- Bedrooms
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- Year Built
- Acres
Welcome To This Enchanted Property
"Wow"! sums it up. As soon as you enter the graceful landscaped grounds through the circular crushed stone drive, you know you are in enchanted territory. Built in 1950 and refined over the years as an artist's retreat, this shingled home defies labels. It is fanciful, yet grounded by features such as a first floor bedroom suite, living room with parquet flooring and fireplace, a chef's kitchen with walk-in pantry, and cozy den with bookcases. The breakfast room is flooded by light. A "corn crib" addition with fireplace and soaring exposed beam ceiling, anchors the far end of a dramatic vaulted entry foyer filled with bookcases and wall space galore to feature art and treasures. A spacious bedroom suite with renovated full bath, including double sinks, marble countertop, heated flooring, and shower is found on the upper level. The terrace outside the kitchen provides a marvelous al fresco dining experience by the fish pond. It's not hard to envision you are dining in Provence or Tuscany. The outbuildings, gardens and frog pond add more layers of utility and panache to an already otherworldly tableau. The outbuilding closest to the main house provides a half bath, making this space suitable as an office, studio, or for use as a guest bedroom. Another office is attached to the cavernous heated and air conditioned garage. Additional outbuildings provide storage and studio space, and a detached one-car garage. Deeded water access. Come for a tour and fall under the spell!
Listing Details
Property Details
- MLS ID 24050057
- Status Active
- Property Type Single Family
- Beds 2
- Full Baths 2
- Half Baths 1
- SqFt 2,985 sqft
- Acres 0.49 acres
- Year Built 1950
- Elementary School Essex
- Middle School Per Board of Ed
- Jr. High School Winthrop
- High School Valley
- Buyer Broker Compensation Any compensation may only be paid to a licensed real estate broker. Compensation offers are negotiable, not set by law, and may change until a written agreement is signed. Agents should inquire about dual variable rate commissions. 2.5%
Amenities
- Appliances Included Gas Cooktop, Wall Oven, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
- Cooling Ceiling Fans, Split System
- Exterior Features Underground Utilities,Terrace,Shed,Gutters,Garden Area,Guest House,French Doors
- Exterior Siding Shake, Cedar
- Fireplaces 2
- Furnace Type Electric, Oil, Propane
- Heat Electric, Oil, Propane
- Heat Fuel Electric, Oil, Propane
- Hot Water Oil, Domestic
- Laundry Room Main Level
- Laundry Room Access First Floor
- Roof Wood Shingle
- Rooms 7
Additional Highlights
- Acres Source Public Records
- Architectural Style Cape Cod
- County Middlesex
- Driveway Type Private, Circular, Crushed Stone
- Garage Spaces 3
- Gas Description Electric, Oil, Propane
- Lot Description Secluded, Lightly Wooded, Level Lot, Professionally Landscaped
- Occupancy Owner
- Parking Spaces 6
- Water Description Private Well
- Water Frontage Walk to Water, Access
- Waterfront Description Walk to Water, Access
Taxes and Fees
Location
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