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$3,395,000 -$205,000 (-5.69%) Price Reduced

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 5 Beds
  • 4 Full Baths
  • 2 Partial Baths
  • 4,734 Sq. Ft.
  • 3 Car Garage
  • Updated 2 hours ago
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Selden Farm, a landmark 1690s property steeped in history and set in a picturesque corner of Lyme, is once again available for new stewardship. Upheld by only three families since 1695 when it sat on over 6,000 acres, it presents a rare opportunity to own a beautiful country Antique home now set on 9 pastoral acres abutting conservation land with sweeping views of Selden Cove and the CT. River. At its heart is a gracious and authentic 5-bedroom Colonial which exudes history, charm and character. House features include a tavern room, wide board floors, original paneling & moldings, 6 fireplaces and an abundance of windows which invite lovely views and light into each room. Adjacent to the home is a 3-bay garage with self-sufficient guest accommodation for visiting family and friends. Dotted throughout the property are a renovated barn used as a studio/office/ gym, several outbuildings, a greenhouse and sunny open meadow for animals or farming. Two privately situated guest houses (one needing renovation) are ideally suited for in-law, caretaker, or income purposes. Relax by the large saltwater pool with patio and full-service cabana or play tennis on the all-weather court. The land is open, tranquil, and beautifully sited, offering long views, privacy, and a deep sense of place. Rarely does a property combine this level of authenticity, acreage, outbuildings, and river-valley setting in Lyme. Ideal for buyers seeking history, creative space or a generational retreat.

Full Property Details for 53-1 Selden Road Rd

General

  • Price: $3,395,000
  • Taxes: (July 2024-June 2025)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: SMARTMLS
  • MLS ID: 24094694
  • Updated: 4/15/2026
  • Added to Site: 294 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Number of Rooms: 12
  • Rooms/Areas: Breezeway, Greenhouse, Workshop
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Number of Fireplaces: 6
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 6
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 2

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Primary Suite: Bedroom Suite, Dressing Room, Fireplace, Full Bath, Ha, 17 x 16, Upper
  • Bedroom 1: Bedroom - Vaulted Ceiling, Book Shelves, Fireplace, Hardwood Floor, 15 x 13, Upper
  • Bedroom 2: Bedroom - Bedroom Suite, Fireplace, Full Bath, Walk-In Closet, Hardwood Floor, 17 x 16, Upper
  • Bedroom 3: Bedroom - Palladian Window(s), Cathedral Ceiling, Beams, Jack & Jill Bath, Wide Board Floor, On 3rd F, 17 x 17, Upper
  • Bedroom 4: Bedroom - Palladian Window(s), Cathedral Ceiling, Beams, Jack & Jill Bath, Hardwood Floor, On 3rd Flo, 20 x 18, Upper

Other Rooms

  • Living Room: Living Room - Fireplace, Wide Board Floor, 30 x 16, Main
  • Family Room: Family Room - Cathedral Ceiling, Beams, Fireplace, Half Bath, Hardwood Floor, 17 x 18, Main
  • Eat In Kitchen: Eat-In Kitchen - Beams, Built-Ins, Dining Area, Double-Sink, Fireplace, Vinyl Fl, 22 x 14, Main
  • Formal Dining Room: Formal Dining Room - Beams, Wide Board Floor, 17 x 16, Main
  • Library: Library - Book Shelves, Built-Ins, Fireplace, Wide Bo, 18 x 15, Main
  • Laundry: Main Level
  • Other Room 1: Other - Beams, Built-Ins, Dry Bar, Fireplace, Wide Board Floor, 15 x 9, Main
  • Other Room 2: Other - Cathedral Ceiling, Beams, Walk-In Closet, Hardwood Floor, 14 x 8, Upper

Additional Information

  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool Description: Gunite, Pool House, In Ground Pool

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Terrace, Tennis Court, Porch, Barn, Cabana, Garden Area, Guest House

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Parking: Detached Garage

Location

  • County: New London
  • Neighborhood: Joshuatown
  • Driving Directions: Joshuatown Road to Selden Road. House sits on right towards the end.

School Information

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

Community

  • Community Name: Joshuatown

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: None
  • Heating Type: Hot Water, Propane
  • Heating Fuel: Propane
  • Water Heater: Propane, Tank Size Unknown

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic
  • Water: Private Well

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Colonial, Antique
  • Description/Design: Horse Property
  • Construction Status: No/Resale
  • Exterior Const.: Clapboard, Wood
  • Basement Desc.: Partial, Full, Unfinished
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Attic: Yes
  • Square Feet: 4,734
  • Above Ground: 4,734 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1695

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 9.05
  • Zoning: R120
  • Lot Description: Level Lot, Water View, Open Lot

Horse Property

  • Horse Property: Yes

Water Features

  • Water Front Desc.: Walk to Water, View, Access

Financial Considerations

  • Assessment Amount: $1,584,300
  • Tax Year: July 2024-June 2025

Disclosures and Reports

  • Property ID: 999999999
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Schools serving 53-1 Selden Road Rd

School District:Regional School District 18
NameGradesDistance
Lyme Consolidated School
478 Hamburg Road, Lyme, CT 06371
K-54.3 mi
Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School
53 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, CT 06371
6-88.1 mi
Lyme-Old Lyme High School
69 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, CT 06371
9-128 mi
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4/15/2026
Price Reduced
$3,395,000
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7/03/2025
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$3,600,000
-20%
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6/25/2025
Listed
$4,500,000
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53-1 Selden Road Road, Lyme, CT 06371 (MLS# 24094694) is a Single Family property with 5 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms and 2 partial bathrooms. 53-1 Selden Road Road is currently listed for $3,395,000 and was received on June 25, 2025. This property is listed by Joe Rhodes from our Old Lyme/Old Saybrook/Essex Office.Want to learn more about 53-1 Selden Road 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.

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