Built in 1853, this historic Connecticut inn is steeping in history, character and grandeur.
It’s a “once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to live in this exquisite architectural masterpiece,” according to its listing.
Known locally as The Captain’s Mansion or the Spicer Mansion, the inn at 15 Elm St. in downtown Mystic spans over 10,000 square feet with eight bedrooms and nine bathrooms.
Originally built by shipping magnate Captain Elihu Spicer, it was restored as a luxury inn and fine dining destination. It was most recently reopened in 2023 as the Captain’s Mansion under the new ownership of a Greenwich businessman who also owns the Steamboat Inn.
The Italianate Victorian sits on nearly 1.5 acres and features three grand parlors with hand-painted ceilings, a full commercial kitchen, a formal dining room that can fit 30 people and a brick patio. Throughout the home are five ornate, original fireplaces that were converted to gas.
The inside also includes a registration area and the potential for a lower-level speakeasy.
“Whether hosting small gathering under the stars on your brick patio or welcoming guests through the grand porte-chchere, every detail reflects timeless New England elegance,” according to the listing.
Approved as an eight-unit inn with a guest-only restaurant and full liquor license, the property has plenty of options for what a new owner could do. It is zoned for business or private use. The sale does include all furniture and fixtures, making it operational immediately for continued hospitality use.
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It is listed for $6.5 million and is represented by Judi Caracausa of William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty.
Caracausa notes that “this is hands-down one of the most historically significant properties in all of Mystic. It’s rare to find this level of preservation, location, and flexibility all in one property.”