1 Hathaway Road
East Lyme, Connecticut

Description:

Quintessential custom-built Farmhouse & bonus guesthouse. Nestled on a peaceful country road, this extraordinary farmhouse built in 2004 is an ideal getaway or year-round retreat. Step inside to discover a thoughtfully designed French Country interior originally built by a master craftsman with attention to quality and detail. The open-concept kitchen dazzles with Carrara marble countertops, a farmhouse sink, brand new Cafe gas stove and fridge and a cozy Hearthstone wood stove. This flows seamlessly into both a dining area & butler's pantry, and features a breakfast bar and elegant French doors that open to an Ipe deck-perfect for enjoying morning coffee or evening gatherings. This impressive home boasts exceptional details, including wide-plank pine floors and a striking herringbone brick breezeway. Unique built-in bookcases, touches throughout using reclaimed wood, recessed-panel walls, and crown molding enhance the charm. The primary bedroom offers wainscot walls, a walk-in closet & large windows framing breathtaking wooded views. Enjoy the luxurious bath featuring a vintage clawfoot tub and reclaimed walnut vanity top. A second bedroom serves as an ideal home office, complete with built-in desks & a Murphy bed. The lower level provides versatile space for a gym or family room, with French doors leading to the backyard. Outside, enjoy Ipe porches, a private heated saltwater pool & lush gardens. The historic post & beam barn houses a workshop & complete guest house

Listing Courtesy of William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l