Estate That Hosted The Rich And Famous For Sale In Lyme Gets Big Price Cut

LYME, CT — An estate that's hosted everyone from Albert Einstein to Katharine Hepburn to a former president and William Gillette is listed in Lyme.

The asking price of the 25-acre Highover estate at 153 Ferry Road is now $10 million. Originally on the market for $15 million, the asking price was cut last week by $5 million, according to a listing on Zillow.com.

The property has been listed for sale since 2022.

The massive home is over 7,000 square feet with five bedrooms and eight bathrooms. The sprawling chateau was designed by renowned architect Alfred Hopkins.

"With over half a mile of frontage, this property offers one of the most private and naturally protected waterfront settings in Connecticut, along with direct access to Long Island Sound and the Atlantic Ocean," the listing reads.

The home underwent a five-year renovation that preserved its "timeless architecture while introducing modern comforts." This includes a three-bay garage and "a spacious tobacco barn (that) provide(s) endless opportunities for hobbies, collectibles, or sporting activities."

The dock accommodated the owner's 36-foot Hinckley Picnic Boat.

Do you have a yacht over 50 feet? No problem! Full-service marinas are "conveniently located at the river's mouth."

Resident Magazine discussed the estate's brushes with fame: "Gillette, known for his definitive portrayal of Sherlock Holmes, found solace and inspiration in the tranquility of Highover’s grounds, just as did the impressionist artists who painted the Lyme landscape, making the area known as 'American Barbizon,' a New England echo of France’s Giverny."

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