Located on one the most beautiful country roads in Lyme, this exceptional antique Cape is loaded with charm and character. Completely remodeled for today's living, unique features of this wonderful home include a center chimney with four fireplaces, beamed ceilings, and wide board hardwood flooring. Main level features a vaulted ceiling kitchen, spacious dining room, warm & cozy living room with beamed ceiling & stone fireplace, main level library (or could be used as primary suite) with full bath. Upper level has 2 bedrooms & full bath. Additional attributes include a large screened porch accessed from French doors in the kitchen to the back yard, a handsome lower level walk-out office/studio with a large stone fireplace, and a separate oversized three car heated garage. Approximately 221sq ft of finished space (Summer Kitchen) in the walkout ground level. Perfectly sited on a one acre lot with original rock croppings, beautiful stone walls, and natural landscaping, this one-of-a-kind oasis provides the perfect country retreat while being just minutes away from shopping, restaurants, galleries and museums. Lyme, CT is known for boating, the many coves, the CT River, rolling hills, preserved land, hiking trails,... all conveniently located between NY & Boston. Field card states two bedrooms. Room on main floor has a full bath and two closets. Septic approved for three bedroom home. Field card states three fireplaces, and does not count the fireplace in the study/office on the lower level.
Sold for $675,000
$675,000
76 Sterling City Road, Lyme, CT 06371
2beds
1,975sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1851
1 Acres Lot
$758,300 Zestimate®
$342/sqft
$3,168 Estimated rent
Home value
$758,300
$713,000 - $811,000
$3,168/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: October 01, 2024 at 01:30am
Listed by:
Jodi Strycharz 860-884-3011,
Coldwell Banker Realty 860-434-8600
Bought with:
Stephanie J. Gosselin, RES.0759874
CR Premier Properties
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 24004199
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 12
Bedroom
- Features: Hardwood Floor, Wide Board Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 10
Bathroom
- Features: Stall Shower
- Level: Main
- Area: 49 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7 x 7
Bathroom
- Features: Tub w/Shower
- Level: Upper
Dining room
- Features: Beamed Ceilings, Fireplace, Hardwood Floor, Wide Board Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 171 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 x 19
Family room
- Features: Beamed Ceilings, Fireplace, Stone Floor
- Level: Lower
- Area: 221 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 17
Kitchen
- Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s), French Doors, Hardwood Floor, Wide Board Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 153 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 x 17
Library
- Features: Fireplace, Hardwood Floor, Wide Board Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 12
Living room
- Features: Beamed Ceilings, Fireplace, Hardwood Floor, Wide Board Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 13
Heating
- Forced Air, Oil
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Water Heater
- Laundry: Lower Level
Features
- Doors: French Doors
- Basement: Partial,Heated,Partially Finished,Walk-Out Access,Liveable Space
- Attic: None
- Number of fireplaces: 4
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,975
- Total interior livable area: 1,975 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,754
- Finished area below ground: 221
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 3
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters, Garden, Stone Wall
Lot
- Size: 1 Acres
- Features: Sloped, Open Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 1521685
- Zoning: RU4
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Antique
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Clapboard, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Wood
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1851
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Golf, Lake, Library, Tennis Court(s)
Location
- Region: Lyme
- Subdivision: Sterling City
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/2/2024 | Sold | $675,000+12.7%$342/sqft |
Source:  Smart MLS #24004199 Report a problem | ||
| 4/4/2024 | Pending sale | $599,000$303/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #24004199 Report a problem | ||
| 4/1/2024 | Listed for sale | $599,000+20%$303/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #24004199 Report a problem | ||
| 2/12/2016 | Listing removed | $499,000$253/sqft |
Source: William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty #N10091315 Report a problem | ||
| 10/31/2015 | Listed for sale | $499,000+5.1%$253/sqft |
Source: William Pitt and Julia B. Fee Sotheby's International Realty #N10091315 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,485 | $378,300 |
| 2024 | $5,485 -21.3% | $378,300 +5.9% |
| 2023 | $6,967 +40.7% | $357,300 +44% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 06371
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Mile Creek SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 6.7 mi
- 8/10Lyme-Old Lyme Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 4.5 mi
- 8/10Lyme-Old Lyme High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Lyme Consolidated
- Middle: Lyme-Old Lyme
- High: Lyme-Old Lyme
Source: Smart MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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