luxury waterfront houses for sale Old Lyme, United States

Set on 2.1 private acres directly along Hamburg Cove, WATERLOT offers an extraordinary opportunity to acquire a premier waterfront estate on one of New England's most cherished maritime retreats. Renowned among boating enthusiasts as one of the region's finest and most secure "hurricane holes," Hamburg Cove provides a beautiful backdrop to this home. The property boasts over 220 feet of direct water frontage and potential for dockage capable of accommodating vessels up to 80 feet - a true unicorn for the region, where private residential slips of this scale and depth are virtually non-existent. Built with exceptional craftsmanship, the home offers a timeless foundation for its next chapter. While impeccably maintained and completely functional to enjoy as-is, the interiors await your bespoke design vision, offering an ideal canvas to craft a world-class waterfront haven.

Essex Village waterfront enjoys one-level living and truly incredible sunrise colors and direct views of spectacular sunsets over water creating reflective and ever-changing scenery. This three bedroom, modern home is nestled between Middle Cove and the Connecticut River with 190ft of direct waterfront and a completely private outdoor setting you will covet. Set on 3/4 of an acre this home comes with its own bulkhead with dockage for fast boat trips from the river to Long Island Sound and beyond. The stone patio stretches the entire length of the house and will quickly become your favorite spot. The handsome, newly renovated kitchen has extensive built-in cabinets, polished quartz countertops and is open to the family room with a fireplace and cozy dining area. The living room also has a fireplace and a wall of windows with glass sliders affording waterviews from indoors. The primary suite is seperate from the guest rooms for privacy and has a fabulous, newly remodeled bath, tiled walk-in shower, Rhol polished nickel fixtures, custom cabinets, Carrara marble dual-sink counter and soaking tub. There is a barn for all your outdoor and nautical storage needs and a finished shed that acts as a heated studio. This Village home is a quick stroll to all yacht clubs, marinas, the famed Griswold Inn, the Connecticut River Museum, restaurants, and shopping. Resort-style living, all on one level and ready to enjoy as your own year round, in one of New England's most idyllic settings.

Set in a magnificent North Cove waterfront location, this exquisitely designed and masterfully crafted residence captures striking views of the Connecticut River and Long Island Sound, all just moments from the Village of Essex. Built in 2014 with exceptional attention to detail, the nearly 6,000-square-foot home offers a timeless architectural aesthetic, beautifully balanced living spaces, and expansive walls of windows and French doors that frame the inspiring water views. Spacious stone terraces extend the living areas outdoors, while professionally landscaped grounds feature mature gardens, specimen plantings, and graceful shade trees. Inside, custom moldings, wood, tile, and marble flooring, along with a state-of-the-art hydro-air heating and cooling system, reflect the home's quality and thoughtful design. A separate finished bonus room with its own staircase offers exceptional flexibility as an au pair suite, private studio, or home office, while a three-bay garage provides ample space and convenience. The spectacular waterfront grounds are designed for both entertaining and relaxation, featuring expansive bluestone terraces, an outdoor gas fire pit, and a stunning pool and spa complex, all set against the breathtaking backdrop of North Cove and the Connecticut River. Completing this exceptional offering is a shared dock with a slip accommodating a boat up to 25 feet, making this a truly distinctive waterfront retreat.

Welcome to easy year-round coastal living in the desirable Knollwood Beach Association! Ideally located near a beautiful private sandy beach. this spacious home offers the perfect opportunity for a full-time residence, weekend getaway or shoreline retreat. The bright, inviting interior features a vaulted ceiling, fireplace and large east-facing windows that fill the home with morning sunlight. Offering approximately 1,916 square feet of finished living space, including a finished above-grade lower level, the home provides plenty of room for family and guests. Ceramic tile enhances the lower level, while hardwood flooring extends throughout the upper floors. Comfort is assured year-round with oil forced-air heat, central air conditioning and supplemental electric heat. Additional features include newer windows, useful storage and an oversized septic system with a 4-bedroom capacity tank. Best of all is the Knollwood lifestyle! The association is situated on approximately five acres and offers a private beach, clubhouse, pickleball, tennis and basketball courts, playscape and sea kayak storage/stand. Enjoy morning walks by the water, beach days with friends and family, kayaking and an active coastal lifestyle-all just minutes from Old Saybrook's Main Street, restaurants, shops and amenities. A wonderful opportunity to enjoy the Connecticut shoreline in every season.

Perched over the CT River on one of the largest lots on Main, the David Watrous House offers water views from each room. This 1850 architectural treasure offers over 4,000 square feet of living space, plus an additional 1,500+ square foot walkout lower level. A detached oversized 3-bay post-and-beam carriage house offers exceptional workshop/studio space, stained glass windows and crowned by a copper cupola with antique weathervane. A side porch entry leads to chef's kitchen with handcrafted Vermont solid cherry cabinetry, granite countertops, stainless appliances, a tin ceiling and dramatic 10-foot island. Formal dining with antique chandelier and fireplace make for elevated home entertaining. The dramatic riverfront great room with wall-to-wall windows, a river-facing 2nd kitchen, fireplace, and expansive deck captures ever-changing water views. A den, living room, office with cherry built-ins, 10+ foot ceilings and full bath offer flexibility on 1st flr. Upstairs, restored original chestnut floors lead to multiple living spaces, full laundry, a 3rd kitchen and a primary suite with gas fireplace with marble en suite. Recent upgrades include new windows, patio, driveway, refreshed landscaping, Buderus furnace, upgraded 400-amp electrical, restored chimneys, whole-house generator, and updated roofing. Stone pathways lead to private riverside seating areas for amazing sunsets. Rare chance to claim a home of notable architectural significance with recognized press coverage.

Rare opportunity to own a uniquely private 7.49-acre bay front estate in Orient Village. This exceptional waterfront property features a spacious 5700 sq ft main residence with 6 bedrooms, 7 baths, three wood burning fireplaces, three bay garage, expansive front and rear covered porches and panoramic bay views. The 20 x 44 heated pool is complemented with a 860 sq ft pool house featuring open common area, kitchenette, full bath, laundry, two changing rooms, outdoor shower, & porch – creating an ideal setting for entertaining and summer living. A fully fenced clay 60 x 120 ft tennis court is expertly sited, so sun glare is never an issue. The property offers an additional free-standing two-bay garage with second floor bonus space providing flexible options for recreation, boat/bike storage or studio space. The 195 ft wide private walkout bay beach offers sweeping Harbor views of Long Beach State Park, Bug Light House and Orient Yacht Club. The property is ideally located within walking or biking distance to the Village of Orient, Orient Yacht Club, local marinas, Post Office, the Country Store, Oysterponds Historical Society and all village amenities.

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!

DIRECT MYSTIC RIVER WATERFRONT | 176 FEET OF SHORELINE | PRIVATE FIXED DOCK | PANORAMIC MYSTIC SEAPORT VIEWS A rare opportunity to own an exceptional waterfront residence directly on the Mystic River, offering approximately 176 feet of private shoreline, a private fixed dock, and unobstructed panoramic views of Mystic Seaport Museum, its iconic tall ships and lighthouse. Privately positioned at the end of a quiet dead-end street, this distinctive 5-bedroom, 2-full and 2-half-bath shingled coastal residence offers approximately 3,176 square feet of gracious living space in one of Mystic's most captivating waterfront settings. Designed for those who want to fully enjoy the Mystic lifestyle, the property offers direct access to boating, sailing, kayaking and Long Island Sound from your own dock and shoreline. Spend the morning on the water, return home for lunch overlooking the river, and entertain guests against a spectacular backdrop of passing boats and historic tall ships. The highly desirable first-floor primary suite enjoys beautiful water views, while the home's inviting living and entertaining spaces are positioned to take full advantage of the extraordinary setting. Expansive waterfront decks create a seamless transition outdoors, ideal for al fresco dining, summer entertaining, sunset cocktails or simply watching life on the Mystic River. Filled with timeless New England character and coastal charm.

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.

Beautifully renovated and thoughtfully redesigned, this exceptional custom home offers over 3,400 square feet of sophisticated living on 0.88 professionally landscaped acres in one of Mystic's most sought-after neighborhoods. Blending timeless craftsmanship with extensive modern updates, this 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath residence is ideal for those seeking elegant one-level living with generous space for family and guests. The thoughtfully designed floor plan centers around a luxurious first-floor primary suite featuring a beautifully updated en-suite bath, walk-in closet, and convenient first-floor laundry, making everyday living comfortable and effortless. A dramatic Great Room with a stunning fieldstone fireplace and Vermont Castings wood stove creates a warm and inviting gathering space, while the adjacent sunroom fills the home with natural light throughout the day. The completely renovated kitchen is the heart of the home, showcasing quartz countertops, a Kohler farmhouse sink, custom cabinetry, premium finishes, and a sunny breakfast area overlooking the beautifully landscaped backyard. Just outside, the expansive bluestone patio provides the perfect setting for alfresco dining, entertaining, or simply enjoying the peaceful surroundings. The second floor offers three spacious bedrooms, beautifully refinished hardwood floors, a renovated full bath featuring both a soaking tub and walk-in shower, and an oversized family room that provides exceptional flexibility - CONTINUED

Discover the perfect opportunity to build your dream home on this beautiful 1.67-acre waterview lot in the heart of Greenport. Just five blocks from Greenport Village, you’ll have easy access to charming boutiques, renowned restaurants, lively bars, and more—all while enjoying the tranquility of your own private retreat. This property includes deeded bay beach rights at the end of 9th Street, where you can , take a refreshing swim, or set off on a peaceful kayak adventure around Pipes Cove. Please note: Showings are by appointment only. No one is permitted to walk the grounds without an agent present. Don’t miss this rare chance to own a prime piece of North Fork paradise! No one is permitted to walk the property without an appointment and must sign a Hold Harmless.

This is a Once in a Lifetime Opportunity. Some properties can be reproduced, this one cannot. Built in 1914 by industrialist Samuel Hird and later lovingly stewarded by cosmetics magnate Bob Ruttenberg, this extraordinary Shelter Island Estate is a surviving expression of a more gracious era when great waterfront homes were created with scale, permanence and a sense of place rarely possible today. Set on 1.6 acres with approximately 245 feet of waterfront with a private deep water dock, the approximately 4,500-square-foot residence commands sweeping western views across Dering Harbor. Mature grounds, covered porches and a heated gunite pool with spa create the privacy and romance of a true country estate. The property provides ultimate privacy, a secluded oasis sheltered from the world outside. A three-car garage and pool cabana with changing rooms, both retaining historic details, further enhance the property, with the garage and cabana offering the opportunity to be thoughtfully refreshed or reimagined. Inside the home, beautifully proportioned rooms unfold toward the water. Expansive windows, French doors and multiple wood burning fireplaces give the house warmth and character, while gracious living and dining rooms, an inviting kitchen with butler's pantry, intimate den and generous bedroom accommodations make the home equally suited to relaxed living and elegant entertaining. The primary suite is a private retreat with its own sitting room or office, fireplace and ensuite bath. Upper-level guest rooms capture elevated harbor views, allowing the water to remain a constant presence throughout the house. The opportunity extends well beyond the waterfront estate itself. The residence, waterfront grounds, garage, pool and private dock are now offered at $15,995,000, together with a right of first refusal to purchase 3.2+ additional buildable acres. For those who envision a larger compound, the additional acreage may be acquired with the estate for a total offering of $17,995,000, creating the rare possibility for a substantial guest residence, tennis, or expanded gardens and recreation. Few waterfront properties offer the opportunity to acquire an estate of this character today while also preserving the ability to substantially expand its scale for the future. This is more than waterfront real estate, it is an opportunity to live with the grandeur and graciousness of the Gilded Age, with the comforts of modern life. Proudly presenting 6 Harbor Lane, what is a century in the making, impossible to recreate, and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to become its next steward.

This 2024 constructed 5,800-square-foot modern waterfront residence, built by Fountainhead Construction Inc., offers 250 feet of sandy beach and extraordinary panoramic water views. 180 degrees of sweeping water views from Crab Creek to North Haven Point and across Great Peconic Bay, with 250 feet of sandy beach along the shoreline. Walls of glass in the kitchen, dining area, living room, and select bedrooms frame the remarkable water views and glowing sunsets, creating a seamless connection between indoors and out. Step onto the waterfront patio or terrace to experience the setting even more fully. The sleek five-bedroom home includes six full baths and two half baths, with sophisticated finishes and amenities throughout, including 10-foot doors, a kitchen with custom Italian cabinetry and natural stone countertops, a fireplace, media room, and heated waterside pool. Set on 2.12 secluded acres, this exceptional property offers a rare opportunity for refined waterfront living

BEACH HOME! BEACH RIGHTS! NEEDS WORK! It is not everyday that an opportunity to own a double lot in such a shoreline area. This charming English Cottage-style Cape, situated on a generous footprint for the area, is ready for it's next chapter-whether that involves a thoughtful renovation or the construction of a brand-new coastal home perhaps. Residents enjoy deeded rights to a private association sandy beach located just at the end of the street! The main residence of which there are no photos for obvious reasons once you see it (NEEDS WORK) currently features three bedrooms and 1.5 baths but adding to the property's versatility is a delightful in good condition accessory apartment, which offers a full kitchen, full bath, a private bedroom and a cozy living area anchored by a stone fireplace and two separate exterior entrances. This setup is ideal for multi-generational living, a great guest suite or potential rental income. Maybe live in this while redoing the other portion. The property is a double lot that accommodates four dedicated parking spaces - a true luxury for beachside living. Best of all, the property is located where no flood insurance is required, offering peace of mind alongside the salt air. Whether you choose to polish this unique gem or start fresh with a custom build, this is the perfect canvas for your seaside lifestyle.