Coastal waterfront country retreat with beautiful views & frontage on tidal river, saltmarsh & pond. Historic Barn converted in 1985 with 4500sf of imaginative & dynamic spaces, vaulted ceilings, original exposed beams, open & flexible living space. Brand new updated kitchen, 4 spacious bedrooms, 2 are En-suite & one is on the 1st floor. Spacious deck overlooking the peaceful, ever-changing, view! From the minute you walk in the front double doors you are greeted with the view right out the back windows. The versatile floor plan is ideal for a 1st floor bedroom suite and the second bedroom is also ideal for an in-home office/library/TV room,...The dramatic second level features a spacious great room/party space/game room/family room with the master bedroom suite off the far end with stunning views & a separate stairway. The upper most level is flooded with light & makes for the perfect in-home office/hobby room/craft space with far reaching water views & overlooks the great room. The detached 2-car garage is nicely sited off the circular drive for easy access. This one-of-a-kind home is ideal for entertaining & one floor living. Privately sited & yet close to everything. A sense of calm and great privacy are the hallmarks of this property, yet it lies just outside the historic village of Old Lyme and only a short ride by car or bicycle to the beach & boat launch. Located just 2 hours by rail or highway from New York and Boston in the glorious lower Connecticut River Valley.