427 Boston Post Road East Lyme, CT 06333

Rarely found CIRCA 1690 Early New England 5 bay facade Colonial on 4.83 acres of rolling land w/idyllic vistas located on the historic BOSTON POST ROAD. Includes 4000 sf barn built for farm animals but also modernized&can accommodate collector cars, contractor/earth equipment or other hobbyist activities. Rural setting surrounded by family farms& orchards yet minutes to I-95 w/an easy 2 hour commute to NYC or 1 hr to PROVIDENCE. Built 90 years before the American Revolution, this home retains some "purist" characteristics of a post & beam structure. Massive center stone chimney w/fireplaces behind temporary walls. Intricate staircase moldings&newel posts. Wide board flooring (some boards considered Kings Wood). Interior door with iron latches/hinges. Original stone/mortar foundation. For the restorationist this property has had minor architectural modifications therefore possible to bring it back to it's original state or completely modernize the interior for today's trendy living tastes. Major mechanical updates include modern septic system, vinyl siding, new roof, steam boiler, some electrical work &renovations to the barn. RU40 zone allows farming, agriculture, forestry, greenhouses,nursery&by special permit; farm stand,bed&breakfast,boarding/riding stables,vet services,antique shop,farm to table events, tennis or commercial golf clubs. Close to the wonderful Connecticut beaches, Roger's Lake& Lake Pattagansett. Commuting distance to US Coast Guard Academy& US Navy Base.