"The Daniel I. Lay House" an outstanding C1800 colonial & its red barn, probably built for Capt.Sill, sit on 2.78 park like acres, fronting "Upper Mill Pond". A country setting, yet minutes to Old Lyme village shops & the renowned "Coffees" gourmet store. This pristine residence retains many wonderful original features, but the current owner has lovingly, updated, renovated & added several gorgeous features indoors and out, to create the luxurious living & amenities expected with this level of superior property! The main level features an elegant front hall, home office, formal living room and library both with fpl, and a romantic formal dining room with fpl. The magnificent & expansive eat-in gourmet w/fpl large walk in pantry & mud room were created a few years ago and above is the primary bedroom suite with its private staircase. There are 3 further bedrooms and 2 full baths in the front of the house with their own staircase. An attached 3 bay garage with a huge exercise room and shower above was recently created (could be an in-law, au pair or staff quarters). It has an elegant brick hallway connecting to the main house & features a separate entry, mud room, pet shower stall and pet pantry on the way. The grounds are beautifully landscaped, with a handsome inground salt water Gunite pool, surrounded by glorious hydrangeas, formal flower gardens, a firepit, the red barn and pond. All very private and gated. 2+/- hrs to NYC and Boston, 1 hr to Bradley & Greene airports.