153 Ferry Rd Lyme, Ct 06371, Old Lyme, CT 06371 listing details

'Highover' A spectacular 1917 stone estate on 30 acres overlooking the CT River with direct deep water frontage and state permit for dock. Including, 11 bedrooms, 7 baths, 6 fireplaces, Staff Wing, Guest Wing, 40' living room, former tobacco barn/garage, pool, outdoor theater and stone lighthouse. The property also comes with a 1740's Colonial Gate House located in an Historic District with 5 bedrooms, 3 baths, 3-bay garage and an updated kitchen. The Main House was designed by noted estate architect S. Alfred Hopkins who designed Laurelton Hall for Louis Comfort Tiffany. Highover was built with local fieldstone and captures magnificent views. Grape Ivy for the exterior was brought over from Warwick Castle in England. Over the years there were many notable guests such as Albert Einstein, a number of the Lyme Impressionist artists and William Gillette who directed plays such as Alice in Wonderland for local and family children in the outdoor theater. The estate has an embracing, fun and active spirit that combines warmth with a strong sense of peace and contentment.