282 Joshuatown Road, Lyme, CT 06371

Gorgeous c1938 historic Cape Cod on 3+ pastoral acres built by American wood engraver Thomas Nason. Designed by architect Alberta Pfeiffer, and situated on Shippee Hill, this property is rich with original stone walls, charming outbuildings, extensive gardens and plenty of space for outdoor entertaining. 100 acres of conservation land abuts to the North and the Essex Steam train whistle can be heard in the distance. Enter through the front foyer into a gracious wood-paneled living room with large windows overlooking the gardens & built-in bookshelves. Flow through to the charming dining room w Dutch door to the stone patio off the back of the house. The sunny galley kitchen has plenty of counter space, subzero refrigerator & exterior door leading to the backyard and driveway. Spacious 1st floor primary bedroom w charming passage to full bath w white subway tile is rare to find in a house of this era. Upstairs there are two additional bedrooms, large cedar closet & full updated bath. The lower level offers additional living space perfect for an office and was once used by Thomas Nason as his artist studio. Idyllic setting on a quiet country road close to conservation hiking trails & the Hadlyme Ferry. Outbuildings include a 2 car garage fully rebuilt & re-roofed in 2022, wood shed, garden shed, chicken coop, cottage & root cellar. All outbuildings are to be considered "as is." Septic tank replaced in 2021 and feeds to two drywells. System approved by Town of Lyme and Ledgelight Health District in 2021. All fireplaces are decorative.