15 Smiths Neck Road

Closed 12/31/15
Closed 12/31/15
Front of Home with Barn and Guest House overlooking the Back River to Long Island Sound.
Sold
Last Sold Price
$3,325,000
4 beds5,344 sqft
15 Smiths Neck Rd, Old Lyme, CT 06371
Single FamilyProperty Type
9.01 acresLot Size
1993Year Built
$622/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

"Tidelands", a distinctive waterfront estate near the historic village of Old Lyme, an area rich for its coastal setting and wildlife, sits on the shores of the navigable Back River leading to Long Island Sound. Beautiful archways, an architectural hallmark of this residence, move one through formal living and dining spaces, all with stunning millwork and magnificent views, and French doors leading to a beautifully columned terrace, lovely formal gardens and sweeping lawns. Beyond the pool complex,..."Tidelands", a distinctive waterfront estate near the historic village of Old Lyme, an area rich for its coastal setting and wildlife, sits on the shores of the navigable Back River leading to Long Island Sound. Beautiful archways, an architectural hallmark of this residence, move one through formal living and dining spaces, all with stunning millwork and magnificent views, and French doors leading to a beautifully columned terrace, lovely formal gardens and sweeping lawns. Beyond the pool complex, a boardwalk meanders through lush grasses leading to a wonderful dock, currently in the permitting process. A magnificent blend of classic architectural design and modern amenities, this perfectly scaled 5000 square foot, four bedroom home, also incorporates a Great Room with gourmet kitchen, a masterfully designed library with plush window seats, a master suite with wraparound windows bringing in natural light, which includes a dressing room and elegant marble bath, and three additional bedrooms with en suite baths. Sited on nine waterfront acres, this residence was designed by architect Robert Orr and custom built by housewright Skip Broom, and also includes a beautiful guest cottage, separate three bay post and beam barn, and pool complex. Dock fully permitted but boardwalk permits pending with DEEP. Simply stunning!
  • Listed by: Jennifer Caulfield 860.227.6634 jscfield@aol.com • William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Listing closed: 12/31/2015 12:00 AM • Source: SMARTMLS, MLS#: N10097396

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Property Information for 15 Smiths Neck Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $40,183 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • County: New London County
  • Basement Description: Full With Hatchway, Interior Access, Unfinished
  • Direct Waterfront: Yes
  • Garages Number: 3
  • Style: Colonial
  • Garage Parking Info: Barn, Detached Garage
  • Swimming Pool: Yes
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1993
  • Lot Size: 9.01 AC / 392,344 SF
Summary
Property and Location
  • Acres Source: Public Records
  • Association Amenities: Putting Green, Health Club, Medical Facilities, Playground/Tot Lot, Private Rec Facilities, Tennis Courts
  • Directions: Route 156 North to Smiths Neck Road to # 15. Please no driveby's- long private drive to house!
  • Elementary School: Old Lyme
  • Flood Zone: No
  • High School: Lyme/Old Lyme
  • Latitude: 41.294273
  • Longitude: -72.32628
  • Middle Jr High School: Old Lyme
  • Neighborhood Amenities: Golf Course, Health Club, Library, Medical Facilities, Playground/Tot Lot, Private Rec Facilities, Private School(s), Tennis Courts, Public Trash Pickup
  • State: Connecticut
HOA and Fees
  • Home Owner's Assocation: No
  • Tax Year: July 2015-June 2016
  • Property Tax: $40,183
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Barn, French Doors, Garden Area, Guest House, Patio, Stone Wall, Storage Building, Terrace, Underground Utilities
  • Pool Description: Heated, In Ground Pool
  • Waterfront Description: Access, Dock or Mooring, Frontage, River, L. I. Sound Frontage, View, Walk to Water, Direct Waterfront
Interior Features
  • Appliances Included: Cook Top, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Oven/Range, Subzero, Wall Oven, Washer
  • Attic Description: Access Via Hatch
  • Cooling System: Attic Fan, Central Air
  • Heat Type: Hot Air
  • Attic YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 3
  • Interior Features: Audio System, Cable - Available, Auto Garage Door Opener, Fire Suppression System, Humidifier, Security System
  • Laundry Room Location: Upper Level
  • Room Count: 10
  • Rooms Total: 10
Room 1
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Features: Built-Ins,Full Bath,Walk-In Closet
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 21.0
Room 2
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Features: Built-Ins,Full Bath,Walk-In Closet
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 21.0
Room 3
  • Room Entry Order: 10
  • Room Type: Other
Room 4
  • Room Entry Order: 10
  • Room Type: Other
Room 5
  • Listing Key: DD594442361C7AC3E0531401100A48AB
  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Features: Built-Ins,Upper Level,Walk-In Closet
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 16.0
Room 6
  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Features: Built-Ins,Upper Level,Walk-In Closet
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 16.0
Room 7
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Features: Full Bath,Upper Level,Walk-In Closet
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 16.0
Room 8
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Features: Full Bath,Upper Level,Walk-In Closet
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 16.0
Room 9
  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Features: Formal
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Width: 18.0
Room 10
  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Features: Formal
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Width: 18.0
Room 11
  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Features: 9 ft+ Ceilings,Book Shelves,Entertainment Center,Fireplace,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Width: 22.0
Room 12
  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Features: 9 ft+ Ceilings,Book Shelves,Entertainment Center,Fireplace,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Width: 22.0
Room 13
  • Room Entry Order: 6
  • Room Features: 9 ft+ Ceilings,Eating Space,Gas Log Fireplace,Granite Counters,Hardwood Floor,Island,Pantry
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 20.0
Room 14
  • Room Entry Order: 6
  • Room Features: 9 ft+ Ceilings,Eating Space,Gas Log Fireplace,Granite Counters,Hardwood Floor,Island,Pantry
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 20.0
Room 15
  • Room Entry Order: 7
  • Room Features: 9 ft+ Ceilings,Fireplace,Formal,French Doors,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 20.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 20.0
Room 16
  • Room Entry Order: 7
  • Room Features: 9 ft+ Ceilings,Fireplace,Formal,French Doors,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 20.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 20.0
Room 17
  • Room Entry Order: 8
  • Room Features: Bedroom Suite,Dressing Room,Full Bath
  • Room Length: 20.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Width: 23.0
Room 18
  • Room Entry Order: 8
  • Room Features: Bedroom Suite,Dressing Room,Full Bath
  • Room Length: 20.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Width: 23.0
Room 19
  • Room Entry Order: 9
  • Room Features: Bay/Bow Window,Book Shelves,Built-Ins,Hardwood Floor,Half Bath
  • Room Length: 22.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Library
  • Room Width: 22.0
Room 20
  • Room Entry Order: 9
  • Room Features: Bay/Bow Window,Book Shelves,Built-Ins,Hardwood Floor,Half Bath
  • Room Length: 22.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Library
  • Room Width: 22.0
Property
Property and Assessments
  • Color: GREY
  • Driveway Type: Crushed Stone
  • Exclusions: None
  • Exterior Siding: Cedar, Shingle
  • Fuel Tank Location: Above Ground
  • Sq Ft Source: Public Records
  • Year Built: 1993
  • Bank Owned Property: No
  • In Law Access: Detached
  • In Law Apartment: Yes
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Level Lot, Secluded, Water View, Fence - Stone, Professionally Landscaped
  • Parcel Number: 1550853
  • Sq Ft Total: 5344.0
Utilities
  • Electric Amperage: 200
  • Energy Features: Generator, Thermopane Windows
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Hot Water Description: Domestic
  • Radon Mitigation Air: No
  • Radon Mitigation Water: No
  • Sewage System: Septic
  • Water Source: Private Well

Property History for 15 Smiths Neck Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 31, 1991

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #92685398

$800,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/31/1991

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #92685398

$800,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 15 Smiths Neck Road

Taxable ValueLand$315,000Additions$287,100Total$602,100
Tax Record2025$9,772 ($814 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,506 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,506 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt100 SqFtStories2Lot Size68,314 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1900Year Renovated1900ZoningRU40CountyLOWER CONNECTICUT RIVERAPNOLYM M:7 L:4-1

Schools near 15 Smiths Neck Road

This home is within Regional School District 18.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Mile Creek School
Public - K to 5
Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Lyme-Old Lyme High School
Public - 9 to 12
The Children's Tree Montessori School
Private - PK to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Mile Creek School
PublicK to 5

Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School
Public6 to 8

Lyme-Old Lyme High School
Public9 to 12

The Children's Tree Montessori School
PrivatePK to 6

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 15 Smiths Neck Road, Old Lyme, CT 06371
$3,325,000
4
5,344
392,344
19 Smiths Neck Road, Old Lyme, CT 06371
$281,250
4
3
4,044
479,085
7 Smiths Neck Road, Old Lyme, CT 06371
$775,000
6
6
7,013
628,496
23 Smiths Neck Road, Old Lyme, CT 06371
$379,166
–
–
–
185,055
12 Smiths Neck Road, Old Lyme, CT 06371
$200,000
4
2
2,346
10,454
14 Smith Neck Road, Old Lyme, CT 06371
–
–
3
1,806
174,165

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