Nadine Krasnow, CRS
Couple of weeks ago I was at Coffee O, and sank right to the floor when I sat down in one of the chairs. I realized that my seller on Wings Neck was dismantling the house, and this might be the perfect opportunity for his chairs to have a new life. Hugh Birmingham, the owner of Coffee O, was at the store . I asked if he might be interested in some new chairs, and this is the result: Wings Neck wing chairs find a new home at Coffee Obsession!
Rocking the vote!
Halloween prep on Loop Rd.
My buyer this week is an interesting Ph.D who’s just come to the Woods Hole Research Center. She and her husband are from Venezuela, both with Ph.Ds in Forestry from universities in the U.S. (Talk about a “commuter marriage”; he’s working in Chile! They spend a weekend a month together, either in his place or hers.)
At the WHRC, the scientists fund their research with grants, and this woman has enough for the next three years. So she’s looking for a home that will be comfortable now, but that will be easy to sell in three years if she needs to. What does that mean? Location, location, location! Then, care with the selling price, so she will be able to sell if necessary and at least break even. This buyer has a good sense of style and knowledge of the costs of renovation. She can see the potential in our many tired homes, and she’s not afraid to take on the challenge of redoing a house if it will get her to her goal.
We’ve looked at a number of possibilities, but at the moment, the one that has risen to the top of the list is 58 Landfall, in Treetops.
#21604987
58 Landfall, Falmouth
$459,000
I’ve written about this condo before. I think it’s the best deal in town. The asking price of $459,000 is lower than any selling price in Treetops for the last 18 months, so right there, that’s a great beginning. The renovated homes there sell in a blink in the $600’s, so there’s the second criterion checked. The community is lovely, just a mile from Main Street and with access to a private ocean beach, as well as pool and tennis onsite. This unit is special because it overlooks Oyster Pond, and is tucked away in one of the most private spots in all of Treetops. I love it, and in my mind’s eye, it’s spiffy, sophisticated, and beautiful. Maybe this buyer is the one to make that happen! Stay tuned…
#21608220
58 Cape Codder Road, Sippewissett
$2,795,000
Not in the search of either of my previous two buyers, but definitely the pick of the week for spectacular. This is a “two-fer”, two for the price of one. Ha, who am I kidding?! There is an extra lot with the house, but the price includes that. The setting/view is beyond (what, spectacular, breath-taking, outstanding?). The house is at the end of a very exclusive road in Sippewissett, with direct views east-south-west over Buzzards Bay. This is one of the most dramatic views in town. The house itself is classic mid-century, and has been well-maintained. Not everyone loves classic mid-century, though, so it will be interesting to see whether new owners honor the pedigree or knock it down to build a house that makes a statement equal to its setting. If the property were mine, I’d have a hard time deciding what to do. But it’s worth seeing just to see that view in person.
