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Perfectly positioned north of Route 6A in the coveted Sandwich Downs neighborhood, this exquisite coastal Colonial captures the essence of refined seaside living. Begin your days with a stroll to the private association beach and return to a home that seamlessly blends timeless elegance with relaxed coastal sophistication. Bathed in natural light, the home showcases gleaming hardwood floors and thoughtfully curated, high end finishes throughout. A richly appointed library with custom built ins offers a serene retreat, while the beautifully renovated kitchen is designed to impress featuring stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and generous space for both preparation and gathering. The sun drenched breakfast nook, anchored by a fireplace, creates an inviting setting. Designed for effortless indoor outdoor living, the three-season porch extends your entertaining space, while expansive decks overlook lush, manicured grounds, offering privacy and a tranquil backdrop for summer evenings under the coastal sky. Upstairs, the primary suite is a true sanctuary, complete with a private deck, spacious walk in closet, and a spa inspired bath featuring a double vanity, walk-in shower, and soaking tub. A newly finished ensuite bedroom provides luxurious accommodations for guests, complemented by an additional bedroom, a bonus room, a full bath, and the convenience of a second floor laundry room. The walk out lower level presents exciting potential for customization whether a media room or fitness space. Recent enhancements, including new siding, a new deck, and a whole house generator, ensure both style and peace of mind. Offered fully furnished, this exceptional residence invites you to step into summer with ease and experience the very best of Cape Cod coastal living.

Discover a unique opportunity with this amazing two-for-one property located next to the historic Three Sisters Lighthouses. Situated on a beautiful lot within the Cape Cod National Seashore, this remarkable compound is just a short distance from one of America's finest beaches--making it an unparalleled location.The original home, built in 1955, has been lovingly renovated and retains the warmth and charm of classic Cape Cod. The second home features modern comfort and effortless style. Both structures are thoughtfully designed for single-floor living, offering a total of five bedrooms and ample space for family gatherings.This property is an excellent choice for a family compound or investment opportunity. Come and see it for yourself!

This 1860 front-gabled Cambridge house with Greek Revival elements sits in Porter Square. Morning light moves across a garden designed by Soren DeNiord, through floor-to-ceiling sliders, and onto decorative hardwood floors with perimeter inlay. A banistered staircase curves up from the entry, with sightlines reaching to the kitchen beyond. The living and dining rooms connect, with the living room spilling into a 1981 addition centered on a cast iron wood-burning stove. Eleven rooms unfold across three levels: three bedrooms and an artist’s studio on the second floor; two more bedrooms under a finished attic with skylights, built-in bookcases, and a rope-handled stair. A bamboo fence encloses a garden room for repose, with a silver maple and an Asian magnolia. Gas-fired forced hot air, central AC, and an on-demand water heater were installed in 2014, along with a full basement fortification. Kitchen and baths await a new owner’s vision. Close by: Davis Square and the MBTA Redline

Set on nearly two serene acres and abutting 150 acres of conservation land, this exceptional estate offers unmatched privacy and craftsmanship. Custom built by local developer Al Fiorenza as his personal residence, no detail was overlooked. A dramatic entry opens to sweeping views through floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the manicured grounds, expansive patio, gunite pool, waterfall and gazebo. A stately wood-paneled office and elegant dining room flank the foyer, rich hardwood floors flow throughout the thoughtfully designed living spaces. Clean lines define the chef’s kitchen and vaulted living room, blending luxury and comfort. The oversized first floor suite is a true retreat, featuring a stunning, modern, spa-like bath. Three generously sized second floor bedrooms with walk in closets (2) and a new bath. The fully finished lower level provides incredible flexibility as a playroom, entertainment space, in-law apartment, or anything your lifestyle demands, all enhanced by its open floor and quality finishes.

Move right in and walk to Shipyard Beach from this beautifully updated all en-suite 5 bedroom family home - new baths 2020. Enjoy the chef’s kitchen by Christopher Peacock, Wolfe, Sub-Zero, with 2 islands, designer marble and soap stone counters, wet bar, and beverage pantry. Open floor plan flows into the vaulted family room with custom built-ins and gas fireplace. Dining room with coffered-ceiling creating ideal spaces for everyday living and entertaining. State of the art heating and cooling 2020. Walkout basement with playroom and full bath. Superb landscape design surround the 20’ x 40’ gunite pool with waterfall hot tub, gas fire pit, outdoor kitchen, and stunning pool house complete with vaulted ceilings, wood-burning fireplace, and beautifully appointed full bath.

Major price improvement! Discover a truly unique property tucked away in the heart of Wellfleet that provides versatility. This quality-built home features a gourmet kitchen, four bedrooms, 4 baths, over 4000 sf and an adaptable space perfect for separate living quarters and potential income. Whether used as a multi-generational setup or a seamless single-family home, the interior boasts large yet inviting rooms with three fireplaces and charming nooks. Outdoor living is enhanced by multiple surrounding decks and 1.26 acres. The property also includes a unique ''blank slate'' room ready for a potential indoor pool. Note other idea concepts in the virtually staged photos.For the auto aficionados-find an oversized detached two-car garage and additional garage/s space in the expansive basement. With plenty of room for your boat and beach toys and just in time for summer on Cape Cod a truly versatile home in one of the Cape's most sought-after villages.

This highly finished, four bedroom /three bathroom, 2,600sf, four story brick town home exudes elegance and sophistication and is ideally located at the top of a charming gas lit cul-de-sac just off town center. The formal living room parlor, with English gas fireplace, white marble mantel, solid walnut flooring, surround sound, custom moldings, and pocket doors, opens to a serene dining parlor w/wet bar, and dumbwaiter to kitchen below. The stunning, state-of-the art kitchen overlooks a lush English garden patio with fountain, and features European cabinetry, high-end appliances, large island with quartz waterfall, bar seating, and heated floor. A cozy family room with full bath provides a comfortable sanctuary. A full floor primary suite on the second level features a gorgeous bedroom with white marble mantel and gas fireplace, custom walk through closet with laundry, dressing room, and spa bath with heated floor and separate tub and shower. The upper level offers three bedrooms, and a chic full bath. Historic House Tour 2008.

Proudly perched above its sweeping front lawn, this stunning, curated home on 1.18 lush acres commands attention in a ocoveted cul-de-sac neighborhoods. Beautifully renovated, it offers 4,700+ SF on 4 finished levels, just a short stroll to Concord’s new middle school & the BF rail trail. At the heart of the home is an exquisite 2022 kitchen renovation that flows seamlessly into the dinette & family room, creating fantastic space for gathering & entertaining. French doors open to an expansive bkyd w/60' bluestone patio, curved sitting walls & pool - extending the living space outdoors. A gracious front-to-back LR/DR & a private office w vaulted ceiling & wall of built-ins add both elegance & functionality.The private MBR features a fp, custom walk-in closet, & gorgeous renovated marble bath. Four additional brs, a skylit playroom & redesigned LL w media room, game room, wine cellar & mudroom provide exceptional flexibility. The perfect blend of style, comfort & fun! New 6 BR septic.

Set on a 1.5+- acres in the Holly Ridge golf Community, Lot 1, { 4 Gimme circle} offers a rare opportunity to build a custom home in the a beautiful, private and rare setting. the rear of the lot provides access path to The Ridge club, adding a unique lifestyle element for golf enthusiasts. The property is approved for a 6-bedroom septic system and permitted to both the main residence and a potential ADU, a well has already been installed. The home to be built will be similar in design and quality to the photo's provided, offering buyers the chance to bring a thoughtfully designed, high-end residence to life. A unique opportunity to create your ideal Cape Cod retreat with flexibility for extended / generational living.

A charcoal board-and-batten house on a wooded knoll in Sandisfield, two acres, nearly finished. Dark hardwood floors, a kitchen with butcher block and quartz, a navy vanity with marble and brass, a teal pendant over a wood-topped island. A bedroom, a finished loft, a full basement the same footprint as the house. The septic design is permitted for three bedrooms and the leach field installation is the primary remaining item before a Certificate of Occupancy, though buyers should satisfy themselves as to what else may be required. The price reflects where things stand. Own land in the Berkshires, twenty minutes from Great Barrington, for a number that actually makes sense. On a knoll in the Sandisfield woods, set back from the road behind two acres of trees, there is a charcoal board-and-batten house that someone nearly finished. Dark hardwood floors throughout. A kitchen with white shaker cabinets, butcher block counters, quartz on the perimeter, and a teal pendant over a wood-topped island. A navy vanity with a marble top and brass fixtures. A bedroom with a mirrored closet and windows into the trees. A finished loft above, reached by a ship's ladder, with a cathedral window at the peak. A full poured-concrete basement running the entire footprint of the house, dry, with a new water heater, a new pressure tank, and a new electrical panel. Picture what you do with the rest of it. The basement is unfinished and waiting. The two acres are rough and yours. The loft is quiet and has good light. People have turned less into more with clearer consciences. This is the Berkshires. Twenty minutes from Great Barrington, its restaurants, its farmers market, its independent shops. Tanglewood in summer. Skiing in winter. Trails in every direction. A life that people pay considerably more to approximate, available here for a number that leaves room to breathe. What remains before a Certificate of Occupancy: the leach field installation is the known item. The septic tank is in and the design is permitted for three bedrooms. Buyers should satisfy themselves as to whether anything additional may be required. The price reflects where things stand honestly. Who comes here? Someone ready to stop renting and start owning, who wants land under their feet and a monthly payment that doesn't punish them for it. Someone done with more house than they need, looking for something small and quiet and theirs. Someone who looks at the unfinished basement and the two rough acres and already has plans. All of them are right. This is not a camp. It is not a tiny house on a trailer. It is a small home on its own land with good bones, real systems, and a Berkshire life waiting just outside the door. Finish the line. Move in. Make it yours.

Set just off the shoreline of Onota Lake and accessed by a private bridge, this approximately 1.25-acre island offers a kind of ownership that is seldom available in the Berkshires. Surrounded by water, the property creates a natural sense of separation and calm, with broad lake views and a level of privacy that is difficult to replicate without sacrificing accessibility. Here, the experience is distinctly your own, yet the mainland is always within easy reach. The existing residence is positioned to take full advantage of the setting. A vaulted living space with a loft above, two fireplaces, and expansive windows and sliders bring in light and water views throughout the day. A covered porch extends directly toward the lake, offering a simple, immediate connection to the outdoors. Nearly every room engages the water in some way, reinforcing the feeling of being fully immersed in the landscape. For many, the true value here lies in the land itself. An island of this scale, with direct access and generous shoreline, presents a rare opportunity to shape a long-term vision in a setting that stands apart from more typical waterfront properties. Centrally positioned within the Berkshires and convenient to the region's cultural and outdoor destinations, the property offers a balance of seclusion and accessibility that is rarely achieved.

Fantastic opportunity to own a home in a peaceful cul-de-sac within the desirable Cornwall Estates. This lovely home sits on a level lot with almost 2.5 bucolic acres. Spanning just over 2,000 square feet, the home features a convenient first-floor primary bedroom and bathroom, vaulted ceiling in the living room and a screened in porch that leads to a large, partially fenced in backyard. Many recent updates and upgrades including kitchen and bathrooms, as well as the furnace and central AC system replacement. All of this and a heated community pool nearby and Great Barrington just minutes away, make this home ready for its next owners to create their own Berkshire journey and memories. Replaced/Updated Within the Last 3 Years: furnace, central AC, kitchen, bathrooms, all exterior doors, basement improvements Community Details: -8 homes in the community -$1,500 transfer fee due at closing from buyers to the Association -HOA dues will decrease to $900 per quarter ($300 per month) after two loans are paid off in July and October 2027 Rental Policy: -First rental term has a 28-day minimum -Second rental term has a 7-day minimum -Maximum rental term is 1 year -Lease extensions must be approved by the Association

This lovingly maintained, expansive contemporary colonial home in Rehoboth is now available. The main level of this home features a large, gourmet eat-in kitchen with an island, coffee bar, and plenty of room for a substantial dining table. The kitchen is open to the great room, which has soaring cathedral ceilings and many windows. Both the great room and kitchen feature doors that lead to a very large deck, which overlooks a professionally designed backyard. The first floor also features a large formal dining room and a primary bedroom suite complete with a fireplace and a fully renovated bathroom with custom shower. The park-like backyard has been excavated, leveled, and expansive hardscaping and patios have recently been installed. The upper level includes three additional bedrooms with an additional second floor bedroom suite with its own full bath. The finished walk-out lower level - which has a bathroom with shower - provides additional living space that could possibly become an in-law or au pair suite or apartment. The property also includes a Generac generator, central air conditioning, electric car chargers, and a reverse osmosis filtration system.

Postcard-worthy views of Cape Cod Bay are showcased from each room on the main level of this beautifully maintained ranch-style/contemporary influenced home. Relax and enjoy spectacular sunsets over the Bay from your year-round residence or seasonal retreat. Tucked away on a private road, this three-bedroom, two-bath home has been thoughtfully updated in recent years, featuring a new kitchen, updated bathrooms, replacement windows, a new furnace, and numerous additional improvements. Sited to maximize its exceptional water views, the home offers direct access to its gardens and spacious deck from nearly every main-level room. The deck features a relaxing whirlpool spa, creating the perfect setting for outdoor enjoyment. The main living area is ideal for entertainment, with a spacious living room featuring cathedral ceilings, a wood-burning fireplace, and expansive glass sliders that open to the deck and views beyond. The adjoining kitchen is equipped with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and flows seamlessly into a separate dining room.Also located on the main level are two bedrooms, including a generous primary suite with abundant closet space, a sitting area and home office nook, en-suite bath, and direct deck access. The guest bedroom is also generously sized and features sliders opening to the deck. The third bedroom is located on the lower level and offers its own private walkout entrance, making it ideal for guests or extended family. This level also includes a spacious laundry room and ample storage space. Whether you're seeking a full-time residence or a Cape Cod getaway, 25 Noon Drive offers a rare opportunity to enjoy stunning bay views, privacy, and comfortable coastal living.

There are certain neighborhoods on Cape Cod that people discover and immediately understand why so few homes are ever available.The kind of places where homes are thoughtfully sited on generous lots, mature landscaping softens the view from the road, and a quiet sense of permanence is immediately apparent. Places where ownership is often measured in decades rather than years, and where homes rarely come to market because they are quietly passed along through neighbors, friends, and family connections before the rest of the world ever knows they are available.Windward is one of those places.This coveted East Dennis enclave of custom McPhee-built homes has long been regarded as one of the area's best-kept secrets. Tucked away just minutes from some of the Cape's best beaches, Windward offers something increasingly difficult to find: privacy, space, and a level of understated elegance that never asks for attention yet quietly commands it.There are no gates here. None are needed.The winding roads, generous setbacks, meticulously maintained homes, and extraordinary pride of ownership create a feeling of exclusivity that is difficult to define but impossible to miss. It is a neighborhood for those who appreciate breathing room, who value quality over flash, and who understand that true luxury is often found in what isn't crowded, hurried, or easily replicated. Perhaps that is why so few homes ever become available. Once people find Windward, they tend to stay. Set near the end of a gentle curve in the road, 9 Baker's Pond enjoys one of Windward's most desirable settings. A sweeping circular driveway welcomes you to this custom Cape, thoughtfully designed to embrace both privacy and natural light. Inside, warm and inviting spaces include an eat-in kitchen with rich cherry cabinetry, a formal dining room ready for holidays and celebrations, and a comfortable living room centered around a handsome fireplace. The first-floor primary suite offers cathedral ceilings and a sense of retreat, while additional bedrooms and flexible living spaces provide room for family and guests. And then comes the surprise. Added by the current owners, the spectacular year-round sunroom was designed to do exactly what it does so beautifully--draw your eyes outward and showcase the extraordinary setting beyond. With soaring cathedral ceilings, shiplap detail overhead, and floor-to-ceiling windows that flood the space with natural light, it serves as both the heart of the home and a window into the remarkable oasis beyond. From here, the entire scene unfolds. What was completely hidden upon arrival reveals itself all at once--a private backyard oasis that feels more boutique resort than private residence. A heated saltwater pool with a cascading waterfall and graceful arcing water jets creates a resort-like experience, while an expansive bluestone patio, colorful plantings, and impeccably maintained grounds provide the perfect backdrop for both grand entertaining and quiet relaxation. The tiki hut cabana--with bar, refrigeration, television, and plenty of room for family and friends--invites spontaneous summer afternoons that effortlessly drift into evening. As landscape lighting begins to glow and the gardens settle into the soft light of dusk, it becomes easy to understand why so many treasured memories have been created here. Perhaps the greatest luxury is that it is all just steps from your back door. A private retreat designed to be enjoyed whenever the mood strikes. Some of the best moments of summer happen not at a destination, but at home. https://media.nausetmedia.com/sites/rgbdabmy/unbranded

Come see this contemporary home and be amazed at the peaceful, private setting on nearly 3 acres, abutting the Coonamessett River. The home has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and a bonus room, and has been renovated and well maintained. The main level features updated kitchen and baths, cathedral ceiling, skylights and a sunroom. French doors lead to a deck overlooking the river. Additional space is found in the finished, walk-out lower level. Two wood stoves - one on each level - provide efficient supplemental heating, complementing the gas heat. Septic was updated in 2021. Town water for domestic use and private wells for irrigation. Passing Title V in hand.

Distinctive mansard rooflines crown this 1870 former parsonage, a Provincetown landmark. For the last 35 years, the Hazel family home has been transformed by artists and craftsmen, with unique details preserved. The main level features sun-filled spaces with high ceilings, original pine floors, arched openings, and oversized windows. The chef's kitchen connects to both formal and informal living areas, each enriched with artwork and handcrafted character. Upstairs, wide corridors lead to 3 spacious bedrooms with soaring ceilings, period millwork and bay views. The entire top floor is the primary suite- vaulted ceilings, a fieldstone fireplace, a living room, and a ~200sqft private deck with sweeping bay views. Outside, the grounds evoke a private sculpture garden with stone walls, granite passageways, brick courtyards, and wrought-iron details. a pergola-covered terrace and stained-glass entry complete this truly unique offering.

Welcome to this charming 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath single-level ranch tucked away at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in desirable North Truro. Set on a generous 0.77-acre lot, this lovingly maintained, one-family-owned home offers privacy, space, and the timeless character of a true seaside retreat.From the moment you arrive, you'll appreciate the peaceful setting and sense of possibility. Inside, the easy one-level layout is perfect for summer getaways and comfortable year-round living. Sunlight fills the living spaces, while three well-sized bedrooms provide plenty of room for family and guests. With 1.5 baths and solid bones throughout, the home is ready for your personal touches to make it distinctly yours.Outside, fall in love with the new oversized private deck. Made for summer days and evenings. Host unforgettable gatherings, dine under the stars, or simply unwind surrounded by lush greenery. The expansive yard offers ample space for gardens, lawn games, or future expansion. A two-car garage, garden shed, and classic outdoor shower complete the quintessential Cape Cod experience. Just 10 minutes up Route 6, vibrant Provincetown awaits. Renowned beaches, art galleries, dining, and a lively cultural scene. Spend your days exploring all that P-Town has to offer, then return home to the tranquility of your own private retreat. Properties like this rarely come along. Whether you're dreaming of a summer sanctuary or a year-round coastal haven, this North Truro gem is ready to begin its next beautiful chapter with you.

Welcome home to 678 Boston Post Road... A sun-splashed, historic village colonial that seamlessly blends its charm with a sought after suburban community with many urban amenities. The open floor plan invites you in with a living room and adjoining dining room that spills into a versatile office or playroom. A charming white kitchen with an eat in area and half bath overlooks a fabulous fenced in backyard perfect for entertaining, gatherings and/or a play space. The second floor includes three generously sized bedrooms and a large updated bath. An additional bonus room can accommodate a nursery or second office. Step off of the farmer's porch and take a walk to Weston Town Center. There you can enjoy the many amenities Weston has to offer including playgrounds, the Weston Town Green with Summer Concerts, restaurants, a local market, boutique gift shops, financial institutions and the Weston Art and Innovation Center! With such a rare offering, don't wait to make Weston your new home!

Grand Queen Anne Victorian Home, formerly of the Weber Estate, nestled in a meticulously appointed British Garden with nearby urban and natural amenities. Through an expansive entertainment hall with comfortable living and dining rooms, stained glass windows of intriguing colors and shapes guide you through the home, creating a jeweled ribbon up the main staircase to the family rooms. The amount of original detailing maintained over the generations offers clear personalization of timeless designs, while allowing for the introduction of modern amenities. A prominent exposure floods the house with light and delight all day. The outdoor grounds reflect a curated effort to do justice to such a period estate, featuring spring flowering beds and sitting patios that usher in a summer of full, mature trees accompanying dahlias, delphiniums and hollyhocks, as well as vegetable patches that make room for perennials to create a wonderful private park.

Nestled in the highly sought-after Acoaxet neighborhood, this exceptional 4-bedroom, two full, and one half bath home offers the perfect blend of comfort, style and coastal charm. Ideally located alongside the 9th hole of the Acoaxet Golf Club, pristine beaches and scenic ponds, this property provides a truly desirable lifestyle.Step inside to an inviting open floor plan featuring a spacious dining area and family room. perfect for both everyday living and entertaining. The chef's kitchen is thoughtfully designed with high-end finishes and ample space for cooking and gathering. Additional highlights include new skylights, mudroom, laundry area, outdoor shower and an attached two-car garage with a versatile bonus space-ideal for a family room, home gym, or exercise studio. New roof and solar panels. A cozy fireplace and central air conditioning ensure year-round comfort.This is a rare opportunity to own a stunning home in one of the area's most coveted neighborhood.

The Rev. Edmund Sears grew up on a farm down the road in Sandisfield. He carried its sky with him. That sky gave us ''It Came Upon a Midnight Clear.'' Simon Winchester arrived 150 years later, trained his telescope on Saturn, and declared the stars were like ''diamonds on velvet.'' Eight books written here, a million words at least. c.1760 and 1840. 4 bedrooms, 3 baths. Library, keeping room with original crane fireplace, Aga kitchen, vaulted living room, screened-in porch. A c.1812 granary rebuilt as a writing studio with loft and full bath. Stone walls, orchard, meadow, vernal stream. 50 acres. 3/4 mile road frontage. Borders protected land. A serious Berkshire country property with a sky that still delivers. Offers in excess of $2,250,000 considered. The Rev. Edmund Sears grew up on a farm just down the road in Sandisfield, working it with his hands through the Berkshire seasons, a poem always singing through his head. He left at twenty-one for Union College in Schenectady, then Harvard Divinity School, then answered the call to carry the gospel to the frontier settlements of Ohio, where the forests were still being cleared, the winters were brutal, and the nearest town was days away by horse. He was a young man from a quiet hillside in the Southern Berkshires doing serious work at the raw edge of the known world. But Sandisfield had been that world not eighty years before, when James Ayrault built the first house on this very farm. In 1760 this hillside was the frontier, as wild and remote as anything Sears would find in Ohio. He came back east eventually. Settled in Wayland, Massachusetts, as a Unitarian minister. And in 1849 he wrote a carol that has been sung every Christmas since. The sky it describes, full of stars and angels near the earth, was the sky of this corner of the Southern Berkshires, where the air is clean and the nights are dark and the hills rise toward heaven in a way that stays with you long after you have gone. That remove is not historical. It is still here. Sandisfield sits two and a half hours from New York, two from Boston, and feels like neither. In the winter of 2001, nearly 150 years later, shortly after his own purchase of the property, Simon Winchester stepped outside at three in the morning and pointed his telescope at Saturn. The air was bitter cold. The sky was moonless, and the stars looked, he said, like diamonds on velvet. He came in only when the dawn chorus was beginning. He found out only later that morning the intimate connection: five years after writing that carol, Edmund Sears's own brother, Joshua, had lived on this very farm. Winchester had already written more than 20 books, many of them bestsellers. Over the next quarter century at Barnhill Farm he would go on to write eight more (soon to be nine). All were written in 'his study' he had built specifically fit for purpose: a c.1812 granary he found in serious disrepair, restored and re-erected here in 2006. The Property and the Setting Barnhill Farm sits on approximately 60 acres along Silverbrook Road, a lightly traveled, town-maintained road in Sandisfield. 3/4 of a mile of the property's own frontage runs alongside it. Stone walls border the drive. The sign at the road reads Barnhill Farm. Below it, in smaller letters: The Sears-Hawley House. Two Birthdays The original structure on this land was built around 1760 by James Ayrault, whose family had acquired this lot in Sandisfield's first land division. In 1840 a new addition was built in the Greek Revival style. The entire property was restored with care and precision in 1985 by an old-house specialist, who set aside every salvageable original element, recreated missing plaster and molding by hand, refitted the foundation with quarried stone. Not a house made to look old. An old house brought back to itself. Winchester purchased Barnhill Farm in 2001, continuing the project of lovingly updating an old house. In 2006 he renovated the original early colonial southern end of the home, transforming it from primarily being a screened-in porch: opening the interior, vaulting the ceiling to expose the timber beams, rebuilding the original galley kitchen behind the keeping room fireplace with custom cabinetry and the Aga set against the chimney, adding a mudroom entry from the driveway, and at the far end of the living space, building a dual-sided wood-burning fireplace with a new screened-in porch on its other face. Coming In Three doors face the driveway. The formal front door of the 1840 house opens into a proper entry hall. To the right, the Morning Room: a fireplace, Farrow & Ball Pink Ground on the walls. Further along, the library: dark aubergine walls, wood stove, shelves from floor to ceiling, the particular stillness of a room made entirely for books and the thinking they produce. At the end of the hall, a small bedroom, honestly more useful as a very good study. Across the hall is the keeping room, the informal heart of the 1760 house. A large fireplace anchors the space, now fitted with a wood stove. In the afternoon, light falls across the wide plank floors picking up the warmth in the old wood the way only afternoon light in a house this age manages to do. On winter mornings, breakfast happens here bathed in early light, and this is where people end up after dinner. Off to the north: a full bath with laundry, a pantry, and the larger of the two ground floor bedrooms, its door set into the corner of the west wall. Upstairs Stairs in the entry hall take you to a second floor landing with a primary bedroom, a guest room, dressing room-closet, and a full bath, with views over the orchard, quiet in the way that an upstairs room in an old house on a country road knows how to be quiet. A narrow staircase continues to a fully finished third floor attic. The Kitchen The Aga, cream and solid, is undoubtedly the heart of this bespoke kitchen. Custom cabinetry, built to the character of the house rather than imposed upon it, lines the walls. A peninsula of warm wood reaches out from the old kitchen into the newer open space beyond, bridging two centuries of cooking in a single easy gesture, and draws you into the vaulted living room. Winchester says the house is superbly designed for light, and he is right: in winter the sun rises directly into this kitchen and tracks the full length of the room through the day. Timber beams span the vaulted ceiling above wide plank floors. The living space extends toward the far end, where the dual-sided fireplace stands between the room and the screened-in porch, doing what a well-placed fireplace does: making both sides of itself worth being on. The Screened-In Porch This room is used in every season. In winter, glazed panels close off the weather and the sun warms it like a greenhouse. Breakfast out here, and afternoon tea, and wine in the evening when the fireplace is lit. Come late spring, some of the panels give way to screens and the room opens to the meadow and the sky. A long table for dinner. The telescope positioned to track the planets on their path across the southern sky. No meaningful light pollution reaches Barnhill Farm. The Granary The granary stands at the edge of the orchard, reached along a path through the perennial gardens. The apple trees spread west from it into the open meadow. It sits at exactly the right remove from the house: present but apart, close enough to walk to in the morning with your coffee, far enough removed from domestic routines to allow for contemplation and creation. Perfectly suited for guest accommodations as well. Winchester found it near Cambridge, New York: a c.1812 structure in serious disrepair. He had it carefully dismantled, restored and re-erected here in 2006. What stands today is a freestanding structure with intricate timber framing fully visible, books lining every wall, a working research library on the main level, and a sleeping loft above. A full bath is fitted at one end. Winchester steps out onto the studio stoop on mornings and breathes the air. Apple blossoms in May. Apple pressing parties in October. Winchester is taking the books and art with him. Everything else remains. The Art Studio, the Barn, and the Outbuildings The main barn is a weathered timber-frame structure whose interior Setsuko Winchester, a former journalist turned artist and historian, fitted with a chandelier from their Chelsea apartment and a mezzanine level. The design borrowed from a nearby barn she admired. An art studio and woodshop occupy the lower level. All windows in the main house were replaced with insulated units designed to match the character of the old house, and solar panels on the barn's south-facing roof cover electrical costs without disturbing the 19th century feel. The red equipment barn nearby provides an EV charging outlet and stands closer to the road. The Land The property moves from one outdoor space to the next, and no two are alike. Close to the house, a stone patio with a fire pit. Beyond it, a raised bed garden, and frog pond give you other spots to sit and contemplate, quietly listen to birdsong in the morning, or hear the peepers start at dusk. The orchard produces cider apples, and an abundance of peaches. Wild blueberry bushes run along the treeline where the old growth apple trees give way to forest. Setsuko has never used a pesticide or artificially fertilized the plants, relying instead on the compost produced on the property and finding the right spot for each varietal. In the pine grove beyond the meadow, the light changes completely. Pine needles carpet the ground. Adirondack chairs and a hammock have lived in here for years. Even in July it is cool and unhurried, the kind of place where time moves differently. A vernal stream meanders through the woodland beyond, heard before it is seen. The property borders protected land. 50' into the woods and the house is completely gone. The canopy closes. It is quiet in a way that is easier to feel than to explain. What This Is Edmund Hamilton Sears grew up down the road and never forgot the night-time sky which came upon a midnight clear. Simon Winchester found it, wrote his books and stayed 25 years. Setsuko Winchester arrived to continue work on the property while carefully maintaining its early American character. She shaped the land, the barn, the gardens, into what they are today. The house has been restored with skill and lived in with intelligence. The granary is intact. The orchard blooms every May. The sky has not changed. Come and see what that feels like.

Coastal Modern Surfside estate set on 1.14 acres of wooded and beautifully landscaped property with a pool. Four-bedroom Main House, Two-bedroom Secondary Cottage, One and a half car garage with Studio apartment/office above. Inviting Cabana and 16' x 32' heated gunite pool with waterfall and landscape lighting. The property is thoughtfully designed to be natural, deer resistant and inclusive of irrigation and uplighting. Ideally located 4/10th of a mile to Fisherman's Beach down a quiet stone/dirt lane. Selling mostly furnished (minus person items and artwork) for turn-key, move-in convenience. Owner is a licensed real estate agent in Massachusetts.

Heritage Meets Modern Comfort....Welcome to idyllic Olde Jackstraw Village—where timeless charm meets thoughtful updates! This 5BR Colonial stuns with wide pine floors, built-ins, and five fireplaces. Four bedrooms feature two large closets each. The huge walk-up attic (10-ft ceilings, insulated floor) offers 800+ sq ft of potential living space. Cook like a pro in the large kitchen with fireplace, vented hood, and freshly painted cabinets. Central A/C upstairs, Nest thermostats, smart lighting, and many 2022–2025 upgrades reflect pride of ownership. Enjoy a newer roof, windows, oil tank, water heater, heating system and New driveway. Outdoors: a serene 2-tier yard with firepit, trail, raised beds, and a shaded creek side area. Entertain on the deck or shoot hoops on the flat driveway with pro-grade system. The oversized 2-car garage has epoxy floors, painted walls, shelves, and ample storage. Quiet cul-de-sac near top-rated Fales School—immaculate, move-in ready, and truly special!

This stunning new construction home offers 3+ bedrooms and 2.5 baths across four levels of flexible, beautifully designed living space. Flooded with natural light, the main level features a great room with an open floor plan—perfect for family living and effortless entertaining. The chef’s kitchen is the center of the home, with quartz counters and backsplash, abundant storage, and an 8 foot island. A charming den/office on this level provides the perfect spot for work or relaxation, while the mudroom and laundry room add everyday function and ease. The primary suite offers a serene retreat with a large walk-in closet and a luxurious bath featuring double sinks. Two additional bedrooms and another full bath complete the second floor. The finished third floor and lower level offer more possibilities for a media room, playroom or gym. Outdoor living is inviting with a large back deck and welcoming front porch. Great location near the high school, library, UMass, shopping and beaches.