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188 Ocean View Avenue

Cotuit, MA 02635
  • $2,950,000
  • STATUS: Active
  • ON SITE: 61 Days
  • MLS #: 22504970
UPDATED: 32 min ago
$2,950,000
  • 5
    BEDS
  • 0.5
    ACRES
  • 3
    BATHS
  • 1
    1/2 BATHS
  • 3,740
    SQFT
  • $789
    $/SQFT
Neighborhood:
Type:
Single-Family Home
Built:
1830
County:
Area:

School Ratings & Info

School District:

Description

Welcome to the Captain Richard Snow Handy Estate, Circa 1830. Classic sea side Colonial offers elegance on prestigious Oceanview Avenue steps to pristine Riley's Beach & Loop beach. Fondly known as the General Mather House, on the National Register of Historic Places. Rare legacy property is being offered for the first time in nearly 90 years. Expansive rooms are designed for multi generational living for both family life and entertaining. Substantial addition was built to the rear in approximately 1917. On the second level you have plenty of room for guests with 5 bedrooms each offering easy access to 3 full baths. You'll love the original honey colored warm wide pine floors, custom paneling and the authentic 4 chimneys with 7 fireplaces, 3 are operational. Located on the first level where you will be relaxing with family and friends. Spacious kitchen w/ adjoining pantry & laundry room. Celebrating holidays will be special in the luxuriously large dining room, living room w/ built ins and parlor. Bonus family room with easy access to patio and screened porch for ocean breezes. Private 1/2 acre with rose Arbor, mature Holly and Linden trees. Buyer/agent to verify all information

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188 Ocean View Avenue Cotuit, MA 02635

  • Price: $2,950,000
  • Status: Active
  • On Site: 61 Days
  • Updated: 32 min ago
  • MLS #: 22504970
5
Beds
3
Baths
1
½ Baths
0.5
Acres
3,740
SQFT
$789
$/SQFT
1830
Built
Neighborhood:
Barnstable
County:
Barnstable
Area:
Barnstable
School District:
Barnstable
Property Description
Welcome to the Captain Richard Snow Handy Estate, Circa 1830. Classic sea side Colonial offers elegance on prestigious Oceanview Avenue steps to pristine Riley's Beach & Loop beach. Fondly known as the General Mather House, on the National Register of Historic Places. Rare legacy property is being offered for the first time in nearly 90 years. Expansive rooms are designed for multi generational living for both family life and entertaining. Substantial addition was built to the rear in approximately 1917. On the second level you have plenty of room for guests with 5 bedrooms each offering easy access to 3 full baths. You'll love the original honey colored warm wide pine floors, custom paneling and the authentic 4 chimneys with 7 fireplaces, 3 are operational. Located on the first level where you will be relaxing with family and friends. Spacious kitchen w/ adjoining pantry & laundry room. Celebrating holidays will be special in the luxuriously large dining room, living room w/ built ins and parlor. Bonus family room with easy access to patio and screened porch for ocean breezes. Private 1/2 acre with rose Arbor, mature Holly and Linden trees. Buyer/agent to verify all information
Exterior Features

Architectural Style Colonial Carport No Construction Materials ClapboardShingle Siding Dock No Fencing Partial Foundation Details BlockBrick/Mortar Lot Features Conservation AreaNear Golf CourseMarinaIn Town LocationWoodedLevelClearedSouth of Route 28 Open Parking Yes Patio And Porch Features PatioScreened Porch Pool Private No Roof AsphaltPitched Water Front No Water View No

Interior Features

Appliances DishwasherWasherRefrigeratorElectric RangeElectric DryerElectric Water Heater Basement Yes Basement1 Interior EntryPartial Cooling False Cooling Features None Entry Level 1 Entry Location First Floor Fireplace Features Wood Burning Fireplace YN Yes Fireplaces Total 3 Flooring HardwoodWoodVinyl Garage No Heating Yes Heating Features Hot Water Interior Features HU Cable TVPantryLinen Closet Laundry Features Laundry RoomSinkCountertopsFirst Floor Living Dining Combo No Master Bedroom Level Second Rooms Total 10

Property Features

Association No Elevation Certificate No Flood Insurance Required No Flood Zone X Improvement Assessments 609100 Land Assessments 1524400 Land Lease No Lead Paint Unknown Membership Required No Miles From Beach .1 - .3 New Construction No Nitrogen Sensitive Area Yes Other Assessments 35700 Property Attached No Property Sub Type Single Family Residence Road Surface Type Paved Sewer Septic Tank Special List Conditions None Tax Annual Amount 18564.4 Tax Assessed Value 2169200 Tax Book Number 35165 Tax Year 2025 Warranty Available False Year Built Description Updated/RemodeledCer. HistoricApproximate Year Round Yes Zoning RF

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