188 Ocean View Avenue new Save Request In-Person Tour Request Virtual Tour
Cotuit,MA 02635
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 3,740 sqft
Price per Sqft $788
MLS Listing ID 22504970
Style Colonial
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 1
HOA Y/N No
Abv Grd Liv Area 3,740
Year Built 1830
Annual Tax Amount $18,564
Tax Year 2025
Lot Size 0.500 Acres
Acres 0.5
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Source Cape Cod & Islands API
Property Description
Welcome to the Captain Richard Snow Handy Estate, Circa 1830. Classic sea side Colonial offers elegance on prestigious Oceanview Avenue steps to pristine Riley's Beach & Loop beach. Fondly known as the General Mather House, on the National Register of Historic Places. Rare legacy property is being offered for the first time in nearly 90 years. Expansive rooms are designed for multi generational living for both family life and entertaining. Substantial addition was built to the rear in approximately 1917. On the second level you have plenty of room for guests with 5 bedrooms each offering easy access to 3 full baths. You'll love the original honey colored warm wide pine floors, custom paneling and the authentic 4 chimneys with 7 fireplaces, 3 are operational. Located on the first level where you will be relaxing with family and friends. Spacious kitchen w/ adjoining pantry & laundry room. Celebrating holidays will be special in the luxuriously large dining room, living room w/ built ins and parlor. Bonus family room with easy access to patio and screened porch for ocean breezes. Private 1/2 acre with rose Arbor, mature Holly and Linden trees. Buyer/agent to verify all information
Location
State MA
County Barnstable
Zoning RF
Direction Main Street Cotuit to Left on Oceanview Ave. Close to Cross Street, to 188 on right.
Rooms
Basement Interior Entry,Partial
Primary Bedroom Level Second
Bedroom 2 Second
Bedroom 3 Second
Bedroom 4 Second
Dining Room Built-in Features,Dining Room
Kitchen Kitchen,Pantry
Interior
Interior Features HU Cable TV,Pantry,Linen Closet
Heating Hot Water
Cooling None
Flooring Hardwood,Wood,Vinyl
Fireplaces Number 3
Fireplaces Type Wood Burning
Fireplace Yes
Appliance Dishwasher,Washer,Refrigerator,Electric Range,Electric Dryer,Electric Water Heater
Laundry Laundry Room,Sink,Countertops,First Floor
Exterior
Fence Partial
View Y/N No
Roof Type Asphalt,Pitched
Street Surface Paved
Porch Patio,Screened Porch
Garage No
Private Pool No
Building
Lot Description Conservation Area,Near Golf Course,Marina,In Town Location,Wooded,Level,Cleared,South of Route 28
Faces Main Street Cotuit to Left on Oceanview Ave. Close to Cross Street, to 188 on right.
Story 2
Foundation Block,Brick/Mortar
Sewer Septic Tank
Level or Stories 2
Structure Type Clapboard,Shingle Siding
New Construction No
Schools
Elementary Schools Barnstable
Middle Schools Barnstable
High Schools Barnstable
School District Barnstable
Others
Tax ID 033009001
Distance to Beach .1 - .3
Special Listing Condition None