188 Gansett Road WOODS HOLE | CA PE COD, MA
Presented by
Jack Cotton & Donna Sawyer
IMAGINE... being the first to arrive at a rare and beautiful location: Life is simpler and pure joy is gazing across an expanse of water at the horizon knowing that you can claim any portion of it as your own. In 1927, a gentleman from Philadelphia did just that. He chose this exact site from all the available horizon. It is now offered for the first time in nearly a century. Flanked by two water exposures, Buzzards Bay to the west and the postcard perfect Quissett Harbor on the east. This property boasts a shared beach, bathhouse and dock with a majestic residence featuring nine bedrooms and over 8,000 square feet of living space set on about four acres. Make a promise to yourself: Return to a simpler time, where life is defined by the elemental beauty of sea, sky and family.
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Jack Cotton Osterville Brokerage jack.cotton@sothebyshomes.com 508.776.0009 | jackcotton.com Donna Sawyer Falmouth Brokerage donna.sawyer@sothebyshomes.com 508.654.4359
ENTER... a world where time stands still. Warm wood tones welcome and embrace you as you enter the expansive foyer. Lit by bright ribbon of ocean and sky streaming through French Doors, the charm, grace and ambiance of a bygone era are apparent. Don’t be surprised if you find yourself slowing down a bit, noticing things seemingly for the first time… An osprey hovering over the Bay, young voices chasing a ball on the rolling lawns and that “all is right with the world” feeling that comes with life in the present, framed by the timeless residence and sea.
RENEW... as the sun rises over the protected waters of Quissett Harbor. A quick change, a choice among paddleboard, sailboat or a graceful pirouette off the deep water dock and the day begins. As the day unfolds, life moves as the sun moves from the Harbor to Buzzard’s Bay, where no two sunsets are ever alike. A perfect day from beginning to end.
MAIN FLOOR FEATURES FRONT ENTRY
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23'11" by 15'5", plus 9'8" by 16'9", plus 8' by 9'10" Overall dimension (T-shaped). Natural finish tongue-in-groove vertically-placed pine walls, ceiling, and floors. Large open staircase to second floor. Front-to-back views of Buzzard's Bay and Quissett Harbor through double-glass French doors on Bay side. • Storage closet under stairs. C OAT R O O M
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16’ by 12’’ Overall dimension Vertically placed tongue and groove painted wood walls. Rows of hooks and hanging areas; painted wood ceiling, spatter painted wood floor. Two windows facing Quissett Harbor. Door to bathroom A.
B AT H R O O M A
• Powder room, vertically placed painted tongue and groove walls (light blue). • Spatter painted floor, wall hung sink, window overlooking harbor. TELEPHONE ROOM
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12'1'' by 15'11 Overall dimension Vertically placed tongue-in-groove painted pine walls. Pine ceilings and floors. French doors opening to terrace windows facing front yard and Quissett Harbor.
LIVING ROOM
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19'4'' by 25' Overall dimension Windows on three sides consisting of French doors and double-hung windows. Views of Buzzard's Bay and Quissett Harbor. Two sets of French doors opening to screened porch. Natural finish wood floors. Painted tongue-in-groove vertical wood walls. Large fireplace with flush brick hearth, brick surround, and painted recessed paneling.
E N C LO S E D S U N P O R C H
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31'9'' by 18'11'' Overall dimension Screened openings on three sides. Beautiful views of Buzzards Bay and Quissett Harbor. Natural cedar shingle walls, natural finish wood floors, painted match stick ceiling. Exposed brick of living room fireplace.
MAIN FLOOR FEATURES LIBRARY
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15'1'' by 19'2'' Overall dimension Natural finish tongue-in-groove vertically-placed pine walls. Natural finish random width pine ceilings and floors. Recessed natural finish wood bookcases. French doors and windows opening to water side greensward and Buzzard's Bay. Fireplace with flush brick hearth brick surround and natural finish wood mantle.
FO R M A L D I N I N G R O O M
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26'7'' by 16' Overall dimension Natural finish tongue-in-groove pine walls. Natural finish wood ceilings and floors. Windows and French doors overlooking Buzzard's Bay. Large fireplace with flush brick hearth and brick surround and natural finish wood mantle. Recessed paneling above and on either side.
DINING-SUNROOM
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18'10'' by 16'7'' Overall dimension Step down with natural cedar shingle walls. Painted matchstick ceiling. Wood floors. Three walls of windows and French doors overlooking greensward and Buzzard's Bay.
K I TC H E N P R E PA R AT I O N R O O M
• 19' by 10'3'' Overall dimension • Glass front cabinets, natural finish wood countertops, painted wood cabinetry, natural finish • • • • •
wood floors. Maytag drop-in electric wall oven. Bosch under-counter dishwasher. Stainless steel sink with storage below. Freestanding Whirlpool refrigerator. Under-mounted bar sink with wood countertop.
PA N T R Y
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7'1" by 16' Overall dimension Natural finish wood counters, painted open shelving and cabinets under. Floor is natural wood, batten walls and ceiling. Freezer chest. Views of Quissett Harbor
MAIN FLOOR FEATURES M A I N K I TC H E N
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20' by 16'1'' Overall dimension Homasote and batten walls and ceiling, natural finish wood floors. Windows on three sides, views of both Buzzard's Bay and Quissett Harbor. Freestanding commercial-grade stainless steel double sink. Commercial-grade gas range with griddle. Stainless steel freestanding Coolerator stainless steel commercial-type refrigerator. Door to side entry.
O F F- K I TC E H N G AT H E R I N G R O O M
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12' by 15'7'' Overall dimension Homasote and batten walls and ceilings. Windows on two sides, views of Quissett Harbor. Natural finish wood floors. Built-in china cabinet with glass doors above. Painted recessed cabinet drawers and doors below. Natural finish wood countertop. Small bump-out foyer leading to back staircase and secondary outside entrance.
SIDE ENTRY
• 9'11'' by 3'1'' Overall dimension • Naturally-finished hard pine floors, staircase to second floor.
SECOND FLOOR FEATURES MAIN UPPER LANDING
• 14'5'' by 6'4'' Overall dimension • Opens to hallways going north and south. S O U T H & N O R T H H A L LWAY
• 43' by 5' (south) and 27'8'' by 3'7'' (north) Overall dimension • Hallways feature horizontally-placed painted wood walls, speckle-painted wood floors, painted exposed rafter ceilings. • Multiple doors to bedrooms, bathrooms and closets. SLEEPING PORCH
• 19'1'' by 14' Overall dimension • Windows on two sides featuring panoramic views of Buzzard's Bay and Quissett Harbor. Natural cedar shingle walls, painted floors, exposed painted rafter ceilings.
• Built-in bookcases.
SECOND FLOOR FEATURES BEDROOM 1
• 11'4'' b y 13'8'' Overall dimension • Windows on two sides, views of Quissett Harbor. • Painted horizontally-placed wood walls (blue), painted wood floors painted exposed rafter ceiling.
• Large closet. B AT H R O O M B
• Walk-in shower, wood floors, painted walls. • Two pedestal lavatories and water closet. BEDROOM 2
• 13'5'' by 14'10'' Overall dimension • Double windows overlooking Buzzard's Bay. • Painted horizontally-placed wood walls (yellow), speckle painted wood floors, painted exposed rafter ceiling. • Two closets.
WA L K I N L I N E N C LO S E T & L A U N D R Y
• Speckle painted floors, painted horizontally-placed wood walls. • Open linen shelving, under-eave storage. L A R G E U P P E R C LO S E T
• Painted horizontally-placed wood walls, painted exposed rafter ceiling, spatter painted wood floors.
B E D R O O M 3 - M A ST E R
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16' by 20'10'' Overall dimension Wall of windows overlooking Buzzard's Bay. Fireplace with flush brick heath, brick surround, painted wood mantle. Horizontally-placed painted wood walls (off white) , exposed painted rafter ceiling. Oversized double closet. Door to en suite Bath C.
E N S U I T E B AT H C
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Painted horizontally-placed wood walls (crème color). Stall shower and large claw foot tub, dual pedestal sinks. Double windows facing Buzzard's Bay. Natural finish wood floors.
SECOND FLOOR FEATURES BEDROOM 4
• 16' by 13'1'' Overall dimension • Dual windows overlooking Buzzard's Bay. • Painted horizontally-placed wood walls (off white), painted exposed rafter ceiling, spatter painted wood floors.
• Door to large closet and connecting Bath D. S H A R E D B AT H R O O M D
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Single window facing view. Painted horizontally-placed wood walls (peach); wood floors. Claw foot tub with shower. Pedestal sink.
BEDROOM 5
• 15'11'' by 13'5'' Overall dimension • Double windows facing Buzzard's Bay. • Painted horizontally-placed wood walls (blue-green), exposed painted rafter ceiling, spatter painted wood floors. • Large closet. • Door to Bath D. BEDROOM 6
• 19'7'' by 15'2'' Overall dimension • Painted horizontally-placed wood walls (off white), painted exposed rafter ceiling, spatter painted floors. • Three doghouse dormer windows overlooking Quissett Harbor. • Doors to shared Bath E and Guest Area Bath B. S H A R E D B AT H R O O M E
• Single window facing Quissett Harbor. • Natural finish wood floors. • Claw foot tub, single pedestal sink. BEDROOM 7
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15' by 15'9'' Overall dimension Painted horizontally-placed wood walls (light blue) and ceiling, spatter painted floors. Triple windows facing Quissett Harbor. Large closet. Door to shared Bath E. Secondary Hallway at Head of Kitchen Staircase
SECOND FLOOR FEATURES SLEEPING PORCH
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11'8'' by 16'9'' plus 4'3'' by 4'9'' Overall dimension Cedar shingle side walls, painted wood floors. Windows on three sides offering beautiful views of Buzzard's Bay and beyond. Painted exposed rafter ceiling.
G U E ST A R E A B E D R O O M 1
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16'10'' by 11'11'' ply 4'5'' by 7'3'' Overall dimension Painted horizontally-placed wood walls (blue-green). Double windows facing side yard. Painted exposed rafter ceiling, spatter painted wood floors. Large closet. Door to shared Bath A.
G U E ST A R E A S H A R E D B AT H A
• Painted horizontally-placed wood walls (peach). • Window facing side yard. • Single pedestal sink, claw foot tub with shower enclosure. G U E ST A R E A B E D R O O M 2
• Windows on two sides, beautiful views of Quissett Harbor. Painted horizontally-placed wood walls (yellow).
• Large closet. • Painted wood floor, painted exposed rafter ceiling. • Door to Guest Bath A. G U E ST A R E A B AT H B
• Painted wood walls (dark peach) painted exposed rafter ceiling. • Single window facing Quissett Harbor. • Single pedestal sink, large claw foot tub.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES AT T I C
• Access by second floor hallway staircase. • Fully floored with doghouse dormer windows. • Perfect for game room or storage. BASEMENT
• Poured concrete foundation • Original electric service • Large laundry room with oversize window wells and two double sets of porcelain sinks
• Walk-out stairway to side yard. • Gas-fired water heater • Two large Waterbury natural gas-fired warm-air furnaces (North furnace inoperable)
EXTERIOR
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Natural cedar shingle side walls. Beautifully matured landscaped grounds. Mature foundation plantings. Asphalt-paved driveway. Walkway to shared bathhouse with rooftop deck. Various storage and changing rooms. 159 foot pier to ramp and floating dock on Quissett Harbor.
Please verify all information contained herein. Property being sold in as-is condition, buyer responsible for any septic upgrades. Town of Falmouth assessor information does not reflect new lot configuration; information will likely change as plans have been revised. Bedroom count may vary depending on definitions. Property includes 188 and 0 Gansett Road, taxes and assessments are combined. Updated plan is available upon request. Existing bath house and dock to be shared with two abutting neighbors. Existing roof shingles are assumed to be asbestos and to be removed by buyer during renovation.
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