Peaceful (Pictures: mediadrumimages / @compassEA)
A beach house built by a sea captain.
Located on a small island, this home has privacy and style for those keen on being near the sea – and it was built by a sea captain, no less.
Situated on the western shore in Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA, this three-level, five-bedroom home has sunset views of Plymouth, Kingston, and Duxbury Bay – so you can tell it’s been created by someone who lives and breathes the sea.
It’s up for sale for around £2.9million, and is 2.960-square-foot in total.
There’s four acres of waterfront outside the property, and it’s just a ten-minute private boat ride from Duxbury Bay.
The antique summer home is rich in history, as it was built by sea captain Lamb in 1890, and named Anchors Aweigh – which it is known as to this day.
For the past 90 years, the home has been loved by the same family.
Secluded (Picture: mediadrumimages / @compassEA)
Relax on the decking (Picture: mediadrumimages / @compassEA)
However, it’s clearly time for change as it’s on the market and the listing says: ‘It is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to immerse yourself in the beauty of nature.
‘It will whisk you away from technology, traffic, and the chaos of daily life.
‘There are no commercial ferries that operate to the island.
‘Delve into exceptional boating, top-tier fishing, delectable shellfish, and unspoiled beaches in the bay.
‘It’s a beach house cottage with direct water frontage, and you can also walk out back and there are miles of nature trails that lead to woods.’
What a view (Picture: mediadrumimages / @compassEA)
A rustic-look toilet (Picture: mediadrumimages / @compassEA)
Highlights of the property include wood-panelled walls, exposed-beam ceilings, preserved hardwood floors, and a fireplace.
The kitchen features include a wood-burning stove for cosy coastal evenings, an antique oven, as well as a stainless-steel gas oven.
There are two decks and covered terraces, and the house is one of only 11 homes on the idyllic island.
The listing added: ‘The next buyer will be someone looking for a second home to enjoy the coastal lifestyle.
What a living room (Picture: mediadrumimages / @compassEA)
Cosy kitchen (Picture: mediadrumimages / @compassEA)
‘It’s a really unique opportunity to own this home, if you are looking for a getaway beach house property that has complete privacy where you can connect with nature.’
It is a coastal sanctuary in many ways, being surrounded by trees for extra seclusion, and the home encourages you to get back to nature with an outdoor shower and composting toilet.
It’s also powered by solar energy and is currently being used as a summer home – but this does mean it doesn’t have a heating system.
So it’s tranquil, but one for a keen nature-lover.
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Located on a small island, this home has privacy and style for those keen on being near the sea.