This tranquil country retreat, sited on a hill overlooking an open meadow, is a perfect spot to spend time with family & friends. Featuring a spectacular guest house & pool, there is no reason to ever leave. Fully renovated using superior materials and craftsmanship throughout while maintaining all the charm and character of a historic home with the modern systems & conveniences of today. The Captain William Sterling House, affectionately known as "Sterling Meadow” showcases wide board floors, hand hewn beams and warming fireplaces, making each space warm & cozy. The family room is the heart of the home with the largest of 6 fireplaces. The eat-in chef’s kitchen with fireplace and casual dining room tucked into the bay window, overlooks the backyard and stone walls. The garden room is simply exquisite, with a vaulted ceiling and stone entry way that leads out to the pool complex and stone terrace. A completely self-sufficient Guest house, offers three levels of living space, including a dramatic Great Room with vaulted ceiling streaming with natural light from floor to ceiling windows, a second level with sitting room, bedroom & full bath, and an additional third level, perfect for an in-home gym, office, yoga studio,...extra guests. This remarkable estate pays tribute to its history while giving a nod to modern amenities. The 2 car over sized garage & barn adds ample storage & desirable workspace. Total Sq Ft 5,062: 2860 sq ft in Main plus 2,202 Guest.
Lyme, CT is the perfect spot to call home! Best known for boating, the many coves on the CT River, rolling hills, preserved forests, & miles of hiking trails. Total Sq Ft 5,062: 2860 sq ft in Main house plus 2,202 Guest house. Audio/Video cameras on the exterior.
Single-familyProperty Type
1760Year Built
2.03 acresLot Size
$864Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Jodi Strycharz• Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with James Childs• William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Source:Smart MLS #24002537
Redfin Estimate
$2,469,981
$20K since sold in May 2024$23K since August
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This home's estimate is 65.2% higher than the average sale price ($1.50M) of 6 comparable homes.
Tucked away on a quiet country lane, this signature property, The Captain William Sterling House, affectionately known as "Sterling Meadow", has been carefully restored and harmoniously expanded using superior materials and craftsmanship with the talent of Housewright, Steven Dunn. This exquisite country estate, sited on a hill overlooking a bucolic meadow which will remain such in perpetuity, is a perfect combination of elegant formal rooms, ideal for gatherings, while at the same time it's appointments, including wide board floors, hand hewn beams and warming fireplaces, make each space comfortable and relaxing. Choose to entertain from a cozy family room, formal dining room, or formal living room, with a Jonathan Islieb designed Chef's kitchen with fireplace and casual dining room tucked into the bay window, overlooking the professionally landscaped grounds, filled with wonderful and varied wildlife. The newly constructed garden room, "The Nest", is simply exquisite, with vaulted ceiling and stone entry way that leads to the pool complex beyond. A completely self-sufficient Carriage Barn, again designed by Islieb, offers three levels of living space, including a dramatic Great Room with vaulted ceiling streaming with natural light from floor to ceiling windows, a second level with guest quarters, and an additional third level, perfect for an in-home gym. This remarkable estate pays tribute to its history while giving a nod to modern amenities...simply stunning!