455 Hamburg Rd, Lyme, CT 06371

Located on the banks of the Beaver Brook, with a waterfall and the stream flowing serenely under a bridge, through woodlands abundant with wild life, this three bedroom Antique Colonial with exposed wood beams and wide wood floors, is set high to take full advantage of the beautiful, picturesque, property. The entry foyer is double height with a skylight and an oversize window. It leads into the two story high great room with a wood beamed cathedral ceiling and a floor to ceiling field stone fireplace. Adjacent is the sun-filled music room, with a wall of windows, new skylights and a new wood ceiling. A wood paneled wet bar with built-ins, completes the room to make it ideal for entertaining. French doors lead to a screened-in sun room which opens to a stone patio with a hot tub. A guest bedroom and the master bedroom suite with a fireplace and full bath are on the first floor. The kitchen, on the lower level, with garden views and the Brook, has a granite center island. A wood beamed dining area, and a sitting area has a large fireplace, making it another place for family and friends to gather. The lower level patio and the gardens are also accessed from the kitchen. A two vehicle garage, with a two story studio above has a large north facing picture window. This unique, 1769 home, once a Hatter's Shop, has been thoughtfully renovated and impeccably maintained while keeping the historic integrity.