153 Ferry Rd

Lyme, CT 06371

$10,000,000
Price
5
Beds
7,021 Sq. Ft.
$1,424 / Sq. Ft.
7,021
Sq. Ft.
$1,424
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

Voted wall street journal home of the month and now in contention for the wsj home of the year. Welcome to 'Highover,' a 25-acre hilltop estate on the Connecticut River. Over half a mile of waterfront, with natural barriers, ensures unmatched privacy and security. Accommodation for extended family and live-in help. Uniquely poised between New York and Boston, and less than an hour by helicopter from JFK, Logan, and Bradley. The home, designed by renowned architect Alfred Hopkins, has had many notable...Voted wall street journal home of the month and now in contention for the wsj home of the year. Welcome to 'Highover,' a 25-acre hilltop estate on the Connecticut River. Over half a mile of waterfront, with natural barriers, ensures unmatched privacy and security. Accommodation for extended family and live-in help. Uniquely poised between New York and Boston, and less than an hour by helicopter from JFK, Logan, and Bradley. The home, designed by renowned architect Alfred Hopkins, has had many notable guests, including Albert Einstein, Katharine Hepburn, William Gillette, and a former president. A five-year renovation was completed at the sprawling 5-BED/8-BATH chateau residence, preserving its classic architecture. A new 3-bay garage with a workshop above and a spacious tobacco barn would accommodate a range of recreational needs. The dock on Whalebone Creek easily accommodates the owner's 36' Hinckley Picnic Boat. For larger vessels, a brief 10-minute cruise leads to your mooring in Hamburg Cove, widely regarded as one of the most protected and secure anchorages on the East Coast. Lyme is the quintessential enchanted, classic New England setting of antique homes, stone walls, and undisturbed countryside. Lyme was, for a time, designated as the "American Barbizon" and became known as the most famous Impressionist colony in America, the "American Giverny."
  1. Listed by Edward Hillyer • William Raveis Real Estate
    P: (860)-235-3424 C: (860)-235-3424 edward@hillyerteam.com
  2. Listed by Kelsea Brown • William Raveis Real Estate
    P: (860)-739-4455 C: (860)-235-9444 kelsea@hillyerteam.com

Property Details for 153 Ferry Road

Basement Description
Partial, Heated, Cooled, Interior Access, Partially Finished, Walk-out
Direct Waterfront
Yes
Garages Number
3
Neighborhood
Hadlyme
Style
Chateau
Garage Parking Info
Carport, Barn, Detached Garage, Paved, Driveway
Swimming Pool
Yes
LISTING UPDATED: 01/10/2026 01:12 PM

Property Details for 153 Ferry Road

StatusActive
MLS #24127219
Days on Market127
Taxes$50,519 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential
Year Built1917
Lot Size25.00 AC / 1,089,000 SF
CountyNew London County

Location

Listing Courtesy of William Raveis Real Estate, Edward Hillyer; William Raveis Real Estate, Kelsea Brown
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Building Information for 153 Ferry Road

Stories-Year Built1917Building Size-Lot Size25.00 AC / 1,089,000 SF

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$52,948 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$48,738

Property Taxes

$4,210

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Property Information for 153 Ferry Road

Summary
Property and Location
  • Acres Source: Owner
  • Directions: No drive-bys, please. The property is gated, and security cameras are in place.
  • Elementary School: Lyme Consolidated
  • High School: Lyme-Old Lyme
  • Latitude: 41.419163
  • Longitude: -72.4257
  • State: Connecticut
Parking
  • Parking Total Spaces: 10
HOA and Fees
  • Home Owner's Assocation: No
  • Tax Year: July 2025-June 2026
  • Property Tax: $50,519
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Terrace, Fruit Trees, Barn, Lighting, Covered Deck, Stone Wall, Underground Sprinkler, Patio
  • Pool Description: Heated, Spa, Salt Water, In Ground Pool
  • Waterfront Description: River, Beach, Dock or Mooring
Interior Features
  • Appliances Included: Gas Range, Wall Oven, Microwave, Range Hood, Subzero, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Wine Chiller
  • Attic Description: Unfinished, Pull-Down Stairs
  • Cooling System: Central Air, Zoned
  • Heat Type: Radiant, Zoned
  • Attic YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 6
  • Home Automation: Built In Audio, Entertainment System, Lighting, Lock(s), Security System, Thermostat(s)
  • Interior Features: Audio System, Auto Garage Door Opener, Security System
  • Laundry Room Info: Lower Level, Upper Level
  • Laundry Room Location: Lower Level, Upper Level
  • Rooms Additional: Bonus Room, Exercise Room, Foyer, Laundry Room, Mud Room, Sitting Room, Staff Quarters, Wine Cellar, Workshop
  • Rooms Total: 21
Room 1
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Features: Remodeled,Granite Counters,Dining Area,Island,Patio/Terrace,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Eat-In Kitchen
Room 2
  • Room Entry Order: 10
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 3
  • Room Entry Order: 11
  • Room Features: Book Shelves,Built-Ins,Wet Bar,Fireplace,Half Bath,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Rec/Play Room
Room 4
  • Room Entry Order: 12
  • Room Features: Entertainment Center,Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Media Room
Room 5
  • Listing Key: 3EF69C7DC6937EF7E0631A01100A13E7
  • Room Entry Order: 13
  • Room Features: Built-Ins,Half Bath,Laundry Hookup,Pantry,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Other
Room 6
  • Room Entry Order: 14
  • Room Features: Built-Ins,Travertine Floor
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Other
Room 7
  • Room Entry Order: 15
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor,Wide Board Floor
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 8
  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Features: 9 ft+ Ceilings,Vaulted Ceiling,Dining Area,Fireplace,Patio/Terrace,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Great Room
Room 9
  • Listing Key: 3EF69C7DC6937EF7E0631A01100A13E7
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Features: Palladian Window(s),Dry Bar,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Family Room
Room 10
  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Features: Patio/Terrace,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Study
Room 11
  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Features: Dressing Room,Fireplace,Full Bath,Patio/Terrace,Walk-In Closet
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Primary BR Suite
Room 12
  • Room Entry Order: 6
  • Room Features: Full Bath,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Other
Room 13
  • Room Entry Order: 7
  • Room Features: Fireplace,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 14
  • Room Entry Order: 8
  • Room Features: Full Bath,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Other
Room 15
  • Room Entry Order: 9
  • Room Features: Fireplace,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Property
Property and Assessments
  • Color: Stone
  • Construction Description: Stone
  • Driveway Type: Private, Paved, Gravel, Other
  • Exclusions: See Seller's Inclusion/Exclusion Addendum
  • Exterior Siding: Stone
  • Foundation Type: Stone
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Ground
  • New Construction Type: No/Resale
  • Roof: Slate
  • Year Built: 1917
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Bank Owned Property: No
  • In Law Apartment: No
  • Sq Ft Description: Finished Area in Basement Was Measured
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 797
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Fence - Stone, Secluded, Lightly Wooded, Professionally Landscaped, Rolling, Water View
  • Parcel Number: 2327216
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 6224.0
  • Sq Ft Total: 7021.0
  • Zoning: Zoning
Utilities
  • Energy Features: Generator, Programmable Thermostat, Thermopane Windows
  • Heat Fuel Type: Bottle Gas
  • Hot Water Description: Propane, Domestic
  • Sewage System: Septic
  • Water Source: Private Well
Multi Family
Income and Expenses
  • Occupied By: Owner

Schools near 153 Ferry Road

This home is within Regional School District 18.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Lyme Consolidated School
Public - K to 5
Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Lyme-Old Lyme High School
Public - 9 to 12
Franklin Academy
Private - 8 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Lyme Consolidated School
PublicK to 5

Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School
Public6 to 8

Lyme-Old Lyme High School
Public9 to 12

Franklin Academy
Private8 to 12

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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More information about 153 Ferry Road, Lyme, CT 06371

153 Ferry Road is a single family home for sale in Lyme, CT 06371. This property was listed for sale on September 16, 2025 by William Raveis Real Estate, it's currently listed at $10,000,000. This listing's school district is Regional School District 18. Nearby schools include Lyme Consolidated School, Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School and Lyme-Old Lyme High School. 153 Ferry Road is a 5-bed, 8-bath, 7,021 sqft single family home built in 1917.

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Listing Courtesy of William Raveis Real Estate, Edward Hillyer; William Raveis Real Estate, Kelsea Brown

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