Snug Harbor is on Duxbury Bay in the center of Washington Street. The nearest cross street is Harrison Street. Washington Street runs along the north half of the shoreline in Duxbury from Powder Point to Hall's Corner. Bay Road runs along the southern half of the shoreline. Snug Harbor is a public focal point for local activity in Duxbury. Several popular shops make their home here, including the ever-popular French Memories bakery. On a warm day, there's nothing more pleasant than sitting on the deck with a scone and coffee. The harbor itself, and the Duxbury Yacht … (4 comments)
Tinkertown is an area on the southwest side of Duxbury. The area runs along both sides of Elm Street and Tobey Garden, north of Tremont Street, from Tremont Street up to the Route 3 overpass. Tinkertown was established in 1757. Many tinkers and other tradesmen, especially those serving the shipbuilding trade, lived here in years past. In the past few years, homes in this neighborhood have sold for prices between about $300,000 to $600,000. The Duxbury public schools start with Chandler Elementary School, then the Alden School, Duxbury Middle School and Duxbury High School. The side streets off … (0 comments)
Apple Hill Lane is a cul-de-sac neighborhood on the west side of Duxbury, near the Chandler Elementary School. In the past few years, homes in this neighborhood have sold for $495,000 to about $550,000. The Duxbury public schools start with Chandler Elementary School, then the Alden School, Duxbury Middle School and Duxbury High School. I lived here once, over ten years ago. It's really nice, quiet and friendly. It's surrounded by conservation land and edged with a big pond. Many of the residents are raising their families here, or have raised their children and still … (2 comments)
Set on one of the largest lots in the exclusive Sandy Cove neighborhood, this handsome, 1850 waterfront colonial offers an idyllic coastal lifestyle with direct private beach access and spectacular views in an estate-like setting. 131 Atlantic Avenue has 4,431-square foot of living area, located on 1.97 acres. Boasting 11 rooms, 5 bedrooms, 4 full and 1 half bathrooms and 3 fireplaces, this much-admired home retains its original character and includes many recent updates, including the family room, kitchen, bathrooms, central air and modern amenities. The overall effect is marvelous, enchanting, tranquil and comfortable. The renovated … (12 comments)
Set on one of the largest lots in the exclusive Sandy Cove neighborhood, this handsome, 1850 waterfront colonial offers an idyllic coastal lifestyle with direct private beach access and spectacular views in an estate-like setting. 131 Atlantic Avenue has 4,431-square foot of living area, located on 1.97 acres. Boasting 11 rooms, 5 bedrooms, 4 full and 1 half bathrooms and 3 fireplaces, this much-admired home retains its original character and includes many recent updates, including the family room, kitchen, bathrooms, central air and modern amenities. The overall effect is marvelous, enchanting, tranquil and comfortable. The renovated … (6 comments)
homes: 370 River Street, Norwell
- 06/23/13 09:08 AM
370 River Street, Norwell, is known as "The Delano House". It was built in 1802 by the shipbuilder William Delano. From the first view of the wedding-cake exterior, the Delano House exudes the elegance and period detail of a fine Federal home. This remarkable and esteemed house is the perfect mixture of modern amenities and classic design.
14 rooms, 4 bedrooms, 2 full and 1 half bathrooms and 8 (that's eight) fireplaces surround you in this proud and magnificent, 3 1/2-story, 5,377-square foot home. The modern kitchen boasts cherry cabinets, a soapstone counter and stainless stell appliances, including a 6-burner … (2 comments)
58 King Caesar Road, Duxbury, is a stately, impressive waterfront home with a private dock overlooking the bay. Located at the mouth of the Bluefish River on Powder Point, this 1904 signature estate was designed by the prominent architectural firm of Peabody & Stearns. Impressive in both design and decor, it showcases a unique floor plan with water views of Duxbury Bay. 9-1/2 foot ceilings, a spacious foyer, 6 fireplaces and quality craftsmanship throughout grace this elegant, 4,846 square-foot mansion. On the first floor, you'll find a Timeless Design kitchen, … (3 comments)
81 Hornbeam Road, Duxbury, is a spectacular waterfront home with spacious lawns leading to the water's edge, with your own 176-foot dock on a private lane in the heart of Duxbury Village. You will fall in love with this setting even before you step inside this magnificently appointed custom-built home. This waterfront home sits on 1.67 acres and has 5,762 square feet of living area. See the visual tour of 81 Hornbeam Road, Duxbury This is a spacious beauty, with 11 rooms, 5 bedrooms, 4 full and 1 half bathrooms, 1 fireplace and a 2-car attached … (6 comments)
You know, I see a lot of beautiful homes. For me to present a home on this blog, I must believe that it has value at the price offered and I have to like it. I like this home a lot. 365 Jerusalem Road, Cohasset, is a premier oceanfront estate that sits majestically on the Gold Coast of Cohasset, with panoramic views from Minot Light to the Boston Skyline. One of the South Shore's finest coastal properties, this home has been renovated with incredible attention to detail. Virtual tour of 365 Jerusalem Road, Cohasset This classic, … (20 comments)
homes: 55 Thoreau Road, Plymouth, MA - NOW Value Priced! $485,000 - 535,000
- 05/30/13 10:31 AM
55 Thoreau Road in Plymouth, Massachusetts is now Value Priced! The sellers will entertain offers between $485,000 - 535,000! This huge house has 14 rooms, 4 bedrooms, 3 1/2 bathrooms and a fireplace. What a lovely, clean and warm Colonial on a desirable cul-de-sac near Morton Park, with easy access to Route 3 and within walking distance to downtown Plymouth!
The legal in-law apartment sits above the two-car garage. It boasts a stair-chair lift from the front foyer, a separate walk-up from the back of the house, a full kitchen and living room, bedroom, bathroom with a separate water heater and … (6 comments)
homes: 58 Tara Drive, Norwell
- 05/25/13 07:11 AM
58 Tara Drive, Norwell, is one of the prettiest houses you've ever seen. This exquisitely appointed shingle-style Colonial sits on a well-tended one-acre lot on a private, gated drive. Tara Drive homes are sought after for their elegance and privacy. This home offers 6,359 square feet of living space, not including the finished and expansive lower level, which is over 2,000 square feet and has a full walk-out to the grounds. The first floor is elegant and breath-taking, with well-proportioned rooms throughout and custom details from every viewpoint. Coffered ceilings, built-in cabinets and gracious arched openings are a few of … (3 comments)
homes: Indian Ponds Country Club, Kingston
- 05/17/13 07:18 AM
Indian Ponds Country Club, Kingston Indian Pond Country Club is a championship golf club surrounded by wooded conservation lands and the Indian Pond Estates community in Kingston, Massachusetts. This 18-hole championship course, designed by golf course architects Graves and Pascuzzo, plays 6,614 yards from the championship tees. It's a challenging course, with a 70.9 rating and a 131 slope. The magnificent 52,000 square-foot clubhouse includes a pro shop, lounge, the Grand Foyer and Ballroom, the Blackstones Room and one of the largest and loveliest swimming pools in New England. Golf Digest ranks IPCC among the top 20 courses in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. … (6 comments)
homes: 1 Steamboat Lane, Hingham
- 05/11/13 01:08 AM
1 Steamboat Lane, Hingham, is an exceptional and historic home occupying 1.2 acres on a hillside that enjoys a spectacular view of Hingham Harbor. This magnificent, turn-of-the-century home is unequaled in detail and craftsmanship. Exquisite lead-paneled windows, coffered ceilings, five detailed fireplaces, hardwood floors and abundant natural light fill the rooms with an old-world splendor. Remarkable for its style and gracious layout, this home has over 7,100 square feet of living area spread over three stories. The 13 rooms include six bedrooms, all but one with windows directly facing the harbor. A huge and fabulous kitchen was added in 1998. … (7 comments)
homes: Duxbury Spring House Tour
- 05/03/13 11:43 PM
The Duxbury Spring House Tour will be happening on Sunday, May 18, this year. This is a fabulous, fun event organized by the Duxbury Newcomer's Club and enjoyed by long-time residents as well as everyone else who participates. Tour begins at the Nathaniel Winsor Jr. House, 479 Washington Street in Duxbury at 10 a.m. and runs until 4 p.m. Here's a Google map of the starting point that you can use to get directions. You can Buy tickets online at the Duxbury Newcomers Club website, or in person at The Studio, Foodies, or Talbots in Snug Harbor. As further enticement, I copied … (5 comments)
homes: 403 Main Street, Hingham
- 05/02/13 11:26 AM
403 Main Street, Hingham, is a late-Victorian antique home, set in the heart of Hingham Center, and it comes with an intriguing history. Built around 1871, this 11-room home has tastefully updated antique features like granite countertops and stainless-steel appliances in the kitchen, a family room with a fireplace, an entertainment-sized dining room, front and back staircases and many other attractive architectural details. A beautiful bluestone patio leads off the kitchen, the laundry and mudroom is both spacious and convenient, and 10-foot ceilings and antique wide pine floors grace this 3,315 square-foot home. There's an additional 840 square feet in the basement. Now called the Starkes-Whiton house, this … (14 comments)
homes: 201 Pleasant Street, Norwell
- 04/30/13 02:33 PM
201 Pleasant Street, Norwell, is a breathtaking paradise retreat within The Reserve. From the majestic staircase entry out to the wine cellar, no detail has been overlooked. Opulence abounds in the main house, the grounds and the pool house. When you enter the main house, an elegant staircase leads up to a magnificent architectural barrel ceiling. On the first floor, the open floor plan flows through the gourmet chef's kitchen to a family room with a sensational floor-to-ceiling stone-front fireplace, and to either side lie the living room, dining room and office with their custom built-in cabinetry and hardwood floors throughout. … (6 comments)
homes: 12 Ringbolt Road, Hingham
- 04/27/13 09:00 AM
12 Ringbolt Road, Hingham, is a waterfront 1996 Federal Colonial that embodies all the magnificence and attention to detail of homes from a period gone by. Wander through the vaulted, beamed living room, the shelved walls of the library with its wood-burning fireplace, and through the brick-floored conservatory out onto the terraced stone patios. Look out across the infinity pool to the backdrop of the "Constable landscape" beyond, overlooking the Weir River. A vaulted beamed ceiling makes the central living spaces feel open and grand, while retaining a comfortable country feeling in this impressive, 4,592 square-foot manse. A hallway leads to … (6 comments)
homes: Matt Damon's Miami Beach home on Biscayne Bay - $20 million
- 04/25/13 07:48 AM
If you didn't already know, Matt Damon's Miami Beach home on Biscayne Bay is for sale for $20 million. The star of Good Will Hunting, the 1997 film set in South Boston, is selling. (Please don't ask me if he is "looking" for another home. You know; it's too easy.) There are several ways to see pictures and learn more about this interesting and exceptional home at 6020 N. Bay Road, Miami Beach. See the listing on The Jills' Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate site. Read the Coldwell Banker blog about Matt Damon's property. 6020 N Bay Road, Miami Beach … (2 comments)
homes: 130 Damon's Point, Marshfield
- 04/20/13 06:40 AM
130 Damon's Point, Marshfield, is a beautifully appointed home with an open floor plan and ever-changing views of the marsh, river and ocean. An amazing kitchen with cherry cabinets, and extra-large granite island and stainless steel appliances opens up to a spacious living area with custom built-in cabinets and incredible views. The raised sitting room has a fireplace. The dining room and an office are also on the first floor. Upstairs, the master suite features its own deck, and there are three other bedrooms with hardwood floors. Then, on the lower level, a family room, extra room and full … (3 comments)
homes: 58 King Caesar Road, Duxbury
- 04/18/13 04:49 AM
58 King Caesar Road, Duxbury, is a stately, impressive waterfront home with a private dock overlooking the bay. Located at the mouth of the Bluefish River on Powder Point, this 1904 signature estate was designed by the prominent architectural firm of Peabody & Stearns. Impressive in both design and decor, it showcases a unique floor plan with water views of Duxbury Bay. 9-1/2 foot ceilings, a spacious foyer, 6 fireplaces and quality craftsmanship throughout grace this elegant, 4,846 square-foot mansion. On the first floor, you'll find a Timeless Design kitchen, a grand living room, a formal dining room and butler's pantry, and … (3 comments)
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