2 Johnnycake Hill Rd, Old Lyme, CT 06371

Set on 2 + pretty acres overlooking marshes and river, this much admired 1810 house has been superbly updated with architect designed kitchen, arched ceiling dining room, wrap around enclosed porch, wide plank floors, 2 fps, a true treasure! Within walking distance of old lyme town hall, library, galleries, and schools, this house also provides privacy in its beautiful setting above the duck river. With a combination of ancient and new trees, a lovely water garden, and spreading lawns leading down toward the marshes and river, this is a wonderful home from which to observe and reflect on the beauties and wildlife of our famed old lyme riparian landscape. Withs its fabulous wide planked floors, original hardware, two working fireplaces in the living room and den, extensive paneling and customized built-ins, this house beautifully reflects its antique heritage yet has been lovingly updated and remodeled by its present owners. The architect scott samuelson designed a wonderful gourmet kitchen and dining room, with arched ceiling and french doors opening to the exquisite marsh views. Skip broom supervised the construction of that and an expanded enclosed porch, and redesigned master bedroom and bath. Only two hours from nyc!