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$3,395,000
5 bd · 4.5 ba · 4,734 sqft · 9.05 acre lot
53-1 Selden Rd, Lyme, CT 06371
Single family · Built 1695 · $717/sqft ·
$19,171/mo est. payment
- Garage
- 3 cars
About this home
Selden Farm, a landmark 1690s property steeped in history and set in a picturesque corner of Lyme, is once again available for new stewardship. Upheld by only three families since 1695 when it sat on over 6,000 acres, it presents a rare opportunity to own a beautiful country Antique home now set on 9 pastoral acres abutting conservation land with sweeping views of Selden Cove and the CT. River. At its heart is a gracious and authentic 5-bedroom Colonial which exudes history, charm and character. House features include a tavern room, wide board floors, original paneling & moldings, 6 fireplaces and an abundance of windows which invite lovely views and light into each room. Adjacent to the home is a 3-bay garage with self-sufficient guest accommodation for visiting family and friends. Dotted throughout the property are a renovated barn used as a studio/office/ gym, several outbuildings, a greenhouse and sunny open meadow for animals or farming. Two privately situated guest houses (one needing renovation) are ideally suited for in-law, caretaker, or income purposes. Relax by the large saltwater pool with patio and full-service cabana or play tennis on the all-weather court. The land is open, tranquil, and beautifully sited, offering long views, privacy, and a deep sense of place. Rarely does a property combine this level of authenticity, acreage, outbuildings, and river-valley setting in Lyme. Ideal for buyers seeking history, creative space or a generational retreat. To access historic information about the property, visit the Archives from the Library of Congress - Google the following: Colonel Samuel Selden Homestead, Selden's Neck, Hadlyme, New London County, CT
Facts and features
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Primary Bedroom Dimensions: 17' x 16'
- Bedroom 1 Dimensions: 17' x 16'
- Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 15' x 13'
- Bedroom 3 Dimensions: 17' x 17'
- Bedroom 4 Dimensions: 20' x 18'
- Primary Bedroom Level: Upper
- Bedroom 1 Level: Upper
Other Rooms
- Total Rooms: 12
- Other Dimensions: 15' x 9'
- Other Level: Main
- Other Features: Beams, Built-Ins, Dry Bar, Fireplace, Wide Board Floor
- Other Dimensions: 14' x 8'
- Other Level: Upper
- Other Features: Cathedral Ceiling, Beams, Walk-In Closet, Hardwood Floor
- Eat-In Kitchen Dimensions: 22' x 14'
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 6
- Full Bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 Bathrooms: 2
Appliances
- Oven/range
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Washer
- Dryer
- Laundry Features: off Family Room, Main Level
Heating and Cooling
- Heating Features: Hot Water
- Heating Fuel: Propane
- Number of Fireplaces: 6
- Water Heaters: Propane, Tank Size Unknown
Kitchen and Dining
- Formal Dining Room Dimensions: 17' x 16'
- Formal Dining Room Features: Beams, Wide Board Floor
- Formal Dining Room Level: Main
Exterior and Lot Features
- Terrace,tennis court,porch,barn,cabana,garden area,guest house
- Porch: Yes
Pool and Spa
- Pool Features: Gunite,Pool House,In Ground Pool
Schools
- 8
Lyme Consolidated School
elementary · K-5 · 3.8 mi
- 9
Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School
middle · 6-8 · 8.1 mi
- 8
Lyme-Old Lyme High School
high · 9-12 · 8.1 mi
Mt Saint John
high · 9-12 · 1.7 mi
Franklin Academy
middle · 8-12 · 2.0 mi
- 8
Mile Creek School
elementary · K-5 · 10.6 mi
Price history
- Apr 15, 2026 · Listed$3,395,000
Where it is
Listed by Joe Rhodes · Coldwell Banker Realty · SMARTMLS
