261-1 Grassy Hill Road
Lyme, CT 06371
$1,595,000 - Grassy Hill
Privately sited on more than 10 picturesque acres, this special country retreat offers a rare blend of architectural distinction, refined comfort, and effortless indoor-outdoor living. Surrounded by pastoral vistas, the property provides a remarkable sense of privacy. The home is filled with light and character. High ceilings, expansive walls of glass, and beautifully proportioned living spaces create an atmosphere that is both sophisticated and welcoming. The stunning great room serves as the heart of the home, where French doors open to sweeping views and seamlessly connect the interior to the patio for alfresco dining & long lazy days outside. A main-level primary suite offers convenience, allowing for easy single-level living. The well-appointed kitchen flows effortlessly into gathering and dining spaces, making everyday living and entertaining equally enjoyable. A charming, screened porch provides the perfect setting for morning coffee, summer dinners, or quiet evenings overlooking the grounds. Multiple doors and windows frame beautiful views in every direction, bringing the landscape into the home year-round. Complementing the residence is a barn offering endless possibilities. Whether utilized for equestrian pursuits, livestock, hobbies, vehicle storage, or a workshop, the barn enhances the property. A truly special country retreat where timeless design, natural beauty, and the lifestyle of a gentleman's farm come together in perfect harmony.
| Listing Id: | 24185580 |
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| List Price: | $1,595,000 |
| Property Type: | Single Family |
| Status: | Active |
| Bank Owned Property: | No |
| Beds Total: | 6 |
| Baths Full: | 4 |
| Baths Half: | 2 |
| Living Area Sqft Per Public Record: | 5,484 |
| Property Tax: | $6,788 |
| Acres: | 10.5 |
| Style: | Farm House |
| Direct Waterfront Yn: | No |
| City: | Lyme |
| Neighborhood: | Grassy Hill |
| County: | New London |
| Postal Code: | 06371 |
| Year Built: | 1950 |
| Acres Source: | Public Records |
| Agent Owner Yn: | No |
| Appliances Included: | Gas Cooktop, Wall Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer |
| Assessed Value: | $468,164 |
| Attic Description: | Access Via Hatch |
| Attic Yn: | Yes |
| Basement Description: | Yes |
| Basement Description: | Full,Partially Finished |
| Baths Total: | 6 |
| Color: | Cedar & Stone |
| Comp Only Manual Yn: | No |
| Cooling System: | Central Air |
| Current Price: | $1,595,000.00 |
| Directions: | Route 1 to Grassy Hill Road. GPS friendly. |
| Display Fair Market Value Yn: | Yes |
| Driveway Type: | Crushed Stone |
| Elementary School: | Lyme Consolidated |
| Exterior Features: | Barn, Garden Area, Guest House, Stone Wall, French Doors, Patio |
| Exterior Siding: | Shingle, Stone, Wood |
| Fireplaces Total: | 2 |
| Foundation Type: | Concrete |
| Fuel Tank Location: | In Basement |
| Garage & Parking: | Detached Garage, Driveway |
| Garages Number: | 2 |
| Heat Fuel Type: | Geothermal, Oil |
| Heat Type: | Heat Pump, Hot Water, Zoned |
| High School: | Lyme-Old Lyme |
| Home Owner's Assocation: | No |
| Home Warranty Offered Yn: | No |
| Hot Water Description: | Domestic |
| In Law Access: | Detached |
| In Law Apartment: | Yes |
| Interior Features: | Open Floor Plan |
| Laundry Room Info: | Main Level |
| Laundry Room Location: | Off the hallway of main level bedrooms. |
| Listing Contract Date: | 2026-06-22 |
| Lot Description: | Lightly Wooded, Cleared |
| Middle Jr High School: | Lyme-Old Lyme |
| Mil Rate Total: | $14.50 |
| Status: | Active |
| New Construction Type: | No/Resale |
| Occupied By: | Owner |
| Original List Price: | $1,595,000 |
| Parcel Number: | 1522209 |
| Parking Total Spaces: | 8 |
| Pending Date: | 2026-07-15 |
| Possession Availability: | Negotiable |
| Potential Short Sale: | No |
| Preferred Phone: | (860) 884-3011 |
| Price: | $1,595,000 |
| Remarks Public Addendum: | Property includes a formerly rented two bedroom cottage, ready for renovation & finishing touches to become once again a guest house, office, yoga studio, ...art studio. As per the town of Lyme property card, 4 bedrooms in the main home, & 2 bedrooms in the guest house. |
| Roof Information: | Asphalt Shingle |
| Sewage System: | Septic |
| Sign Yn: | Yes |
| Sq Ft Description: | Town records |
| Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: | 5,484 |
| Sq Ft Total: | 5,484 |
| Swimming Pool Yn: | No |
| Tax Year: | July 2026-June 2027 |
| Total Rooms: | 10 |
| Under Agreement Yn: | No |
| Waterfront Description: | Not Applicable |
| Water Source: | Private Well |
| Year Built Source: | Public Records |
| Zoning: | RU8 |
Listing Courtesy of: William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Listing Agent: Jodi Strycharz
(860) 884-3011
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