  • Property ID: 2327440

Listed by William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l, Jodi Strycharz
Sold by William Raveis Real Estate, Kiara Rusconi

Listing agent

— 117 Elys Ferry Rd —

  • Jodi Strycharz

    William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

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Schools serving 117 Elys Ferry Rd

School District:Regional School District 18
NameGradesDistance
Lyme Consolidated School
478 Hamburg Road, Lyme, CT 06371
K-53.3 mi
Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School
53 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, CT 06371
6-84.1 mi
Lyme-Old Lyme High School
69 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, CT 06371
9-124 mi
Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 117 Elys Ferry Rd

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
2/13/2026
Sold
$3,250,000
-4.27%
MLS
4/10/2025
Listed
$3,395,000
—
MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

Listed by William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l, Jodi Strycharz
Sold by William Raveis Real Estate, Kiara Rusconi

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117 Elys Ferry Road, Lyme, CT 06371 (MLS# 24087090) is a Single Family property that was sold at $3,250,000 on February 13, 2026. Want to learn more about 117 Elys Ferry Road? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Lyme? You can browse all Lyme real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.