A Rare Long-Term Residential Opportunity for Private-Pay Clinical and Executive Recovery Programs
This hilltop estate offers nearly 25 acres of protected privacy, extensive wellness infrastructure, and a residential environment designed to support 4–8 adult residents in a calm, highly supportive setting.
Ownership seeks a financially strong, clinically sophisticated operator aligned with a long-term, stewardship-oriented approach. The priority is stability and mission fit — not short-term rent maximization.
Confidential Residential Lease Opportunity
Private Estate for Low-Density Clinical or Executive Recovery Programs East Haddam, Connecticut
A rare opportunity exists to secure a long-term residential home (5–10 year lease) for a private-pay, low-density mental health, trauma, psychiatric, or executive recovery program in one of the most serene and private settings in the Northeast.
An Environment That Supports Healing
Sweeping Long‑Distance Views
Situated at the highest elevation in the surrounding area, the estate provides sweeping long‑distance views and profound privacy. The site’s topography required the creation of multiple terraced levels across the estate. As a result, the property features over 2,000 linear feet of stone retaining walls… creating expansive, level outdoor spaces while preserving the natural contours of the hilltop landscape.
Complete Seasonal Privacy
During foliage season, no neighboring homes are visible in any direction. Even in winter months, visibility is minimal and distant. The sense of seclusion is profound without being remote or inaccessible, offering a level of privacy that is increasingly difficult to replicate anywhere in the Northeast.
Ideal for Trauma‑Informed, Privacy‑Sensitive Care
The natural seclusion, combined with terraced landscapes and multiple outdoor living areas, creates a setting ideal for trauma‑informed care, emotional regulation, executive recovery, and discreet treatment for privacy‑sensitive clients. A feeling of safety and containment without confinement supports deeper therapeutic engagement.
Inside the Estate
Dual‑Residence Configuration for Program Flexibility
Main Residence — 6,672 square feet
Originally constructed in the early 1990s and completely renovated between 2012 and 2015, the main house was rebuilt with long‑term durability and modern systems in mind. Most major mechanical systems, including HVAC and hot water, were replaced during renovation.
In 2024, the exterior was fully re‑clad using a high‑performance synthetic material designed to resemble natural wood slats while offering significantly improved longevity and lower maintenance. This same material is used on the pool house and garage, creating architectural continuity across the estate.
The home is wrapped on approximately three‑quarters of its perimeter by a covered porch, supported by upgraded synthetic columns and railings that replaced the original wood construction. The porch provides sheltered outdoor space for reflection, conversation, and programming in nearly all weather conditions.
Inside, the home offers:
• Four bedrooms
• Three full bathrooms and one-half bath, all renovated with new marble and fixtures
• Four gas‑fired fireplaces creating warmth and residential character
• A fully expanded and renovated chef’s kitchen (2018) with:
– Two dishwashers
– Three sinks
– Pot filler above the stove
– State‑of‑the‑art appliances
Great Room: A Central Gathering Space
The heart of the main house is a dramatic column‑free great room measuring approximately 20 feet by 50 feet, with 10‑foot ceilings and exposed structural beams (8" x 24" timbers spanning 20 feet).
This space is uniquely suited for:
• Group therapy and psychoeducational sessions
• Community meals and shared gatherings
• Mindfulness, yoga, or movement work
• Executive group programming
Its scale allows for clinical flexibility while preserving a warm, residential atmosphere rather than an institutional feel.
Integrated Fitness and Somatic Support
Directly below the great room, in the lower level of the main house, is a fully equipped private gym. Unlike typical basement gyms, this space includes:
• Two windows providing natural light
• French doors opening directly onto an outdoor hot tub patio
• Partial rubberized flooring
• Floor-to-ceiling mirrors on two walls
• 19 Hammer Strength machines
• A full complement of free weights
This environment supports programs that incorporate:
• Somatic therapies
• Strength training for mood regulation
• Trauma-informed body-based interventions
• Structured daily movement routines
The direct access from the gym to outdoor spa areas creates an integrated wellness flow rarely found in residential properties.
Operational Durability and Low‑Maintenance Design
The renovation work emphasized long‑term reliability, replacing most major mechanical systems and upgrading exterior materials to reduce ongoing maintenance. The combination of modern systems, synthetic cladding, and structural improvements allows the residence to support continuous residential or programmatic use with minimal interruption.
Pool House — 1,500 square feet
Constructed in 2014, the pool house is a secondary residence located approximately 100 yards from the main house, providing meaningful physical separation.
This structure includes:
• Two bedrooms
• Two full bathrooms
• A full kitchen
• Washer and dryer
• Soaring vaulted ceilings
The layout is U-shaped around an outdoor covered lanai, accessed through a folding glass nano-wall that can fully open the indoor family room to the exterior space. When open, the entire structure feels like a seamless indoor–outdoor environment.
Programmatic Uses
• Step-down residence
• Executive or VIP accommodation
• Staff housing
• Gender-specific programming space
• Family visitation or transitional living area
Its flexibility significantly enhances programming options.
Aquatic and Outdoor Wellness Infrastructure
The pool and spa environments are designed for both relaxation and structured wellness use.
Pool Area
• In-ground saltwater pool with self-cleaning heads
• Surrounding patio finished with limestone from Turkey, selected specifically for its lack of trace metals, allowing it to remain cool under direct sun
• Outdoor shower
• Fabric cabana with steel frame (approximately 8' x 20')
Adjacent to the pool patio is an eight-person hot tub, supporting hydrotherapy, relaxation, and social connection.
Additional Hot Tub at Main House
A second eight-person hot tub is located on the terraced patios off the main house, allowing separate use by different resident groups or staff.
Terraced Patios and Outdoor Programming Spaces
The main house features a series of stepped outdoor patios, all surfaced with decorative 3-inch paving stones and connected by short stair runs. These terraces create multiple zones for quiet reflection, group activity, and therapeutic programming.
Highlights include:
• A 30' x 30' south-facing patio with expansive views of Connecticut,
the Connecticut River, and distant glimpses of Long Island Sound
and the North Fork of Long Island on clear days
• A dramatic 14-foot tall stone fireplace, eight feet wide, clad in the
same natural stone used throughout the property
• An intermediate patio (approximately 8' x 25')
• A large lower patio (approximately 25' x 60') with hot tub
• A final terrace below (approximately 10' x 60')
These outdoor rooms support programming such as:
• Evening group sessions around the fireplace
• Mindfulness and meditation
• Outdoor dining
• Small group or one-on-one therapy
Recreational and Activity Facilities
The estate includes several full-scale activity areas that enhance daily structure and physical engagement.
• Full-court basketball court behind the pool house
• Tennis court approximately 20 yards north of the pool house,
finished with a 3/8-inch rubberized surface
– 10-foot perimeter fencing
– 12-foot arborvitae screening at both ends
– Covered, elevated viewing area at mid-court
There is also a children’s playground with swings, monkey bars, slides, and a 10-foot fall-rated rubberized surface. While primarily residential in nature, this space may be useful for family programming or visiting children depending on the operator’s model.
Infrastructure Designed for Operational Reliability
Significant investment has been made in systems that support uninterrupted operations.
• Two independent wells providing water redundancy
• Majority of mechanical systems replaced during renovation
• New cedar shake roofs installed across all major structures, including the main house, pool house, garage, kitchen patio roof, and tennis viewing stand
• Separate six‑car garage building constructed in 2013
Two separate driveways support discreet, professional operations:
• A 1,200‑foot gated main drive with stone columns and twelve lamp posts
• A secondary service drive that allows deliveries, waste removal, and staff access without entering the primary arrival experience
Ideal Operator Profile
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Lease Philosophy
Ownership is seeking:
- A 5–10 year lease term
- A financially strong, well-capitalized tenant
- A clinically reputable operator with long-term vision
- Alignment on low density and quality of care
The objective is stability, continuity, and stewardship, not maximum rent.
A Rare Platform for Long-Term Program Stability
Securing the right physical environment is one of the most difficult and consequential decisions a residential clinical operator makes. Properties of this scale, privacy, and infrastructure are rarely available for long-term lease, particularly in the Northeast.
This estate offers the opportunity to establish a stable, enduring residential home for a program where environment is not an accessory, but an essential part of treatment.
Qualified operators are invited to begin a confidential conversation to explore alignment and next steps.
For additional information: please contact the property owner at 917-509-9501. Initial contact should be by text message with the first line: “CT House”.