Cypress entry doors welcome you to an elegant village residence nestled in a quiet enclave, steps to Essex Main Street. This exceptional location offers beautiful grounds and a post and beam barn/pool house creating a seamless, indoor/outdoor living experience. Enter the living room with extensive built ins, fireplace and French doors that bathe the space in light and open to a central courtyard. A professional, center island kitchen opens to a breakfast area and fireplaced sitting area--perfectly scaled for everyday living. There is a large pantry/laundry adjacent the kitchen. Celebrate holiday traditions in a grand, formal dining room equipped with butler’s pantry. This home is well-suited to flexible, multi-generational living. There are 4/5 BRs in the main home including an expansive first-floor primary suite and adjacent second bedroom, currently an office. Upstairs find three bedrooms centered around the sitting area with 2 full baths and laundry. The guest quarters/au pair suite has 2 BRs, kitchenette, living/dining space accessed via separate entrance - perfect for guests or returning fledglings. The lower-level rec/media room offers additional finished space and a full bath not included in total square footage. All areas are zoned efficiently for heating/AC when not in use. The icing, is a post & beam barn with walk up loft, half bath and patio/firepit overlooking the pool. Live and play in the heart of Essex. Stunning property. Exceptional location.
25 Hemlock Valley Road Extension East Haddam, CT 06423
4 Bed
4 Baths
4744 sqft
This extraordinary brick residence offers one floor living steps from Gillette Castle, Connecticut River and world class golf. A timeless exterior opens to an impressive, contemporary layout. Welcome to the 35’ gallery with barrel vaulted ceiling. A wall of glass overlooking the grounds. Exceptional finish is found throughout this builder's-own home. A professional, center-island kitchen features Subzero/Viking/Wolf. Furniture-quality cabinetry includes a butler’s pantry/dry bar servicing the kitchen and fireplaced dining room. Built-ins and a fireplace add character to the great room. The living room has a third fireplace and everywhere French doors afford access to the surrounding hardscape. A first floor primary suite offers tremendous space. A second BR/office and full bath are adjacent. Located privately upstairs, are two bedrooms, full bath and a sitting area. Completing the first floor- a mudroom, half bath, office and utility/room. A massive full basement offers home theatre, fitness and finish possibilities. Outside, two bluestone patios and chimney with integral fireplace overlook stunning, irrigated grounds. The shell of the original camp with stone fireplace remains, it’s next life as a studio/guest quarters left to the next owner's imagination. There are two garden sheds. Three NEW AC units and air handlers being installed April. A whole house generator offers piece of mind. Truly one of the most impressive homes in the lower CT River Valley. Simply stunning.
Fall in love with this handsome Old Lyme village Colonial tucked privately in the center of it all, yet a world away. The village location makes an easy walk to top ranked middle/high schools, full day 4 Y.O. pre-school, town hall, library, churches, galleries, shops – even a barber shop. OLCC golf/pool, paddle/tennis is 1000’ away. You are greeted with high ceilings and architectural millwork, light and space, warmed by clay tile and wide board floors. Find a large eat-in kitchen and a lofty great room opening to the heated porch with bluestone floor. A formal living or dining room can double as a first-floor office. The well-planned mudroom/laundry/landing zone is well set off the kitchen with great storage. Completing the first floor is the primary bedroom and full bath. Upstairs find 3 BRs, one with a deck and views. There is a full bath and expansive cedar closet. The partially finished lower level offers game/fitness space and storage not included in the SF. Here you’ll find a green, efficient geothermal heating/cooling system. Outside, the three-season covered porch, patio and deck offer great flow for entertaining. The cul-de-sac location is superb with level, open grounds and a partially fenced, pet friendly rear yard. Incredible boating and paddle adventures await along with white sand beaches just down the road. The Nature Conservancy calls this area, "One of the last great places on earth." We agree. Make this your forever home. Home NOT in an AE flood zone.
Welcome to Captain’s Watch. This direct waterfront property offers unobstructed views of the Connecticut River, Long Island Sound and the North Fork. Set well above the waterline, relish tranquil sunrises, peaceful sunsets and marvel at the ever-changing palette before you. Original stone walls bound the drive leading to this private 2.7-acre shingle contemporary and a gracious sweeping lawn leads gently to 200’ of direct frontage. Inside, find an open floorplan bathed in light. All rooms afford exceptional views. The graceful repetitive arch detail and barrel vaulting offer an architectural nod to ships navigating rough seas. The property is located steps from hidden gem Ferry Landing and a stone’s throw to historic Old Lyme village shops, galleries and schools. Evening village and boardwalk strolls are a staple! Nearby, find white sand beaches, championship golf, farmers’ markets, dining and shopping. This property is the best combination of bucolic and shoreline living. Captain’s Watch is centrally located two hours between New York/Boston with easy rail access from Saybrook or New London. Views of a lifetime.
This masterfully crafted and beautifully updated reproduction Deerfield Colonial is sited on nearly 5 acres in the Hadlyme area. Renown local craftsman Peter Durgan's meticulous attention to detail began with 4x6 construction and finished with quietly elegant finishes including hand built cabinetry and birds eye kitchen finishes, wide plank floors, custom millwork, Emtek hardware, copper gutters and more. Enter the center island kitchen with Wolf gas range and updated Dacor wall oven, Bosch dishwasher and Subzero refrigeration. The breakfast area is warmed by a wood burning fireplace and opens to the great room with second gas fireplace. The formal living and dining rooms flank a central turned staircase and hallmark of the 18th century Granby design. The ell entry hall leads to a laundry room, main level full bath and the garage. A family room is well set off this hallway and heated via separate zone. Upstairs find a primary bedroom with two master closets built ins and an updated bath by Block Design Build, two additional bedrooms and a shared hallway bath. French doors lead to the patio and extensive hardscape overlooking the lawn and surrounding woodland. The basement offers exceptional storage. A whole house generator provides piece of mind. This exceptional property is located in an 8-home enclave of reproduction homes 6 minutes to Fox Hopyard Golf and a stone's throw from the Hadlyme Ferry and Gilette Castle. Easy rail access from Saybrook. Simply perfect.
Welcome to this stunning, fresh approach to award winning Yale architect Peter Kurt Woerner's design. Bathed in light from all directions and built to entertain, all the public spaces center around the deck and bluestone courtyard. There is a first-floor master bedroom suite and flexible spaces perfect for family, guests or home office. Enter a gracious lofted foyer and the living room beyond glowing with banks of windows and balanced by the central fireplace. Extensive millwork and bookcases open to the formal dining room and into the kitchen. The current owners have improved on a masterful floorplan bringing a lightness of space. Reclaimed timbers offer a nod to Lyme's historic barns, adding warmth to a sleek kitchen with stainless appliances and quartz tops. You'll find a spacious breakfast area and a great room with a second fireplace. Utility and practicality is reinforced with a spacious mudroom and large pantry. The lofted main level primary has a renovated bath with heated floors. Two second floor bedrooms share the updated ensuite bath. Over the garage find a 4th bedroom, office, sitting area and a full bath on a separate heating zone. Solid updates include hardwood flooring or refinishing, kitchen and 3 full baths, and invisible updates including a new septic tank, AC condenser and a whole house generator. Extensive stonewalls and massive stone columns mark a grand entry. A wonderful country home in southern Lyme - 10 mins to the train. 2 hours to NY/Boston.
Enter enchanting Otter Cove and find this stunning, well updated mid-century ranch. A brick rotunda drive sets the tone. Architectural details enhance functional design. The hallmark entry foyer glows. Beyond, the living room is wrapped with sliding doors creating terrific ambiant light. A central fireplace anchors the space. A well designed, updated kitchen sits adjacent the dining room which comfortably accommodates a party of 12! Sliders to the decks offer great transition space overlooking private grounds. Four bedrooms include a primary with superbly renovated bath, a custom bamboo vanity and glass shower. A second BR features an ensuite bath. The fourth bedroom doubles as an office with extensive built ins. Everywhere, there is light and space and a warmth only exceptional design creates. The three-season porch creates a welcoming transition from the home to the garage. The daylight lower level is unfinished with heat and central air opening a host of opportunities for expansion and finishing. There is a second central fireplace, banks of sliders opening to ground level and high ceilings. Currently serving as a woodshop, the space is flanked left and right by terrific storage and mechanical space. Take extra time to tour Otter Cove, an enclave of fine homes with a private beach access (yes, a beach on the CT River!) and open spaces making this an exceptional place to call home. 5 minutes to Saybrook Station rail access and 2 hours to NY and Boston.
One of the most scenic Old Lyme roads leads to this stunning lofted cape well set and framed by century-old stone walls. Enter to find a smart, fresh space that evokes a sophisticated loft feel. Bathed in white, the property simply glows offering a sleek counterbalance to the surrounding woodlands. The expansive great room opens to a quartz kitchen with center island, stainless appliances and gas range. The open plan allows space for a large table and more. The living room has a wood stove adding warmth and charm. There is a first-floor full bath and laundry. Upstairs, find three bedrooms and a renovated full bath, including the primary with a large walk-in closet. A fully finished, heated, walk-out basement offers 672 SF of flex space (not included in total square footage) for den, home theatre, guests or gym. A sliding door leads to a crushed stone patio. The expansive deck overlooks the grounds where you find a sweet shed holding bikes, roof rack, beach gear and the push mower! No expense was spared at renovation: kitchen and baths, Mitsubishi ductless heat & AC, doors (except kitchen), new electric panel, interior/exterior lighting, propane gas install, main level flooring and more. This area is long enjoyed by cyclists and runners. Mile Creek K-5 Elementary and beaches are so close! 7 mins. to town conveniences, 20 mins. to Groton/New London, 38 mins. to New Haven/Hartfor and 2 hours to NY/Boston. Saybrook Station is 12 minutes from the home. Simply perfect.
Direct waterfront in the Oswegatchie area. Unique piece offering sweeping southeast views down the Niantic River to Long Island Sound. Owner kept a mooring with 5' depth in front of the property. Land slopes from the road and driveway down to the water. See the attached photos and documents for A2 survey. Lot will require a variance and town approvals. City water and sewer are available at the street.
Located a half mile from Rocky Neck State Park and two miles to downtown Niantic restaurants, shops and boardwalk, this condo shines. The exterior peaks are a nautical nod to New London's tall ships and the high angle roofline creates an interior vaulted ceiling with south facing windows. Renovated in 2020, find a white kitchen with stainless appliances and granite countertops, large great room and two bedrooms. The primary bedroom has a large walk-in closet. A new wall mounted AC unit was installed March, 2024. There is a common laundry area just two doors away and room to install within the condo. Keep in mind: one cat is allowed. No dogs. No short-term rentals. Deck needs painting unable to complete in March. HOA fee includes water/sewer, grounds maintenance, snow removal, trash disposal and insurance. More economical than renting - this is a great property year-round or for those returning to enjoy summers. 18 minutes to New London, USCGA, L&M, CT College, Subbase Groton, EB and 5 minutes to Millstone. Just perfect.
This impeccably maintained 4-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom colonial begins to impress as you step in from the entry. Oak and tile flooring create a warm functional living space and the neutral color palette offers maximum styling freedom. An efficient gas fireplace gives the Family Room a welcoming feel, creating a great spot for reading or just relaxing. The roomy kitchen blends inspiring counter space with all major appliances. A classic island configuration maximizes workspace and flexibility. The entire scene is brightened by stylish lighting and french doors leading out to the back porch. As a roomy spot to relax at night and recharge for tomorrow, the primary bedroom is where to be. In addition to the convenience of an en-suite bathroom you will find 1 walk-in and 1 double closet providing plenty of room for wardrobes of all seasons, and for luggage and personal storage. A sitting area/office space adds yet more flexibility. The other 3 generously sized bedrooms are located on the 2nd floor as well as the laundry and a bathroom with double sinks and private shower area. Like the garage, the unfinished, heated 1080 SF basement is a goldmine of conversion potential, whether you have in mind a rec room, guest room, studio, or a secluded home office. Both the garage and basement are heated.