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The past several weeks have been nothing short of spectacular. Along with everyone else, I'm taking advantage of these long, beautiful days. 

Shining Sea Bike Path
Shining Sea Bike Path

In addition to biking to as many places as possible, I found a weekly yoga on the beach group that I had the pleasure of joining last week. Here we are:



Chappy. Oh my, it was out of this world! Really windy, so the kite surfers were flying, the waves crashing, a surfeit of sensations - sight, sound, smell. Glorious, is all I can say. So fortunate to live here and to be able to do stuff like this! 

Class was led by Michele at Michele Netto Yoga, who teaches a variety of classes in and around Falmouth and Mashpee. Were the kite-surfers distracting? You betcha, and didn't I love being distracted by them.

High, Low, and In Between

There are some eye-popping, really expensive homes that have recently come on the market, and I'm including my top picks here. 

But you know I like to address all price ranges, so from lowest to highest price range, here we go.

#21604707 
$550,000


There's not much for sale currently in North/West Falmouth in the $500's, a very popular price range. This one fits the bill. It's a spacious (2,352 s.f.) Colonial with 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, and lots of upgrades on a nice side street. The unique feature is a main bedroom suite over the garage, which would work really well for some people and not at all for others.

#21604579
$599,000

Also in West Falmouth, this is a good house that gets most of the job done. The first floor has been redone because of a broken water pipe last year. The limitations for some buyers are no first-floor bedroom suite and no garage, but because it's on a half acre, both of these might be possible. The question is setbacks from a vernal pool and the septic system. Under the circumstances, the asking price seems a bit high.
                        
#21605063  
$600,000


This house has common ownership to five dappled acres right behind the house and a path to a simply beautiful, almost 500-foot-long sandy beach on Ashumet Pond. The house is just right at 1,778 s.f., and it does have a first-floor bedroom suite and an attached garage. But really, the best thing about it is that spectacular pond. I was there last week on a hot Saturday, and there were only two people on the beach and no one boating on the pond. A secluded, secret spot!

#21605000 
$695,000


This New Silver Beach gem has bedrooms and bathrooms on all three floors, making it super comfortable for family and friends. There are second-floor views, it's only a block to the beach, and it has a huge double lot - rare in this neighborhood. This hits all the buttons. 

#21604430 

An interesting comp for Silver Beach Ave. above because it's the same price and the same general area of town, this home is in Wild Harbor Estates. Like New Silver Beach, there's a lovely sandy private beach, place for your kayaks and canoes, and tennis. This house is quite dated, however, and has a floor plan that had me wondering how I would make it work better. If you want to have some fun, click on the house and look at the pink bathroom.

#21604514
$759,000


This is a great comp for Alder Lane (above) because they're both in Wild Harbor Estates, and this house is priced only a small amount higher. This definitely has a better floor plan and an additional 500 s.f. It's decorated with that "Florida" flavor, so that will either appeal or not. The other limitation is there's no garage, and probably not anyplace to add one. 

#21604613
$900,000
I was looking forward to seeing this house because it is on Wings Pond, but when I got there, although the house has lots of glass along the back and a big deck, the leaves on the trees obscure the view, so this is probably a great view in the winter only. Good floor plan, with first-floor main bedroom suite, and the finished basement, and a two-car garage; but also sporting that Florida ambience.

#21604365
$2,189,000


Now we hit the big time in terms of price. This is really a beautiful home - young and well-designed, built, and decorated. But there's a big new house on stilts going up across the street that is smack-dab in the middle of what used to be the view from this house. 

#21504960
$2,200,000


This is in another one of our secret little neighborhoods. Black Beach is a private continuation of public Chapoquoit Beach, so it's sandy, gorgeous, and has those spectacular Buzzards Bay sunsets. The neighborhood consists of small, windy dirt roads that have been here for 100 years. It's really charming! This is an older home that's been redone, and has charm, space, comfort, and location. 

#21605085
$2,500,000


Vernon Ave. is classic Falmouth Heights, and this is a classic Falmouth Heights beach house! Set high on a hill, the views of Vineyard Sound and the Vineyard are all-encompassing. With 5 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms, it will graciously accommodate most buyers' needs. When you add in the wrap-around deck, bow windows, beautiful hardwood floors, a balcony, and an outstanding renovation that kept the provenance of the house uppermost, this home is a joy to see and to be in. If I win the lottery, this is the one I'll buy!

#21605128
$4,995,000


Carey Lane is yet another private, exclusive Falmouth neighborhood. Perched high above Buzzards Bay and adjacent to The Knob, there are probably only about 20 homes here, most with stunning west-facing views. I'm guessing this was the original home on Carey Lane, because it is quite a bit older than the others, and it shows its age. Rooms are small, floor plan not what we look for today, and the floors are uneven. It's not out of the question that even at this price, the house could be a "knock down" because the setting is exponentially stunning. The one thing I would save is the cutest "she-shed". Click on the picture above to see it.
 
They Say...

"Nadine was immensely helpful, making the process of buying a house move forward as smoothly as possible. Her quick responses and attentiveness to detail made us feel well-represented."
              
~ Salley & Rob
  
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Another happy buyer, with the key to the castle in hand! It often feels like a grueling marathon getting to this moment, but once there, it's joyous!

Home. Sweet home!
  
After Orlando...

Cape Cod Wave, a unique local online magazine, covered the vigil organized by No Place for Hate (a Falmouth organization that promotes peace and respect for all) on Falmouth Town Green after the dreadful Orlando incident. 

Their description of Helena Marschall's delivery of her award-winning poem is exceptional. Helena is 13 years old and in eighth grade. Take a look at Brian's story, and for sure, look at the video below. You'll be as moved as I was.


"A Word" by Helena Marschall

"Photo of the Year"

"Dancing Shrooms"

It's an understatement to say I was surprised when the "Photo of the Year" at the Upper Cape Camera Club turned out to be this one, my own. I hope it resonates with you as much as it did with Bob Singer, the judge. 

The day I saw these mushrooms on the tree, I was on a tight timetable. So my first thought was that I'd take a picture of it the next time I came by. But then I realized there probably wouldn't be a next time. The fungi are delicate, and either wouldn't be there or wouldn't look the same. The light would certainly be different. So I stood on the brakes, ran over, and danced around the tree myself while I experimented with angles and light.

(It certainly speaks to the quality of cell phone cameras, doesn't it?) 

The other contenders and winners are equally, if not more, wonderful. Take a look on the UCCC website.
  

The festive and fun Fourth has arrived again! This is certainly "our" holiday of the year. People have been arriving all week, and the worst - or maybe it's the best - is yet to come. 

It's just great to be in a place where everyone comes to enjoy their friends and family and have fun. Yet another one of the reasons I love living here!

Enjoy your Fourth!


Cordially,
Nadine 

Nadine Krasnow
Falmouth Fine Properties
P.O. Box 664
Falmouth, MA  02541
(617) 921-7552
nadine@falmouthfineproperties.com
www.falmouthfineproperties.com

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