A $14 Million Cape Cod Home Packed With the Charm of a Bygone Era Is Listed for the First Time in 50 Years
Cape Cod, a hook-shaped peninsula that extends off Massachusetts into the Atlantic Ocean, is the quintessential picture of New England, with its boat-filled harbors, tranquil marshlands, pristine beaches, and sprawling, shingle-style homes. The Cape, as it’s often referred to, is probably most famous as the base of the Kennedy family at their waterfront compound in Hyannis Port, where John F. Kennedy and Jackie Kennedy would summer with their family.
Located on the “elbow” of the peninsula, 20 miles east of Hyannis Port, is the seaside town of Chatham. First settled in the middle of the 17th century and today one of the wealthiest enclaves on all of the peninsula, Chatham also has a relaxed lifestyle that includes clam bakes and local fish markets. Now listed for $14 million, 552 Shore Road is a rare opportunity to live among the charming cottages and multi-million-dollar mansions along what is widely considered one of the most prestigious streets in Chatham.
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The rambling, shingle-style bluff-top estate is listed for the first time in more than 50 years, and it is currently the most expensive home on the market in Chatham. Situated on a 2.86-acre lot, the 5,868-square-foot home has seven bedrooms, six full bathrooms, and one powder room spread over two floors. Each room seamlessly flows from one to another and retains the charm of a bygone era through reclaimed wood floors, paneled walls, beamed ceilings, and French windows. Each room is flooded with natural light and has a mix of classic pastel hues, apt for a region where a light color palette and nautical design elements are frequent decorative motifs.
The home feels as though you’ve stepped into a different era. The spacious living room features salmon-colored paneled walls with gray-colored wood floors, a large fireplace, and white window accents. It seamlessly connects to the nearby formal dining room, complete with built-in bookshelves, beamed ceilings, and gorgeous red walls. The room has a wall of windows that perfectly frame the verdant yard and Atlantic Ocean, which is visible from nearly every room in the house.
The home is elegant yet not fussy or pretentious, and it feels exceptionally intimate and cozy. The kitchen features whitewashed cabinetry, wood floors, built-in shelving, and plenty of windows, plus an informal breakfast area and a portable kitchen island. Elsewhere on the main floor are a large library, a sitting room, a study, and a couple of bedrooms. There’s also an attached garage.
Upstairs is where you’ll find the remaining five bedrooms, including the primary suite, which privately occupies a wing of its own and offers a fireplace, dual closets, and an en suite bathroom. The bedrooms have vaulted wood-beamed ceilings, and some are designed with blue pastel-patterned wallpaper, adding a dose of whimsy to the beachside escape.
Outside, there’s al fresco dining, rolling lawns, seating areas, a large seaside terrace, and a wooded path that leads to a private beach. The home is surrounded by manicured hedges and expertly landscaped flowers, like blooming hydrangeas in the summer, and is shielded by towering mature oak trees.
The property is listed with Paul Grover of Robert Paul Properties.
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