153 Ferry Road, Lyme, CT 06439

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153 Ferry Road,Lyme, CT 06439
$10,000,000
  • 5 Beds
  • 8 Baths
  • 7,021 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Active
Listed by: edward hillyer, kelsea brown(860) 235-3424
Office: william raveis real estate
MLS#:24127219
Source:CT

Price summary

  • Price:$10,000,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$1,424.3

About this home

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

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Home facts

  • Year built:1917
  • Listing ID #:24127219
  • Added:148 day(s) ago
  • Updated:February 10, 2026 at 12:31 PM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:5
  • Total bathrooms:8
  • Full bathrooms:4
  • Half bathrooms:4
  • Living area:7,021 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Cooling:Central Air, Zoned
  • Heating:Radiant, Zoned

Structure and exterior

  • Roof:Slate
  • Year built:1917
  • Building area:7,021 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:25 Acres

Schools

  • High school:Lyme-Old Lyme
  • Elementary school:Lyme Consolidated

Utilities

  • Water:Private Well

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$10,000,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$1,424.3
  • Tax amount:$50,519 (July 2025-June 2026)
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