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."
For sale
$10,000,000
153 Ferry Road, Lyme, CT 06439
5beds
7,021sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1917
25 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$1,424/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Spacious tobacco barn
- 117 days |
- 2,707 |
- 113 |
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: January 10, 2026 at 05:12am
Listed by:
The Hillyer Team at Raveis Real Estate,
Edward Hillyer (860)235-3424,
William Raveis Real Estate 860-739-4455,
Co-Listing Agent: Kelsea Brown 860-235-9444,
William Raveis Real Estate
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 24127219
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 8
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 4
Rooms
- Room types: Bonus Room, Exercise Room, Laundry, Sitting Room, Staff Quarters, Wine Cellar, Workshop
Primary bedroom
- Features: Dressing Room, Fireplace, Full Bath, Patio/Terrace, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Features: Fireplace, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Features: Fireplace, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Features: Hardwood Floor, Wide Board Floor
- Level: Lower
Family room
- Features: Palladian Window(s), Dry Bar, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
Great room
- Features: High Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Dining Area, Fireplace, Patio/Terrace, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: Remodeled, Granite Counters, Dining Area, Kitchen Island, Patio/Terrace, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
Media room
- Features: Entertainment Center, Wall/Wall Carpet
- Level: Lower
Other
- Features: Full Bath, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
Other
- Features: Full Bath, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
Other
- Features: Built-in Features, Half Bath, Laundry Hookup, Pantry, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Lower
Other
- Features: Built-in Features, Travertine Floor
- Level: Lower
Rec play room
- Features: Bookcases, Built-in Features, Wet Bar, Fireplace, Half Bath, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Lower
Study
- Features: Patio/Terrace, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
Heating
- Radiant, Zoned, Bottle Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Gas Range, Oven, Microwave, Range Hood, Subzero, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Wine Cooler, Water Heater
- Laundry: Lower Level, Upper Level, Mud Room
Features
- Sound System, Entrance Foyer, Smart Thermostat
- Windows: Thermopane Windows
- Basement: Partial,Heated,Cooled,Interior Entry,Partially Finished,Walk-Out Access
- Attic: Pull Down Stairs
- Number of fireplaces: 6
Interior area
- Total structure area: 7,021
- Total interior livable area: 7,021 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 6,224
- Finished area below ground: 797
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 10
- Parking features: Carport, Barn, Detached, Paved, Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Private, Gravel
- Garage spaces: 3
- Has carport: Yes
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Terrace, Covered, Patio
- Exterior features: Fruit Trees, Lighting, Stone Wall, Underground Sprinkler
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Heated, Pool/Spa Combo, Salt Water, In Ground
- Fencing: Stone
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Waterfront, River Front, Beach, Dock or Mooring
Lot
- Size: 25 Acres
- Features: Secluded, Few Trees, Landscaped, Rolling Slope
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s)
- Parcel number: 2327216
- Zoning: Zoning
- Other equipment: Generator, Entertainment System
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Chateau
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stone
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Slate
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1917
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Thermostat, Windows
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System
- Subdivision: Hadlyme
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Lyme
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,424/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $3,484,100
- Annual tax amount: $50,519
- Date on market: 9/17/2025
- Exclusions: See Seller's Inclusion/Exclusion Addendum
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$6,758/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/17/2025 | Price change | $10,000,000-33.3%$1,424/sqft |
Source:  Smart MLS #24127219 Report a problem | ||
| 2/17/2024 | Price change | $15,000,000+20%$2,136/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #170623353 Report a problem | ||
| 9/28/2023 | Price change | $12,500,000-10.7%$1,780/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #170518343 Report a problem | ||
| 8/2/2023 | Price change | $14,000,000-6.7%$1,994/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #170518343 Report a problem | ||
| 9/16/2022 | Listed for sale | $15,000,000+689.5%$2,136/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #170518343 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
Tax history is unavailable.BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$67,243/mo
Principal & interest
$49910
Property taxes
$13833
Home insurance
$3500
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 06371
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Mile Creek SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 11.3 mi
- 8/10Lyme-Old Lyme Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 8.6 mi
- 8/10Lyme-Old Lyme High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 8.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Lyme Consolidated
- High: Lyme-Old Lyme
Source: Smart MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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