Date
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Price
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Source
4/10/2025
Listed
$3,395,000
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Property Description
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
Full Property Details for 117 Elys Ferry Rd
General
- Price: $3,395,000
- Taxes: (July 2025-June 2026)
- Status: Under Contract
- Type: Single Family
- Source: SMARTMLS
- MLS ID: 24087090
- Updated: 12/29/2025
- Added to Site: 281 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
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Schools
Schools serving 117 Elys Ferry Rd
School District:Regional School District 18
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Lyme Consolidated School 478 Hamburg Road, Lyme, CT 06371 | K-5 | 3.3 mi |
Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School 53 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, CT 06371 | 6-8 | 4.1 mi |
Lyme-Old Lyme High School 69 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, CT 06371 | 9-12 | 4 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
Tax History
Tax History for 117 Elys Ferry Rd
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$19,329
—
$1,333,000
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2023
$19,329
-7%
$1,333,000
26%
2023
$20,686
-2%
$1,060,800
—
2022
$21,163
—
$1,060,800
—
2021
$21,163
—
$1,060,800
—
2020
$21,163
—
$1,060,800
—
2019
$21,163
-6%
$1,060,800
-13%
2018
$22,631
2%
$1,216,700
—
2017
$22,205
—
$1,216,700
—
2016
$22,205
3%
$1,216,700
—
2015
$21,596
4%
$1,216,700
—
2014
$20,684
-6%
$1,216,700
-23%
2011
$22,035
—
$1,573,900
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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117 Elys Ferry Road, Lyme, CT 06371 (MLS# 24087090) is a Single Family property with 5 bedrooms, 5 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 117 Elys Ferry Road is currently listed for $3,395,000 and was received on April 10, 2025. 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.