All places of famously blazing sunsets. Here’s Chapoquoit Beach in West Falmouth last night. The dogs are great, but it’s the sweethearts standing motionless in the maelstrom around them that drew my attention.
Both Ends of the Price Spectrum
Recently I spent some time with prospects who live in a spectacular reproduction Cape directly on the ocean in East Sandwich. Their home is on the market, and they’ve been looking for their next nest in Harwichport and Barnstable Village, places they’re familiar with.
They like the idea of being able to walk to village amenities, and approached me because of my Westwind Cottages listings in West Falmouth Village. They also want to downsize somewhat.
There aren’t many homes currently for sale that are close to a village. After looking at the two for sale in Westwind, we looked at what’s available within a mile of Main Street. There are four between $600,000 and $1,100,000: 373 Walker, 166 Siders Pond, 102 Fresh River Lane, and 19 Clinton. Each one comes with some important trade-off, whether it’s a large flood insurance premium (Walker and Fresh River), or needing a lot of work (Siders Pond), or on a busy street (Clinton).
They were enthusiastic about Westwind because of the charm, detail, quality of construction, and proximity to the market, cafe, bike path, and beach. They just need that buyer for their Sandwich home!
At the other end of the price spectrum, I was out with a young couple and their three kids looking for their first home. Their decision will be based on price – what’s the most spacious home in a good neighborhood setting for under $350? This is what we saw:
#21608129
280 Riverbay Way, Falmouthport
$350,000
This 1,950 s.f., 3-bedroom, 3-bath condo in Falmouthport offers a lot of comfortable space on 3 levels and is directly on the river. No garage, and a smallish kitchen, but the pool might be a more than acceptable trade-off. It’s in good condition, too.
#21608120
17 Weatherglass Lane, Falmouth
$369,000
In Davisville, and with access to Green Pond at the end of the street, this is a pretty cute house in great condition. But small – only 1,080 s.f., with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. The lot is good-sized, if the buyer wanted to build an addition, and the woods behind the house are appealing for a family with kids.
#21608947
27 Candace Way, Falmouth
$339,000
Another very cute house, this one also smallish, with 1,112 s.f., 3 bedrooms, and 2 baths. But it’s been renovated, so it’s fresh, bright, and very attractive. In a tucked-away neighborhood off Brick Kiln, this is either a plus or a minus, depending on the buyer.
October Beach Day!
72 degrees on October 17, 5 people enjoying the warmth and quiet of Old Silver Beach. Breathing…
Days of Our Lives, Cape Cod
I hope you’re enjoying relief from the summer’s heat and drought as much as I am. I’m reveling in being not too hot, not too cold, just right; and still having long-enough days so that – for instance – going out in the evening is a pleasure.
On a recent Sunday night the Woods Hole Film Festival showed “Sustaining Sea Scallops” at Coonamessett Farm, along with a multi-course meal starring, of course, scallops. It was cold and the rain was coming down in sheets, but the place was packed, and lively, to say the least.
Maybe this blog post should be renamed “The Food Report”, because in addition to scallops at the farm, and a super celebratory dinner at Water St. Kitchen in Woods Hole, last week was the annual Restaurant Week on Cape Cod. How many dinners could we fit in? For me, although I would have liked to sample a different place each night, all I could manage was one.
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Last year I went to Five Bays in Osterville, a delectable treat and easy on the pocketbook. This year I went to the PB Boulangerie Bistro in Wellfleet on Wednesday night. Oh my, it was exquisite! (Can food be exquisite?)
For $30, there was a first, main, and dessert course. We ordered the crunchy, colorful autumn salad and pate for the first course; organic roast chicken and cod in a butternut squash puree for the main course; and the most ethereal oeufs beignets for dessert that I ever could have imagined. And of course, bought a chocolate almond croissant and ginormous meringue to take home.
The atmosphere was convivial and continental; the open kitchen was the essence of what an open kitchen should be – serious, professional, well-staffed; and the owner found a few minutes to talk to all of his diners. Loved, loved, loved every minute!
If you missed it this year, there’s always next year to go to that place you’ve always wanted to sample, but haven’t gotten to yet. Chillingsworth in Brewster? Wicked in Mashpee? The Old Yarmouth Inn? Or what about Nauset Beach Club? So many choices, so little time…. Go on www.capecodrestaurantweek.com next autumn and make a plan! This is OUR time, it’s mostly just us, the locals. Enjoy![/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container]
West Falmouth Mystery Bike
Anyone know the story behind this bike? It’s been locked up along the bike path in West Falmouth for at least the last two weeks. It’s not near any intersection that the rider could, for instance, meet a friend with a car. Or go to work. It’s just in a random place…You lock it up, take off by foot, and never come back? Got to be a story there, and I can’t be the only one wondering.
