40 Smith Neck Rd., Old Lyme, CT 06371

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Spectacularly sited mid-century wood and stone contemporary deck house opens up to unparalleled views of meadows, marshes, rivers and open waters. In-ground pool, dock for boating, four plus acres, this location and land is beyond perfect. Located on one of the pre-eminent roads in the entire lower ct river valley, the approach to this estate is down a stone walled lined quiet road with meadows on either side sloping down to the ct river. Turn onto a long private driveway, lined with mature trees and stop at the house which is sited high on a hill overlooking the pristine riparian landscape of the black hall river, its tributaries leading into the ct river and beyond to long island sound. Surrounded by meadows sloping down to the river with its private dock, the house is long and low, a classic mid-century contemporary which seems an organic part of the landscape. To the right an attached garage holds two cars and connects by a screened in breezeway to the kitchen and long entry way lined with wood paneled closets. Off to the right, a huge great room, paneled in wood, soars high; one entire wall of glass opens to the extraordinary landscape and a large wrap-around deck. A raised stone fireplace with a stone shelf on which to perch, opens to one part of the living room which curves around the chimney to another living area and on around to the dining room. To the left of the entryway is a den/family room with built in bookcases and another fireplace. All on the first floor level, a wing juts out toward the view with a master bathroom with nearby dressing room and its own bath. Nearby is another bedroom with bath. The lower level could be finished into another bedroom and/or living area. Down a flight of stairs from the wrap-around deck is an in-ground pool with fabulous views. Further down the hill, lawns lead to a dock. All of this is mere minutes from the historic village of old lyme, famed for its art museums and academies, beaches, and engaging cultural environment. The area is full of renowned restaurants, farmers markets, and nearby old saybrook with its direct train connection to new york city and boston. Bradley international airport is 40 mins away. This is an exciting opportunity to own a superlative private estate yet within striking distance of urban centers. The house awaits a new loving owner!

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