East Lyme, Conn. – February 28, 2017 – William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty announced today that the firm has listed an elegant, spacious home that originated as a church, located in the coastal village of Niantic in East Lyme, Conn. The masterfully renovated residence has successfully served as both a beloved home and bed & breakfast, welcoming guests to share in its rich history, structural integrity and warm atmosphere. Essex agent Mariette Woolfson represents the property, which is now for sale and offered at $799,000.
Nestled on the southeastern Connecticut shoreline, this one-of-a-kind home is located within walking distance to pristine beaches, a mile-long seaside boardwalk and quaint downtown center. Built in 1879, the residence was recognized as the first Congregational Church of East Lyme, serving the surrounding community until 1963. It proudly stands on a foundation of locally quarried granite, sourced from the same quarry which was used for the pedestal of the Statue of Liberty. The church has weathered many storms throughout the years, from a near devastating fire in 1927 to the infamous hurricane of 1938 that took away its steeple. In 1996, the structure was restored for use as a personal home and bed & breakfast. The residence underwent additional dramatic changes in 2015, focusing on subtle luxury, while incorporating its unique church history into its surrounding decor.
Boasting 6,084 square feet of living space, the home contains six bedrooms, seven full baths and one half bath, including private quarters with two bedrooms and two baths on the second floor. This area could be used as an au pair or in-law suite. The other four bedrooms each have their own private baths. Soaring pressed tin ceilings, restored wide pine floors, leaded glass windows and bountiful private gardens are only a few of the many quality features that make this a peaceful home and retreat. There is also a commercial-grade kitchen.
“There’s a magical balance between lavish elegance and gentle, country charm in this incredibly converted home,” said Woolfson. “On the outside, it still appears as a traditional, New England-style church, maintaining great respect for its spiritual roots. Upon entrance, however, the structure is nothing short of a warm and welcoming home, complete with every residential luxury and comfort imaginable.”
For more information on the property, located at 4 Lincoln Street, please visit the firm’s website here.
About William Pitt and Julia B. Fee Sotheby’s International Realty
Founded in 1949, William Pitt and Julia B. Fee Sotheby’s International Realty manages a $3.9-billion portfolio with more than 1,000 sales associates in 26 brokerages spanning Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Westchester County, New York. William Pitt and Julia B. Fee Sotheby’s International Realty is the largest Sotheby’s International Realty(R) affiliate globally and the 31st-largest real estate company by sales volume in the United States. A full-service real estate firm headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, William Pitt and Julia B. Fee Sotheby’s International Realty provides ancillary services including commercial services through its affiliation with Building and Land Technology, a second-generation development company based in Stamford, Connecticut; William Pitt Insurance Services; and an award-winning global relocation division. For more information, visit the website at williampitt.com.
Sotheby’s International Realty’s worldwide network includes approximately 20,000 sales associates located in approximately 880 offices throughout 70 countries and territories.
William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty Contact:
Mariette Woolfson
Real Estate Agent
Mwoolfson@williampitt.com
860.883.3667