5 Elys Ferry Road
Lyme, Connecticut 06371
- Beds
- 5
- Baths
- 3
- SqFt
- 3,350
- Acres
- 8.60
- Year Built
- 1938
- Neighborhood
- Elys Ferry
- Property Type
- Single Family
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About This Home
Truly a Dream Come True! A Rare Opportunity to Own Your Own Boutique Vineyard in One of Connecticut's Most Beautiful Settings! Nestled on eight picturesque acres, this charming Antique Cape offers an extraordinary combination of privacy, character, and breathtaking natural beauty. Home to Sunset Hill Vineyard, the property is surrounded by lush grapevines, rolling hills, and peaceful countryside views, creating a truly idyllic New England retreat. Two spacious bedrooms and a full bath complete the first floor. Two separate staircases, accessible from the kitchen and living room, lead to the second level. Upstairs, the primary suite offers sweeping views of the property, a private full bath, and a dressing closet. An additional generously sized room provides flexible space for a fourth bedroom, music room, or den, with another full bath nearby. A detached two-car garage includes a spacious workshop and a wonderful one-bedroom apartment complete with a full kitchen and living room, ideal for guests, extended stays, or caretaker accommodations. The established vineyard features a barn and winemaking equipment, offering an exciting opportunity to continue or reimagine a boutique winery in an exceptional setting.
Key Facts
- City/Town
- Lyme
- Neighborhood
- Elys Ferry
- Property / Style
- Single Family · Cape Cod
- Year Built
- 1938
- Days on Market
- 0 days
- Beds
- 5
- Baths
- 3 full
- Living Area
- 3,350 sq ft
- Lot Size
- 8.60 acres
- Garage / Parking
- 2 garage · 10 total
- Property Taxes
- $7,713 / Annually
Market Snapshot
The Lyme Market
Single Family · trailing 12 months
Active Listings
12
7 under contract
Median List Price
$3.44M
12 active listings
Median Closed Price
$750,000
29 sales
Median Days on Market
101
12 active listings
Median $ / Sq Ft
$549
12 active listings
Sale-to-List Ratio
99.6%
29 sales
How this home compares
List Price
$1.90M
vs $3.44M median
44.8% below median
Price / Sq Ft
$567
vs $549 median
In line with median
Days on Market
0 days
vs 101 days median
101 days fresher than median
Based on 12 active and 29 closed sales (trailing 12 mo) of single family in Lyme. Source: SmartMLS · As of October 16, 2026.
Location
5 Elys Ferry Road, Lyme, Connecticut
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Estimated Monthly Payment
Rates: Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED · Updated Oct 15, 2026per month
- Principal & Interest$10,524
- Property Taxes$643
- Insurance$633
- HOA$0
Estimates only. Actual rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary. Consult a lender for current rates.
Location
- City/Town
- Lyme
- Neighborhood
- Elys Ferry
- County
- New London
Residence
- Property Type
- Single Family
- Style
- Cape Cod
- Year Built
- 1938
- New Construction
- No/Resale
- Living Area
- 3,350 sq ft
Schools
- Elementary
- Lyme Consolidated
- Middle
- Per Board of Ed
- High
- Lyme-Old Lyme
Interior
- Heating
- Hot Water
- Heat Fuel
- Oil
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplaces
- 1
- Laundry
- Lower Level
- Laundry Location
- Basement
- Appliances
- Oven/RangeSubzeroDishwasher
- Basement
- FullUnfinishedFull With Hatchway
- In-Law Apartment
- YesOver Garage
- Interior Features
- Cable - AvailableOpen Floor Plan
- Additional Rooms
- Wine CellarWorkshop
Exterior & Lot
- Lot Size
- 8.60 acres
- Zoning
- RU80
- Garage / Parking
- 2 garage spaces10 total parking spacesDetached GarageOff Street ParkingDrivewayPrivateCircular
- Waterfront Details
- Not Applicable
- Water Source
- Private Well
- Sewer
- Septic
- Flood Zone
- No
- Construction
- Clapboard
- Color
- Yellow
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Foundation
- Stone
- Exterior Features
- ShedFruit TreesBarnDeckGuest HouseStone Wall
- Lot Description
- Farm LandDryLevel LotProfessionally Landscaped
Listing & Financials
- Property Taxes
- $7,713 / Annually
- Days on Market
- 0
- MLS #
- 24214166
- MLS Status
- Active
- Financing
- FHA,VA,CHFA
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Co-Listed By
Jeffrey Anderson
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