MLS Tour during the last couple of weeks featured some interesting properties, as always. The variety of what's available is wonderful for buyers - Falmouth is not the kind of town that has a "look". Come with me, and see some of the homes I saw:

Click on the image or address link below for more information about each home, or look for other homes
on the Property Search of my website.  

#21303939

230 Old Main Road, North Falmouth

$580,000

And the winner is...230 Old Main Road, in North Falmouth! I don't think the photos do it justice, so here's how I experienced it: To begin with, it's down a long, unpaved lane, with only one house that precedes it. The road has a slight curve, so when I arrived at the house, it was a lovely surprise. 

It's a simple home, with artistic choices and a respect for craft throughout, and a unique and pleasing floor plan. There are garden vistas from every window, and the yard is private and lovely. 

With an asking price of $580K, it's a little high for 1,820 square feet (3 bedrooms and 3 baths), but someone may just fall in love with it and the setting, and feel it's worth more than the size usually brings.  

#21300603

41 Ovington Drive, West Falmouth

$229,000

If the budget is small and your needs are few - say, you just want some place to lay your head that will be clean and dry but AT the beach - then this is it, for only $239,000. 

Can you imagine a whole house that's only 676 square feet? With 2 bedrooms and one bath, this has been renovated so tastefully that everyone who sees it wants to bring a toothbrush, a hairbrush, a pot and a pan, maybe 2 dishes, jammies and jeans, and move right in! 

On a cute lot, there's even a sweet patio and place to grill. But best of all, it's practically at the Seacoast Shores beach and brand, spanking-new clubhouse. This is the essence of summer fun!

#21302484

5 Fisher Road, Falmouth

$545,000

Also in Seacoast Shores (a saltwater peninsula that has that old-time beach community look but with many homes that have been seriously upgraded in the last few years), this is a builder's own home. He lavished love and bucks on this, spending over $250,000 on materials alone. 

With a peek at the water, the first floor has an entertainment kitchen, family room, and guest room, with wide open spaces to the decks and yard. Upstairs is the kitchen, dining and living rooms, and additional bedrooms; and French doors to decks and views. 

Feels a little like a tree house - remember how much fun and private it was to climb up and survey the world below? This is like that! And with the very best of materials and comforts, the beach around the corner, soft air, and summer breezes - not a bad price. 

#21301493

3 Kettle Hole Road, Falmouth

$759,000

At $759,000 and 3,730 square feet, this 4-bedroom, 5-bath home, on over an acre of park-like grounds close to town, the beach, and Woods Hole, offers the most flexible space for lots of people to share the pleasures of living at the beach. 

Added onto and mostly redone in 2003, there is an Aga range and walk-in pantry for the cook, vegetable plots for the gardener, and even a sand trap for the golfer! If that's not enough, the house has been designed for the addition of an elevator should the need arise. 

Live comfortably, entertain graciously, and make happy memories. And if the price is too steep, it's a home that I could see easily adapting to two families sharing the ownership. Then it's REALLY the best space, but for half the money!

And last, but hardly least...

#21301748

681 Sandwich Road, East Falmouth

$1,395,000

Have you seen Cape Cod Winery at 681 Sandwich Road? Have you stopped in for a tasting? I always thought these owners were brave to grow the grapes, as well as make the wine. (Vintners I know mostly buy their grapes, and then process them to make their unique wines.) 

But yes, here in Falmouth, in Hatchville, there is a winery on 9.5 acres that also borders conservation land and the Coonamessett River (reaping not only wine, but the benefit of more land and privacy). The original house is now the shop and office of the winery; there is a legal 800-square-foot apartment over the 2-car garage; and there's a barn that is a charming function facility. Oh, the possibilities! Currently producing 27,000 bottles annually, the sellers believe that a new owner could produce up to 80,000 bottles each year. 

If all this hasn't set your mind to spinning, the land has been engineered for between 5-8 house lots on a cul-de-sac. Lots sell between $150-250K in this area. Because of the charm of the setting and the proximity of the conservation land and the river, these lots would probably be valued on the higher end.

You do the numbers: the asking price is $1,395,000. I don't have comps for any other local wineries, but having approved subdivision plans seems to be a good indicator of value. 

#21303033

26 Jeffrey Lane, East Falmouth

Now $299,900!

Regular readers know that last month, my own sweet house was just placed on the market for sale. A few days later, I did accept an Offer to Purchase. But it came with a closing date that was only 4 weeks away from the Offer. 

Ms. Big Shot here (that would be me) thought, "Oh, I can find a house, I can always find a house" - but I couldn't find a house! I tried...and tried...and tried. I didn't sleep for four days and nights, I went to towns I don't want to live in and considered homes I hated. In the end, I returned the deposit check. I'm sure that the "real estate gods", for whom I have deep respect, will lead me to the right place when the right time comes.

In the meantime, I've decided to both reduce the price and finish part of the lower level into 2 bedrooms, a bath, and a family room.

The house and garden are looking appealing, and the air conditioning felt great on the one warm day we had. If you know anyone who might be interested, or if you could be, please let me know. I am pleased to show it!