ntry is a coffered ceiling den overlooking the front yard and porch. A formal living room is adjacent and opens up to a two storied family room, its walls almost all glass. Both living room and family room open to stone patios with a pool yet are cozy and gracious enough to entertain both family and many guests. The family room opens to a fabulous kitchen with three ovens, granite counter-tops, a cook's stove, a dining area, butler's pantry and an adjoining laundry room with farmhouse sink and drawers for wild bird seed. Also on the first floor is a beautiful master bedroom with huge closets and opulent bathroom. French doors open to the sparkling pool surrounded by stone patios, a poolhouse, and stone terraces climbing up the hill. The poolhouse has its own sink, double fridges, showers, changing and lounging areas for guests.
Upstairs, a comfortable entertainment area services the three guest bedrooms. With two full baths, this whole second floor is gracious and charming. Downstairs, the basement proffers state of the art mechanicals and a wired area for an at home theatre.
As if this were not enough, the house is part of the elegant Talcott Farm Association with two tennis courts, a boat dock on the famed Lieutenant River and hiking trails to nearby historic Old Lyme Village.
True quality throughout!    < less