luxury seaside houses for sale Old Saybrook, United States

RARE OPPORTUNITY in the highly sought-after Barberry Farms Association! With only 2 MLS sales since 2021, homes in this premier beach community seldom become available. Enjoy private access to a wonderfully wide & deep sandy beach that has storage bins & an area for kayaks & small sailboats to make life easier. BIG home, BIG rooms. Spanning 4,833 sq ft, this 10 room Colonial features hardwood floors throughout. Off the formal entry foyer sits a den/library w/ built-ins, ideal for a home office, & a formal living room centered by a wood-burning fireplace. The main level also boasts a formal dining room w/ a bow window, & a center island chef's kitchen w/ granite counters, double ovens & a real walk-in pantry. Adjacent to the kitchen, a natural light filled family room offers a gas fireplace, a bow window & sliders out to a broad bluestone patio for outdoor entertaining. Upstairs features cathedral ceilings, a vaulted game room, a large laundry room w/ utility sink that is super convenient, & 4 bedrooms, 3 w/ walk-in closets. Highlights include 2 ensuites! The primary retreat has a spacious bathroom with deluxe spa tub, oversized glass shower, long double vanity, even an English heated towel rack. Set on professionally landscaped grounds, the flat open backyard is ready for lawn games or a future pool. Features include 4 full/2 half baths, a full basement, 8-zone (!) natural gas heat, city water & a 3 car garage. Exceptional coastal living. Don't wait another 5 years!

Set along the quiet shoreline of Pipers Cove Bay in Shelter Island Heights, this west-facing waterfront retreat is tucked at the end of a private drive and has been thoughtfully reimagined by Heiberg Cummings, whose signature approach to layered design transforms the home into something both sophisticated and deeply connected to its surroundings. Every room on both levels is oriented toward the water, creating a constant dialogue between the interiors and the landscape beyond. Natural textures, a restrained palette, and carefully considered details allow the landscape to remain the focal point. The house unfolds around the view with a central wood-burning fireplace anchoring the open living room, kitchen and dining space. Glass doors open onto a series of waterfront decks, blurring the line between indoors and out and offering a front-row seat to the island's spectacular western sunsets. The primary suite occupies the main level, complete with an en-suite bath and private waterfront terrace. Downstairs, two bedrooms and a full bath are complemented by a generous waterfront den and library, creating an inviting second living space with uninterrupted views across the cove. On the opposite side of the den, a shaded terrace offers another quiet place to read, relax, or escape the afternoon sun. Outside, the property reveals itself one destination at a time. Multiple outdoor living spaces, perfect for hosting summer dinners on the terrace overlooking the water, or sunset cocktails in the private beach garden with two fire pits and a lantern lit dining area. Fully equipped beach bar , integrated outdoor sound system disappears into the landscape. Mooring rights for a vessel up to 40 feet make it easy to explore the surrounding waters before returning home for sunset. Private, thoughtfully designed, and deeply connected to the water, this is a home that captures the quieter side of the East End, where mornings begin on the beach, afternoons are spent on the water, and each day ends with the sun setting over Pipers Cove Bay. Residents also enjoy access to the Shelter Island Heights community tennis courts, while the Ferry, Marie Eiffel Market, Leon 1909, and the Heights' shops and waterfront are all just a short distance away, placing some of the island's favorite destinations within close proximity.

Where New England architecture meets timeless elegance! Experience the pinnacle of shoreline living in this spectacular waterfront estate, perfectly positioned on a private, peninsula-like setting in Sachem's Head community. Boasting breathtaking, panoramic views of Long Island Sound, this 1930s residence is a masterwork of historic character and unique architectural artistry. The home's rich heritage is reflected in its exquisite details, from the enduring beauty of Stony Creek Granite and warm Pecky Cypress woodwork, to the original "porthole" windows in the grand family room. In the formal dining room, a distinctive ribbed ceiling, designed to evoke the overhead of a classic ship's cabin, creates an unforgettable atmosphere for entertaining. The heart of the home features a generous galley kitchen that balances functionality with style, offering abundant cabinetry, expansive counter space, and dining area with plenty of windows making sure no view is missed. Retreat to the second floor to find six spacious bedrooms, each offering its own unique perspective of the water, while the finished third-floor "flex" space serves as an ideal game room or private sanctuary. Spread across two manicured acres, enjoy relaxed seaside living with multiple sun porches, an expansive patio for gatherings, and the rare luxury of a private boat house. Take advantage of the Vineyard Place Association amenities, all while being just a short drive from charming downtown Guilford!

A true once in a lifetime opportunity! As you wind through picturesque Sachem's Head onto Walden Hill Road, a circular driveway will lead you to an unparalleled waterview estate on almost two acres. The coastal home sits above Long Island Sound on one of the highest points in Sachem's Head and spans 5,185 square feet. The main level features walls of windows that provide unforgettable views of Long Island Sound and Faulkner's Island. The open kitchen/family room will satisfy any gourmet chef. It's a perfect space for indoor entertaining where guests can enjoy a crackling fire or step outside to an incredible bluestone patio with a fire pit for cool evening bonfires. Take in the 270 degree view of the Sound and enjoy both the sunrise and sunset. Outside entertaining is easy with a heated Pebble Tech Gunite pool, sound system, an outdoor shower, and ocean breezes. The coveted Sachem's Head Association offers amenities that include: beach access, tennis and paddle courts (approx. 600 ft from the house), kayak rack, boat launch, and possible deep water mooring. This coastal home has public water, a whole house generator, an irrigation system, security, and surveillance system, an Invisible Fence, the potential to subdivide, newer septic system (2010), an oversized 2 car garage, and no need for flood insurance. Nothing Compares.

This is not simply waterfront living. This is a waterfront lifestyle unlike any other. Tucked within the coveted enclave of Sachem's Head, this extraordinary estate commands direct Long Island Sound frontage with unobstructed harbor views and breathtaking sunsets. Masterfully crafted in 2003 and transformed by the current owners with uncompromising quality, the 6,000 SF+ residence is defined by Dramatic walls of glass framing endless water views from virtually every room offering seamless indoor-outdoor living. You will be immediately wowed by the jaw dropping great room with an incredible fireplace & soaring ceiling. At the heart of the home lies a stunning Poliform kitchen, the pinnacle of modern luxury, thoughtfully appointed with premium appliances and designed to delight the most discerning chef. Oversized dining area that effortlessly steps right onto the expansive Ipe deck for additional outdoor waterfront entertaining. The all glass-enclosed family room overlooks the sound as well as the heated saltwater pool. Upstairs, a dramatic suspended gallery leads to an octagonal office and private outdoor captain's walk with endless vistas. The primary suite is a sanctuary with panoramic water views, balcony, fireplace, custom closets, and a spa-inspired bath with oversized shower and infrared sauna. A separate wing offers three en-suite bedrooms with stunning new baths and custom bunks for additional guests. Exceptional boating amenities include a permanent pier of concrete