Ground’s not frozen. Rhodies are being moved up the hill from the house being sold because the buyers didn’t want them. Bill Bourne, West Falmouth’s own “mountain man”, is behind the wheel.
Cape Cod Hygge, Part 1
“Hygge” is the newest cool experience, according to Pinterest, the Washington Post, and just about every other site I’ve been reading. If you haven’t run across it yet, it’s a Danish word meaning coziness, more or less. (It’s pronounced “HOO-gah”.)
Apparently, the word is used constantly in Denmark, which has about 8 months a year of weather that calls for a lot of hygge. Practiced properly, it encompasses your space, your people, and your intention. “A conducive environment is key to experiencing hygge,” says Danish ambassador Lars Gert Lose.
Yesterday was a good day to create hygge. I had both Jotul stoves going, all the lights on in the house, and a soup simmering on the stove. These began as an effort to at least start off warm and with something hot to eat when the power would go off, which was a highly likely possibility given the howling wind and thunder snow.
Then I decided it would be a good idea to soak in a hot bath – before the power went off. And after, in my warmest flannels, check in with all my friends, inviting over everyone who had already lost power. If I weren’t so hyper about work obligations, I definitely would have curled up with a good book.
Real Estate Gems (Part 3)
#21700686
38 Clowes Drive, Falmouth
$750,000
This is the first week on the market for this traditional Cape in Sippewissett Highlands, a sought-after neighborhood near hospital, downtown, and with private beach and tennis. The asking price of $750,000 may be on the high side for this 3-bedroom, 3-bath, 2,483 s.f. home, especially because there is a full flight of stairs to get into the house, and many of our buyers in this price range prefer one-level living, even if there are guest bedrooms upstairs. On the other hand, certain of the departments at the hospital (cardiology, for one) require that doctors live within ten minutes of the hospital. There’s not much else to choose from, so if there’s one doctor who either wants or has to be close to work, this home could sell quickly for probably a bit more than its value might otherwise indicate.
#21610350
55 Pin Oak Way, Falmouth
$810,000
Last, but hardly least, is 55 Pin Oak Way, with 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, and 1,867 s.f. Another really sweet home, recently refurbished with charm and taste. If you’re not superstitious about abutting a cemetery, the views are (sorry!) peaceful. Location couldn’t be better – quiet road, path to Main Street in one direction, half mile to the beach in the other, and the bike path across the street. This is why it’s $810,000. Location and condition really do matter.
Real Estate Gems (Part 2)
#21610276
19 Mayflower Street, Falmouth
$399,000
Here’s another good choice! In “marvelous Maravista”, this home has a spacious cathedral-ceiling family room that will be where all the living takes place. With 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, and 1,558 s.f., it’s just right for that beach house getaway. And close to Bristol Beach for swimming and Little Pond for paddling.
#21700305
50 Colonial Way, Falmouth
$579,000
Someone’s aiming to make a chunk of change here! Nothing wrong with that, and it will be interesting to see what it sells for. It was last sold in October of 2014 for $435,000, and although it has had some upgrades, they don’t look as though they approach $140,000. This will be a good test of how hot the current market is. The location is great, in West Falmouth and with deeded access to Little Island Beach. But still…
Real Estate Gems (Part 1)
Now on to some of the gems I’ve been seeing lately.
#21610155
144 Two Ponds Road, Falmouth
$849,900
My very favorite is 144 Two Ponds Road, near the hospital, Main Street, and beautiful Beebe Woods. This home is a pleasure – renovated with style and quality, it’s one of the rare ones that has everything right. The only reason a buyer might not snap it up is if it’s beyond the budget or if s/he wants a first-floor bedroom suite. Otherwise, this is a beauty! Take a look. As good as the last 5 minutes of “Property Brothers”!
#21700142
84 Davisville Road, Falmouth
$399,000
This is also an appealing home, with 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and 1,544 s.f. It was gutted to the studs in 2009, and has all new you-name-its. Davisville Road gets some traffic, but it’s historic and very charming. There’s a sidewalk all the way to Menahaunt Beach, or CVS and East Falmouth Elementary School in the other direction.
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