This contemporary farmhouse offers a luxurious lifestyle! Built in 2015, is set on 28 acres of open fields and woodlands. The unique interior of this dazzling 3 bedroom home is notable for its open flow, soaring vertical space and a large wrap-around interior balcony. There is a first-floor main bedroom suite with a private bath and 2 bedrooms on the upper level. The large first-floor heated sunroom offers a plethora of floor-to-ceiling windows and stunning views of the countryside. 3 car attached garage. Escape to your private North Shore sanctuary! Available now.CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO
320 Concord Street exemplifies the definition of a country pied-a’-terre. This 1969 renovated home sits on nearly two acres steps away from Walkers Creek. A circular gravel drive leads to what looks like a converted barn. The current owners purchased the property on July 21, 2005, and have lovingly renovated it inside and out. Every detail has been thoughtfully planned and executed.
While the home may not suit everyone’s taste or needs, it offers a unique charm. The first and second-floor living area covers 1,010 square feet, but thoughtful design choices, high ceilings, and a fluid layout make it feel more spacious. The kitchen opens to a deck and blends seamlessly into the dining room with a closeted built-in bar. The living room leads to a multi-level deck and bluestone patio, expanding the entertaining area and showcasing the picturesque backyard, with gardens, a rolling lawn, and beautifully pruned fruit trees.
The second floor provides two bedrooms, including a primary bedroom with a bank of custom-built storage solutions. The first-floor media room offers flexibility as a potential third bedroom.
Although the home has only one bathroom, it is a luxurious space, featuring custom Burmese teak cabinetry, a steam shower, and heated floors.
The lower level, not included in the total square footage, provides additional versatility with a partially finished workshop, office, and storage area.
Every corner of this home reflects care and love. The property includes a potting/storage shed and a fantastic custom chicken coop that resembles a five-star hotel. (It is unclear if the chickens are negotiable) This one-of-a-kind property won’t stay on the market for long. To learn more, call or text 978-764-4506.
Listing Courtesy of Barbara Dugan Engel & Völkers | By The Sea
SOLD! The Seller deferred offers for 10 days allowing our team to hold 4 Open Houses and do numerous private showings. We received 13 Offers and the property sold for$560K, $111,000 over the asking price! After decades of happiness and cherished memories, the torch is being passed. This 3-bedroom Cape Cod-style home offers a level lot and an enviable location in one of Ipswich’s “hidden” neighborhoods. Walk to the Ipswich River public landing. Stroll to the Little River Store, grab a sandwich, and dine with the egrets! Estate sale. This property is being sold “As Is”. Bring your architect/contractor. CLICK HERE for more information and photos
Gothic Revival!This is an early photo of our listing in Gloucester’s famed village of Lanesville. Click on the photo for more information on this estate sale.
The Pooler Team had the privilege to facilitate the transfer of this landmark North Shore equestrian property. Our buyer clients are jubilant!:
“We are so happy to say that this ”slice of heaven” is officially ours (or perhaps better said we are her caretakers” Be on the lookout for fun and educational opportunities at Aquila. Feels like home to me.”
“This place is honestly ‘spiritual’, there is work to be done in that we are going to rehab the 1880 carriage barn and probably do an indoor as well. The outdoor ring is spectacular and huge and needs only lots of horses to work on it. I do indeed, feel like the luckiest, girl alive.”
Our downsizing Buyers have been ‘homeless’ for several months after selling their Manchester home in August. They were the first showing at 50 Broadway in Rockport. They immediately made an irresistible offer and will own their new property before Christmas! We ‘kissed a lot of frogs’ to find this gem, quipped Kristal. We are so happy for our treasured clients.
SOLD for $2,050,000 August 2022! The owners of this magnificent home decided to defer offers for 10 days. This allowed our team to show the property multiple times and hold 4 Open Houses. The result was tremendous interest and an offer that was $50Kabove the asking price! It closed in 30 days.
This unique downtown property offered attributes that were particularly attractive to our client, a health care safety company offering state-of-the-art pharmaco-vigilance services for the pharmaceutical industry. 6 Park Street features a dazzling 1889 Victorian that was thoughtfully updated to support both residential and business purposes on a rare mixed-use 1-acre lot. After negotiating a very favorable agreement, we were able to help the company’s principals reach a comfort level that their planned usage would be allowed in Topsfield by coordinating meetings with the building inspector and their local attorney during the home inspection period. We wish them great success in their venture!
Ensconced on a private cul-de-sac adjacent to the Rockport Golf Club, this well-kept, intelligently designed 3 bedroom home offers a luminous open-concept floor plan that is ideal for larger gatherings as well as…
An unprecedented Seller’s Market is creating vicious bidding wars on the North Shore
It is a well-known fact that Buyers are routinely waiving contingencies in an anguished attempt to procure an accepted offer. With apologies to Edvard Munch, it is enough to make an eager buyer SCREAM!
Waiving your right to a home inspection is a big risk, especially if you’re buying an older home or foreclosure or any property you plan to flip or rent out to others. Without an inspection, it’s impossible to know what problems lie within a home — or, more importantly, how much time and money those problems will take to fix.
When you don’t have that information, there’s no way to know you’re making a smart deal. What if you find wiring issues when tearing out the walls? What if your future renter finds black mold? Will you be liable for their medical bills? You’re taking a huge risk when you can’t fully assess a property before buying it.
If you’re considering waiving this contingency, you’ll want to think about:
The home itself: How old is it? Who were the previous owners? How well-kept does it look, both inside and out?
Your budget: Do you have the resources to address a big issue if it crops up?
Your team: How confident are you in your contractors if something serious arises? Do you also have a good attorney on your side in case there are legal issues?
Before you opt to waive your inspection contingency we always advise that you bring in your most trusted contractor or knowledgeable advisor to view the home with you. Do they see any glaring issues? Any signs that indicate a deeper problem may be present? Don’t be afraid to walk the property several times to be sure. Additionally, always use an experienced professional Realtor that will be able to point out potential pitfalls.
Look very closely at the seller’s disclosures you receive. If there has been a lot of work done on the home, it may be a red flag that bigger issues exist on the property. Ask your Realtor to search the public record and procure the deed of the property in order to report any potential concerns before making your offer.
Sold on December 8th 2020! Nestled in lush woodlands at the end of a long private drive, this distinctive, architect-designed contemporary home on nearly 5 acres offers unsurpassed privacy yet is convenient to excellent public and private schools, highway, shopping, and commuter rail. The flowing open-concept floor plan and a plethora of skylights, windows, glass doors, and vaulted ceilings create a serene luminous atmosphere. This remarkable home offers superb spaces for everyday living, working from home, extended families, and those considering aging in place possibilities. Three wood-burning fireplaces! The wood deck invites your barbecue grill and is perfect for evening star gazing under light pollution-free skies.
This well-tailored brick Tudor Revival was built circa 1920. It enjoys the unique aspect of having frontage on freshwater Niles Pond as well as frontage on a deeded sandy beach on Gloucester’s Outer Harbor. Now lovingly referred to as ‘Swan Cottage’, the current owner purchased this signature property in 2006 and proceeded to enhance its legacy with a series of spectacular additions and renovations. The 2+ acre lot includes a 3-room granite cottage, manicured grounds, and a formal rose garden. A brilliant array of well-established border gardens and thoughtfully designed plantings dot the broad lawn and granite outcroppings of this magical estate.
This home was listed for $450K on July 29th, 2019. It was an estate sale with a mandate to get the highest price possible. It sold for $553K . For the first two weeks of August, we showed the property to over 40 qualified buyers (there were no open houses per request of the estate) and entertained multiple offers. The market spoke as offers shot up and contingencies melted away.
One of the first things that people say when we meet them is “You always represent such special houses”!
We must confess that our hearts lean toward unique homes and the people who love these uncommon homes. We delight in marketing homes that have ‘intangible’ value. The value that comes from privacy, layout, patina, sunlight, views, prevailing breezes, gardens, trees, fireplaces, and yes, sometimes quirkiness! We will sing the praises of homes that don’t rely solely on the latest amenities and finishes to tell their stories. We love selling homes that have a sense of timelessness and place.
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No matter how many homes someone has owned or how analytical they are, the heart always speaks first. Buyers purchase homes that feel right. Buyers want to see themselves swimming in the quarry, relaxing by the fire with a good book, creating masterful culinary delights or perhaps, a grilled cheese sandwich, in the kitchen. They can feel how it will be to have coffee on the deck, watch the birds, or take a relaxed stroll through the neighborhood.
Overlooking Walkers CreekPigeon Cove Rockport
The funny thing is that often the homeowner had the same feelings when they first saw their house. It is a privilege to watch a seller describe their home, their yard, their neighborhood and their memories of living there. Most unique homes are not perfect, but time and again, we see buyers falling in love with a house not despite the quirkiness but because of it. Knowing the idiosyncrasies of homes that we sell and the clients we represent allows us to find the perfect buyer and in doing so, obtain the best price.
When we put a buyer, a seller, and a home together, we know that we are participating in a kind of alchemy. Our clients sense it too. It’s a win-win!
SOLD SUMMER 2019! When we want to experience the most inspirational ocean sunsets and refreshing sea breezes on Cape Ann, we head to Gloucester’s historic village of Lanesville. We love to walk on Lanes Cove’s newly reconstructed breakwater and drink in the magic! We are honored to be marketing the ‘Pancoast House’, a circa 1845 Cottage named after the renowned artist, Morris Hall Pancoast, who once lived and painted there. Sited directly above the cove, it is the kind of place I imagine a budding novelist escaping to on languid summer retreats. Or perhaps a plugged-in urbanite seeking a restorative getaway from the hectic pace of city life. Live your special dream here.
It is a new day and we are with a new company, Churchill Properties! We are thrilled that you are here! Our new site will develop and blossom with the Spring market. We will be opining about The North Shore and Cape Ann with a strong emphasis on residential real estate and all its fascinating components.
SOLD OCTOBER 2019! Wilderness Farm is an opportunity to craft your rendition of the perfect equestrian home. The complex includes a 4 bedroom main house, separate 2800sf studio with guest quarters, a 4 stall barn, and an indoor riding ring, all on acres of fenced paddock and lawn. The lot includes an adjacent 8.8-acre undeveloped parcel for privacy and further equestrian use. Wilderness farm abuts and enjoys DIRECT private access to the 525 acre Sagamore Hill Conservation Area with scenic equestrian trails! Ensconced in the heart of horse country, Wilderness Farm is a short trailer ride to Crane Beach, Appleton Farm, Groton House, Myopia Schooling Field, and Bradley Palmer State Park and more! ALSO OFFERED at $1,395,000 WITHOUT 60 CANDLEWOOD on apprx 5.1 ACRES. ASK KRISTAL or RON
Invest in your dream! A unique opportunity to own an 8.8-acre undeveloped lot that is located in the heart of ‘horse country’ and abuts over 500 acres of the Sagamore Hill Conservation Area. More information can be found at: www.60Candlewood.com
Upon partnering with us, our initial step involves uncovering the distinct characteristics that set your property apart. We are staunch advocates for the notion that the secret to a swift sale at the pinnacle of market value lies in crafting an exceptional narrative about your home. Leveraging our comprehensive suite of talents and resources, we highlight everything that transforms your property into a home, from standout features to subtle nuances. Through stunning visuals, captivating videos, and engaging descriptions crafted by our specialized marketing team, we ensure your property is presented in the best light possible.
SOLD! A NEW OWNER AND A NEW BEGINNING FOR A SPECIAL PROPERTY! “Inchcape” is an enticing three-level antique cottage overlooking unspoiled Lanes Cove. Every room frames views of the picturesque cove, Ipswich Bay, ocean sunsets and the magnificent granite breakwater. Lanes Cove is a sanctuary for local lobster and pleasure boats. The sounds of laughter bubble as neighbors chat, dogs and people swim, and kayakers leisurely paddle.
