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$3,395,000

For Sale - Active
117 Elys Ferry Rd, Lyme, CT 06371
5 Beds
6 Baths
4,956 Square Feet
0.00 Acres Lot
Built in 1750
For Sale - Active
Units n/a
Checked: 18 hours ago
Updated: Jul 17, 2025 at 06:37PM

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$10,777
Cap Rate
1.9%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-16.6%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.33
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-12.0%

Property Description


0.00 Acres Lot
Built in 1750
For Sale - Active
Units n/a

Available for only the third time in 100 years this much-admired country Estate c.1750 on one of the most beautiful roads in Lyme, CT. Often photographed & featured in paintings, you will know this home & location is something special. Featuring a large historic main house, a beautiful guest house/pool house, gunite pool, tennis court, gardens, stone walls, all sited on 8.87 glorious acres. Plenty of room for family & friends, this is the ideal property to spend long lazy days dining on the stone terrace, soaking in the saltwater pool, playing tennis, & walking to the CT River. The perfect blend of the warm & inviting character of an antique home with all the modern systems & conveniences of today. The main house has 5 bedrooms ensuite, a light & bright kitchen, spacious open dining room, living room & library all showcasing fireplaces off the central chimney. At the back of the main house is a large family room with full bath which could also be the perfect spot for a 1st floor primary bedroom or in-law suite. The guest house/pool house is really something special! Artfully curated with a spacious entertaining space, stone fireplace, kitchen, full bath & opening to the pool, & stone terrace. The upper level is warm & inviting with a second stone fireplace, full bath, 2 sleeping nooks & office space. A 3-car garage completes this incredible guest house. Ely Ferry Road is bordered on 3 sides by Lord Creek, the CT River and Hamburg Cove. Equal distance between NYC & Boston

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Property Details


Parking

  • Details: Circular Driveway, Gravel, Driveway
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Spaces Total: 10

Bedroom Information

  • # of Bedrooms: 5

Bathroom Information

  • # of Baths (Full): 5
  • # of Baths (Total): 6.0

Interior Features

  • # of Rooms: 12
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Full
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Stone, Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof Material: Shingle

Land Information

  • Land Use: Residential
  • Land Use Subtype: Single Family Residential

Lot Information

  • Parcel ID: LYMEM:16L:12
  • Lot Size: 0 sqft

Property Information

  • Property Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Antique
  • Year Built: 1750

Tax Information

  • Annual Tax: $19,329

Utilities

  • Water & Sewer: Well
  • Heating: Oil, Propane, Baseboard, Forced Air
  • Cooling: Central Air

Location

  • County: New London

Listing Details


Listed by:
Jodi Strycharz
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
(860) 884-3011

Source:
SmartMLS
MLS#: 24087090
SmartMLS

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$10,777
Cap Rate
1.9%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-16.6%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.33
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-12.0%

Purchase Details

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Purchase price:
$3,395,000
Amount financed:
-$2,716,000
Down payment:
$679,000
Closing costs:
$101,850
Rehab costs:
$0
Initial cash invested:
$780,850
Square feet:
4,956
Cost per square foot:
$685
Monthly rent per square foot:
$2.02

Financing Details

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Loan amount:
$2,716,000
Loan to value ratio:
80.0%
Loan type:
Amortizing
Term:
30 years
Interest rate:
5.875%
Principal & interest:
$16,066
Property tax:
$1,611
Insurance:
$700
Private mortgage insurance (PMI):
$0
Monthly payment:
$18,377

Operating Income

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% Rent Monthly Yearly
Gross rent:
$10,000 $120,000
Vacancy loss: (6%)
6% -$600 -$7,200
Operating income:
$9,400 $112,800

Operating Expenses


% Rent Monthly Yearly
Property taxes: (16%)
16%-$1,611-$19,329
Insurance: (7%)
7%-$700-$8,400
Property management: (8%)
8%-$800-$9,600
Repairs & maintenance: (5%)
5%-$500-$6,000
Capital expenditures: (5%)
5%-$500-$6,000
HOA fees: (n/a)
n/an/an/a
Total operating expenses: (41%)
41%-$4,111-$49,329

Cash Flow


Monthly Yearly
Net operating income:
$5,289 $63,468
Mortgage payments:
-$16,066 -$192,792
Cash flow:
$10,777 $129,324