Most Expensive Home In Lyme: You Won't Believe The Price

LYME, CT -- The most expensive home for sale in Lyme is located at 146 Hamburg Road and has an asking price of $3,750,000, according to Realtor.com. The home includes 6308 square feet of living space.

• Address: 146 Hamburg Rd, Lyme, Connecticut
• Price: $3,750,000
• Square Feet: 6308
• Bedrooms: 2
• Bathrooms: 3 Full and 2 Half Baths
• Built: 1989
• Features: There are no words to adequately describe this magnificent compound. Inspired by Northern Italy's 16th century villas designed by Palladio, this magnificent property was developed for over 30 years into a multiple-dwelling, cross-cultural and multi-generational compound. The proud and impressive facade of the original home actually began as a 1710's farmhouse. Renowned architects Thomas Norton, and then Robert Orr and Associates, transformed the entire property over 9 years; built and re-built by prominent housewright H.P. Broom. As you enter the compound passing by the gorgeous swimming pool featuring granite coping and a waterfall, and then travel down the crushed stone lane lined by mature Linden trees, and flanked by a grove of apple trees, you absolutely feel that you are experiencing a very special place. The compound consists of 5 buildings set on 10.84 acres. The main Palladio inspired home was completed in 1989 with impeccable craftsmanship and forethought. It has 6, 308sf of living area with 10 rooms, including 2 bedrooms, 3 baths, 2 half baths, 6 fireplaces, painting gallery and sunroom both with skylights. Special details include a marble staircase, and a two-story grand living room inspired by a dining hall at Yale University. Outbuildings include: - Guest house, circa 1710, 5004sf. - Caretaker cottage, circa 1994, 1896sf. - Carriage house apartment , circa 1989, 1080sf. - Studio, circa 1970, 285sf. - Pool house. Halfway between New York & Boston. Ref to#170301523

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