Property of week: Water views from this CT seaside colonial

Oct 14, 2023

Gleaming sunrises, spectacular sunsets, soaring osprey, seaside breezes, scenic lighthouses and tidal marshes are all surrounded by breathtaking water views from a six-room home for sale in Old Lyme.

Life is a breeze from this spacious two-bedroom, two-bathroom colonial on four acres adorned by panoramic vistas of Saybrook Point, which is situated at the convergence of the Connecticut River and Long Island Sound.

“This is a large property for Old Lyme,” says listing agent Dana Flanagan. “It is one of the largest properties for sale in Old Lyme. It is unusual to have a house with this acreage.”

Located at 125 Shore Road, the home’s 1,700-square-feet of space is the ideal property for year-round use, summer vacationing or a getaway. For the past two years, the homeowners have successfully rented the property as an Airbnb.

125 Shore Road, Old Lyme: Water Views Galore from this Seaside Colonial

“This is the perfect home for a weekend quiet retreat or a vacation home,” Flanagan says.

However, if the current home does not suit your needs or style, there is plenty of room on the property to build a much grander home tailored to your specifications and personal touches.

“You have the opportunity to build a much larger, spectacular home on a great building lot,” the agent adds.

The six-room home has been completely refurbished and has been freshly painted. A new and modern kitchen features granite countertops, stainless appliances, a gas stove with a flattop griddle, a stainless range hood, a tile backsplash, generous cupboards, a coffee bar, a beverage chiller and a peninsula for storage and seating. Both of the home’s bathrooms have been renovated, one with a pedestal sink.

“This home has been fully updated. Everything is pretty much new,” Flanagan says. “It is very charming.”

Highlights include hardwood and tile flooring, a wood-burning fireplace with a mantle, large doorways, upgraded crown molding and stylish millwork around the windows. Most of the rooms are equipped with ceiling fans. Recently, a Buderus furnace was installed.

The main level features an eat-in kitchen, a dining room with sliding doors to the deck, a living room with a fireplace for those chilly days, a heated sunroom that also opens to the deck, a bathroom and a laundry room. One of first-floor rooms could be easily turned into a third bedroom. Two bedrooms and a second full bathroom are located upstairs. The home also has an attic and a basement for lots of storage.

Unwind for the day on the sprawling two-tiered wood deck in the backyard. You can also relax, enjoy a meal or entertain in the screened-in gazebo with a cathedral ceiling, a ceiling fan, electricity and a cupola ornamented at the top.

Located on the Connecticut River and Long Island Sound, the property lends itself to kayaking, paddleboarding and canoeing from a direct route to the water. Swimming areas, town beaches, outdoor recreation, hiking and estuary trails, boating and marinas are within walking distance.

Be part of Old Lyme’s flourishing cultural scene offering an array of options including art, music, theaters, galleries, museums and gardens. The town also presents a variety of festivals, live music and concerts to enjoy any time of the year.

For history buffs, take a walking tour of the Old Lyme Historic District, a well-known former shipbuilding neighborhood for two centuries that encompasses the historic village center of Old Lyme. Some 70 civic buildings and homes line the district, which mainly runs the length of Lyme Street, considered the town’s main street.

Despite an unusually rainy summer, the home has been unaffected by recent flooding encountered in nearby areas, Flanagan says. Estimated at $1,400 annually, flood insurance is reasonably priced and easy to obtain, she adds.

“It has been strategically positioned to avoid flooding,” the agent says of the property.

The home is fueled by baseboard oil heat. It is serviced by a septic system and a private well. Energy-efficient windows, an asphalt roof and vinyl siding weatherproof its exterior. A private and paved driveway leads to the home, set back from Shore Road. A one-car garage is attached. A shed is also located on the property.

The home is priced at $925,000. All of the furniture can be purchased for an additional cost, so the home is staged and move-in ready. Private showings are underway. For additional information and a photo gallery inside and outside, including aerial views, visit www.125shoreroad.com.

“It’s like a little beach house,” Flanagan adds. “It has the charm of yesteryear but the quality updates of today.”

Karen A. Avitabile is a freelance writer based in Plantsville.

ROPERTY OF THE WEEK

125 Shore Road, Old Lyme

Built: 1926

Price: $925,000

Style: Colonial

Rooms: 6

Bedrooms: 2

Baths: 2 full

Square footage: 1,700

Acreage: 4

Mill rate: 23.50

Best feature: Large property with water views in every direction

Contact: Dana Flanagan, (860) 796-0562, [email protected], www.125shoreroad.com

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