Good things come to those who wait! This mid century home is tucked away in a preserve setting high above the Mill Pond Creek. Exceptionally well maintained, enter to find a large formal living room with fireplace. A modest, but well designed kitchen opens beautifully to a large great room with second fireplace paneled with reclaimed wood from a barn on Tantummaheag Road. There is a formal dining room with closet. A first floor office and a full bath finish the first floor - possible 4th BR. The open stair leads to three bedrooms each with a sweet detail, bookcases, a window seat...One full bath completes the second floor. There is a full basement with updated mechanicals (hot water boiler 2015), generator hookup, a two car garage with new doors. The roof was completed in 2017 and the entire home has been freshly painted. Follow the path down the back hill to Mill Pond Creek. Embrace the serenity of this unique setting watch inummerable birds and wildlife. No flood insurance needed as it's high above the creek. Extraordinary setting just a mile to Old Lyme village. Back to market - no fault to this terrific property - buyer unable to obtain a mortgage.