10 Joyce Court East Lyme, CT 06357

Step back in time with this one-of-a-kind 1672 Colonial Saltbox, a true treasure in the heart of Niantic. Offering 1,719 sq. ft. of living space, 3 bedrooms, and 2 baths, this home provides a rare opportunity to own a piece of CT's early history while enjoying modern functionality. The home's classic saltbox design- catslide roof, exposed beams, and central chimney-beautifully reflects its colonial heritage. Step inside the entry hall, which offers abundant built-in storage and flows seamlessly into the three main rooms that circle the central chimney, each with its own fireplace. To either side of the entry hall are a cozy living room and formal dining room, both connecting to the gathering room, whose fireplace includes a spectacular beehive oven! The kitchen, located off the gathering room on the lean-to side of the home, features breakfast bar seating, creating a warm, social atmosphere. The first floor also offers a snug bedroom and full bath with shower stall. Upstairs, the second floor offers a large bedroom, the primary bedroom with walk in closet, a versatile corridor that could be an office, a galley-style full bath thoughtfully repurposed from the original garret. Original beams and wide-plank floorboards remain beautifully intact, complemented by an attached root cellar and unfinished walk-out basement. Tucked away on a .44 acre lot with rustic landscaping and mature foliage a serene colonial retreat while just two blocks from downtown Niantic. Subject to Probate