274 Joshuatown Road Lyme, CT 06371

This spectacular, unique 5,800sqft open floor plan home with 3 bedrooms, 5 ? baths is sited on a high cliff overlooking the CT River. A long driveway leads up to the 18 acre estate designed by acclaimed architect Stephen Jacobs and interior designer Andi Pepper. The modern-minimalist Environmentally green home is built with the highest quality materials using natural stone, wood and oversize triple-glazed windows with brise soleil fins on the exterior that are precisely calculated to keep the sun in our out depending on the seasons, making the home energy efficient to near zero, all while being luxurious and comfortable. A 10 KW photovoltaic solar system generates much of the electric power while a geothermal system provides heating and cooling. The foyer, leads to the living room with a wall of glass and a dramatic natural stone wall both stretching 18ft from floor to ceiling. A gas fireplace and wet bar makes this room ideal for both formal & informal entertaining. The kitchen has all high end appliances including a sub zero. The sit down counter center island makes this room a perfect informal gathering place. Adjacent is the open formal dining area with seating for 12. The primary suite is on the first level while two bedroom suites are on the second floor accessed by the open staircase or elevator which also takes you to the third floor to the library lounge and roof deck overlooking the heated salt water pool and the long open views to the CT River.