1 Lyme Street
1 Lyme Street
$850,000
5
2
1
4,098
4,098
$207
Closed 5/5/21
Description
"THE McCURDY HOUSE" under one family ownership for over three hundred years is being offered to the market for the first time. Reputed to be the oldest home at the epicenter of picturesque, historic Old Lyme Village, the property is located on what is now known as "Church Corner". Steeped in history, available archives show that our Founding Fathers, notably George Washington and the Marquis de Lafayette as house guests. This very handsome 12 room, 5 bedroom 17th century colonial residence and its..."THE McCURDY HOUSE" under one family ownership for over three hundred years is being offered to the market for the first time. Reputed to be the oldest home at the epicenter of picturesque, historic Old Lyme Village, the property is located on what is now known as "Church Corner". Steeped in history, available archives show that our Founding Fathers, notably George Washington and the Marquis de Lafayette as house guests. This very handsome 12 room, 5 bedroom 17th century colonial residence and its impressive large antique red barn sit on 2.65, tranquil, beautifully landscaped acres, with the potential of creating a pleasing sub-divided building lot. As expected, the home offers some wonderful and rare details, such as breathtaking "Tombstone" paneling in several public rooms, ornate period glass panels in exterior doors and window panes, as well as 8 very welcoming original fireplaces. In addition to the main house, a rear duplex apartment with a separate entrance is offered - perfect for in law, au pair, home office or rental quarters. A spacious enclosed screened-in side porch is ideal for lounging and outdoor dining. An elegant and important residence for a buyer requiring property with great provenance and is prepared to invest a little TLC where it is desired and deserved, to complete this magical and so much admired historic residence.
- Listed by Mj Derisio • William Pitt Sotheby's Int'lP: (860) 304-8020 C: (860) 3048020 mjderisio@wpsir.com
- Listed by Roger Parkman • William Pitt Sotheby's Int'lP: (203) 6761061 C: (203) 6761061 rparkman@wpsir.com
Property Details for 1 Lyme Street
Basement Description
Full With Hatchway, Concrete Floor
Direct WaterfrontNo
Garages Number2
NeighborhoodN/A
StyleColonial, Antique
Garage Parking InfoBarn
Swimming PoolNo
Location
LISTING UPDATED: 05/06/2021 12:27 PM
Property Details for 1 Lyme Street
Status | Closed |
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MLS # | 170307323 |
Days on Market | 232 |
Taxes | $10,120 / year |
HOA Fees | - |
Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
Compass Type | Single Family |
MLS Type | Residential |
Year Built | 1659 |
Lot Size | 2.65 AC / 115,434 SF |
County | New London County |
Location
Building Information for 1 Lyme Street
Stories-Year Built1659Building Size-Lot Size2.65 AC / 115,434 SF
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$5,482 per month
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Property Information for 1 Lyme Street
Property History for 1 Lyme Street
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For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 1 Lyme Street
Taxable ValueLand$141,000Additions$295,200Total$436,200
Tax Record2023$10,251 ($854 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt4,099 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,099 SqFtStories2Lot Size115,624 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1700CountyNEW LONDONAPNOLYM M:55 L:47
Schools near 1 Lyme Street
This home is within Regional School District 18.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
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Public - | K to 5 | |||
Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
Private - | PK to 6 |
Rating | School | Distance |
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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 |
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