Sweet Historic Cape in Yarmouth Port, Worth a Look

We were told it was not a drive by and they were right.  There is so much more to this antique than you would imagine just looking at from the road.  We Just previewed this 1820 Cape, listed by Team Tom Dillon at eXp Realty, situated on over an acre on historic 6A in Yarmouth Port and wanted to let our old house enthusiasts know about this nicely renovated antique. 

First, the house. Walking into the mudroom from the back door we looked right and saw the most charming laundry room. From the hallway we entered the kitchen. It has a bit of an industrial vibe with 6’ wide built-in Viking refrigerator, stainless steel open shelves, restaurant style center island and stove. One of the best features is that while you are waiting for your “pot to boil” you can relax in the sitting room portion of the kitchen that includes a wall of bookshelves for all your cookbooks.

Who doesn’t want their dining room off the kitchen? This house has a spacious dining room with fireplace that flows from the kitchen.  Although the fireplace is non-working now, the ambience is there and you may be able to convert it to gas if you choose.  After a fabulous meal in the dining room, we  imagined relaxing in the adjacent living room.  If hosting a large family gathering, both rooms could easily accommodate the relatives.

Upstairs was another pleasant surprise--3 spacious bedrooms and full bath with walk-in shower.  All the bedrooms are accessed off the hall. No old house quirk here, where you go through one bedroom to get to another. Yet, there was a door that connected two bedrooms, so if you have kids who like to be together, this house is perfect.  There is a fourth bedroom on the first floor with full bath including a tub if you prefer to be away from the kids or for all your guests who will want to visit you on Cape Cod.

The biggest surprise was the barn.  All we can say is wow! We walked into a huge room downstairs and then into a light filled shed roof addition behind it with sliding doors.  The doors led outside to a beautiful patio overlooking a large luxurious grass area and remaining acreage beyond.  Oh, did we mention that this property has 1.13 fenced acres? Perfect for the garden enthusiast or kids you want to have a private place to play. Upstairs in the barn was another large room with home theatre. Perfect for “movie night” with family and friends.

There is so much more to this totally updated property—too much to write in one post.  If this sounds intriguing and you would like to have a peek, click here or give us a call, 774-994-1337.

Happy browsing,

The Hassler Team

Charming Cottage with a Spectacular Marsh View in Historic Sandwich Village

Warm wood floors in the living room

9 Georges Rock Rd., Sandwich, MA

This adorable cottage is blessed with sweeping marsh views.  Sited on a quite lane, it is a short walk to beautiful Sandwich village and the renowned Sandwich boardwalk.

Smaller homes have become increasingly desirable due to their small carbon footprint and ease of upkeep.  And of course, the greenest home is the one that is already built.  While this 18th century home has a long history, it was renovated in the 1970's with new wiring, insulation, and plumbing.

Additional updates were made recently with a new heating system.




There is some remaining work to be done on the exterior, but given the location, it would be well worth the effort.

Upstairs bedroom with wide pine floors

2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath
offered at $289,900

Please contact Lisa Hassler for more info or
for a showing at 774-994-1337,
lisa@historichomescapecod.com

Upstairs bedroom

Bring your kayak

Historic Home for Sale in Andover MA

43 Abbot St., Andover, MA for sale at $1,279,900 by Lillian Montalto Signature Properties

We're taking a little field trip today to Andover, MA.  A previous client who purchased a very lovely historic home on the Cape is selling their fabulous historic home in Andover, MA.  It is offered at $1,279,900 by Lillian Montalto of Lillian Montalto Signature Properties in Andover.  This beautifully restored 1890 home has 6 bedrooms and 5 1/2 baths and won a preservation award by the Andover Historical Society and the Andover Historical Commission.  Sitting on .88 acres, the home is in close proximity to renowned Phillips Academy.

For more information, please visit the listing broker's website.

Please enjoy the photo tour below.

18th Century Half Cape for sale in S. Yarmouth, offered at $479,000

Historic Half Cape near Bass River in South Yarmouth for sale

It was a treat to preview this gorgeous, 18th century, half cape home which sits on a lovely half acre, walking distance to Bass River and Nantucket Sound beaches.  Amazingly, the home began its life on the island of Nantucket and was later floated over to Cape Cod.  For historic home enthusiasts, this house is the holy grail.  The owners, Nancy and Garry, who are experienced in restoring antique homes, have a keen eye for detail.  Each and every 9 over 6 window was removed, stripped back to bare wood, and reglazed and painted, preserving the charming wavy glass.  Wide pine floors anchor the rooms in a deep warm finish.

Large open dining area and living room

And the kitchen, Oh, the enchanting kitchen!  Nancy lovingly scraped years of paint off a corner cupboard, exposing the charming original blue finish.  It sits proudly on the new marble counter where it provides stylish, ample storage.

Original corner cupboard in kitchen

Proof that a small kitchen can prompt drooling...

modern conveniences meet historic charm in the kitchen

This cozy home includes 4 bedrooms, and 2 1/2 baths.  The master suite is a private oasis on the second floor.

light streaming into the window at the bottom of the stairs

spacious master bedroom suite under the eaves

Each of the bathrooms include special touches like this brown transferware bowl and oil rubbed bronze faucet.

horizontal boards add charm to the bathroom

Another original find, the antique scrubbed pine
bureau has been repurposed in the master bath

For more details, or to schedule a showing, please contact:  Lisa Hassler, Decoy Realty, lisa@HistoricHomesCapeCod.com, 774-994-1337.