7 Darrows Court, East Lyme, CT 06333

This gorgeous knoll-top property balances grand scale living w/the intimate feeling of home. Expansive designer interiors & lush outdoor oasis are more than a private retreat, this is a lifestyle. Pristine, stately, & ideally positioned on a sprawling 3.24 acre lot set high above one of the most coveted streets in town. Exceptional 5,692sf custom design exudes refined luxury living. Grand foyer w/soaring ceilings, elegant chandelier, & center floating staircase creates a dramatic entrance. French doors on either side open too main level study w/coffered ceilings & to dining room w/substantial architectural millwork. Front-to-back 2-story ceilings carry the eye through to a raised formal living room w/walls of windows & gas fireplace. Main level guest suite w/walk-in closet & newly renovated ensuite full bathroom. Half walls & fluted pillars frame entrance to exquisite sun room w/coffered ceilings & French door spilling out to deck. Brazilian Walnut hardwood floors continue to flow into massive great room composed of dramatic living area, open informal dining area, & stunning gourmet kitchen. Oversized panoramic windows showcase views of 4-mile vista to the front & spectacular pool & garden views to the back. 11' ceilings, crowned w/luxurious 3-piece moldings, are adorned w/built-in speakers. Beautifully proportioned family room area w/magnificent gas fireplace & built-in bookcases. ***CONTINUED*** Incredible custom gourmet chef's kitchen shines w/oversized center island w/rich American Walnut countertop, professional-grade SS appliances, Viking double oven, custom cabinetry, granite perimeter countertops, & large walk-in pantry. The informal dining area is complemented w/brilliant natural light pouring in from the floor-to-ceiling windows & glass French doors opening onto the 600sf maintenance-free deck just beyond. The lower level continues w/a generously-sized mudroom perfectly prepped for organization & function. Direct entry from expanded attached 3-car garage, separate side entrance from motor court & 2nd door leading to rear deck. Full bathroom, w/walk-in shower, is well placed to service both main level & outdoor spaces. 3 double closets w/additional refrigerator & ice maker hookup. Upper level welcomes w/expansive spaces. Lofted, open hallway overlooks cathedral height living room w/stairway dividing to create separate wings. Primary suite is its own serene haven. Spacious bedroom w/unobstructed views, luxurious bath, & walk-in closet. 2 additional bedrooms are serviced by recently remodeled full bathroom. The 2nd floor further expands into fully finished bonus room with 11' ceilings is ideal for gym, home theatre, game room, & services as the 5th bedroom. Back staircase from mudroom allows for endless potential as in-law accommodations. Massive dedicated laundry room w/built-in cabinets, granite countertops, utility sink, & wall-mounted TV. Music room w/custom closet built-ins. Additional 2,660sf unfinished walkout basement is ready for future expansion. Spectacular resort-style pool transports you to the ultimate summer oasis. Heated gunite pool, 8-person hot tub spa, water features, & fabulous outdoor kitchen. Pergola attached to pool house, pre-wired for electricity. Polk Audio surround sound, alarm system, generator hookup w/Generac Generator, Anderson windows, multi-zone HVAC system, and so much more to love. Privately nestled adjacent to 2,000 acres of protected land & ideally situated minutes from I-95, midway to Boston & NYC, & convenient commutes to New London, New Haven, & Hartford. Wishlist complete!