Welcome to "Timttor"(this is my time to relax) a 1896 carriage house set on a lovely .64 acre shoreline parcel in the heart of Niantic village. Enter through gates to property formerly owned by American impressionist painter & Old Lyme art colony member Roger Dennis. English gardens, natural outdoor living spaces, stonewalls, mature perennials, bluestone terrace, outdoor fieldstone shower w propane fire-pit, grill & jacuzzi w grand pergola- perfect for entertaining. Outbuildings include;antique potting shed, one car garage w built-in workbench & additional one car attached garage. An impressive entry w hand-crafted English door leads to brick floored mudroom & into great room w 9 ft ceilings.Built-in bookcases, original wide-plank wood floors, stunning oversized stone fireplace, and open beams contribute to the character of this turn of the c. home. Well appointed gally kitchen w granite counters, subway-tile, Wolf range w pot filler, high end Kohler fixtures, farmhouse sink & Schuler cabinetry. A separate dining area w Dutch doors leads to 3-season sunroom. Two ample first floor bdrms include master suite w Palladian window, cathedral ceilings & adjoining office. Bright and clean bath w marble counters & floor, dual sink, dbl shower heads & oversized tiled shower. Second fl has 900 sqft add'l space plumbed for future renovation.Walk to beach, parks & Main St. for shopping, restaurants, pubs & cinema or to waterfront boardwalk. Call now to view this peaceful seaside hideaway!