luxury waterfront houses for sale Lyme, 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!

Exceptionally located less than a tenth of a mile from both the town green and beaches - with your own private beach access - this stunning residence sits on 1.57 secluded acres and has been completely re-imagined with uncompromising attention to detail and the finest materials. The home offers 16 thoughtfully designed rooms. Sun filled interiors feature over sized windows and expansive sight lines, anchored by a massive family room and a top of the line chef's kitchen. The lower level is a true walkout guest suite with additional living space plus a separate garage apartment for overnight guests. Outside amenities evoke a private resort: a gunite pool, extensive stone patios, two fully equipped outdoor kitchens, and a charming grassy area framed by mature landscaping for complete privacy. This is a rare coastal estate that blends modern, high end finishes with relaxed, year round seaside living. Practical luxury continues with a three car garage, circular driveway, and generous storage. This is truly a must see.