About 153 Ferry Road
Introducing Highover-a 25-acre hilltop estate overlooking the lower Connecticut River, designed by renowned architect Alfred Hopkins. With over half a mile of frontage, this property offers one of the most private and naturally protected waterfront settings in Connecticut, along with direct access to Long Island Sound and the Atlantic Ocean. The estate has welcomed legendary visitors, including Albert Einstein, Katharine Hepburn, a former President, and William Gillette. The 5-bedroom, 8-bath chateau underwent a five-year renovation that preserved its timeless architecture while introducing modern comforts. A newly built 3-Bay garage and a spacious tobacco barn provide endless opportunities for hobbies, collectibles, or sporting activities. The dock accommodated the owner's 36' Hinckley Picnic Boat, while larger vessels can be moored at nearby Hamburg Cove-renowned as one of the East Coast's premier hurricane refuges. For yachts over fifty feet, full-service marinas are conveniently located at the river's mouth. The sale is subject to final lot line adjustment. The guest house and a small portion of the land is to be split off and retained by the sellers.
Features of 153 Ferry Road
| MLS® # | 24127219 |
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| Price | $10,000,000 |
| Bedrooms | 5 |
| Bathrooms | 8.00 |
| Full Baths | 4 |
| Half Baths | 4 |
| Square Footage | 7,021 |
| Acres | 25.00 |
| Type | Single Family For Sale |
| Style | Chateau |
| Status | Active |
Community Information
| Address | 153 Ferry Road |
|---|---|
| Area | Hadlyme |
| City | Lyme |
| County | New London |
| State | Connecticut |
| Zip Code | 06439 |
Amenities
| Features | Generator, Programmable Thermostat, Thermopane Windows |
|---|---|
| Parking Spaces | 10 |
| Parking | Carport, Barn, Detached Garage, Paved, Driveway |
| # of Garages | 3 |
| Is Waterfront | Yes |
| Waterfront | River, Beach, Dock or Mooring |
| Has Pool | Yes |
| Pool | Heated, Spa, Salt Water, In Ground Pool |
Interior
| Interior Features | Audio System, Auto Garage Door Opener, Security System |
|---|---|
| Appliances | Gas Range, Wall Oven, Microwave, Range Hood, Subzero, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Wine Chiller |
| Heating | Radiant, Zoned, Bottle Gas |
| Cooling | Central Air, Zoned |
| Fireplace | Yes |
| # of Fireplaces | 6 |
| Has Basement | Yes |
| Basement | Partial, Heated, Cooled, Interior Access, Partially Finished, Walk-out |
Exterior
| Exterior | Stone |
|---|---|
| Exterior Features | Terrace, Fruit Trees, Barn, Lighting, Covered Deck, Stone Wall, Underground Sprinkler, Patio |
| Lot Description | Fence - Stone, Secluded, Lightly Wooded, Professionally Landscaped, Rolling, Water View |
| Roof | Slate |
| Foundation | Stone |
School Information
| Elementary | Lyme Consolidated |
|---|---|
| High | Lyme-Old Lyme |
Additional Information
| Date Listed | September 17th, 2025 |
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| Days on Market | 30 |
| Zoning | Zoning |
| RE / Bank Owned | No |
Listing Details
| Office | William Raveis Real Estate |
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