This exceptional hipped roof colonial is located at Captains Walk, a private lane close to Old Lyme beaches and 3 miles from the village. Enter a gracious foyer to find great architecture and a flexible floor plan uniquely suited to home office, in law or au pair living. Extensive millwork graces the formal spaces and throughout the home. A center island kitchen leads to a breakfast area and great room illuminated by 24 banks of French doors. A masterful 2008 renovation created the north wing. The paneled library with fireplace accesses stunning space via a rear staircase which includes a spacious entertainment area, wet bar, two office/guest rooms, a full bath and a walk-up attic. There are five second floor bedrooms including a master bedroom with fireplace. A grand colonial is not complete without a large mudroom, laundry, dog wash, two powder rooms and an outside shower. Exceptional mechanicals include oil hydro heating and central air with AirBear Supreme Merv 8 filtration. A glorious entertaining space overlooks a manageable, private yard. The home is finished with Hardy plank, Azek trim and composite and Garapa decking. There is a three-car garage with basement entry. Just one mile to the Mile Creek Elementary, this home is less than 20 minutes to New London/Groton, 45 minutes to Hartford and 2 hours to NY/Boston from Saybrook Station just 10 minutes away.