William Tully House

The William Tully House is a colonial-era residence on North Cove Road in Old Saybrook built with traditional wooden frame construction. The two-and-a-half-story building shows classic details such as four bays and a central chimney that reflect its period craftsmanship.

The house was built around 1750 and stood at the center of conflict during the American Revolutionary War. The owner defended the property against Tories who tried to reclaim goods for British forces.

The house was home to a prominent physician whose medical career and education tied him closely to this region. His connection to Yale University makes the property part of the area's intellectual and professional heritage.

The property spans less than one acre and retains its original colonial-era architecture. Visitors can see the traditional features of the wooden frame construction that still shows hints of how buildings were made at that time.

The house carries the alternate name Heartsease, possibly after the wild pansy flowers that once grew in its garden. This botanical name ties the site to the natural details that characterized its immediate surroundings.