$2,950,000

188 Ocean View Avenue, Cotuit, MA 02635

5 beds |
4 baths |
3,740 sqft

Single-Family Home
Built in 1830
0.5acre lot
—— car garage
$789/sqft
Listed 1 month ago

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

Listing Status:: Active
Date Added:: October 15, 2025 at 05:00AM
Listing Office:: Strawberry Hill R E : 508-775-8000
Listing Agent:: Adrienne G Siegel : 508-775-8000
MLS ID:: 22504970

General: HU Cable TVLinen ClosetPantryEat-in KitchenNo
Appliances: DishwasherElectric RangeRefrigeratorWasherWater Heater
Laundry: Electric DryerLaundry RoomCountertops
Basement: Interior AccessPartial
Flooring: HardwoodVinylWood
A/C: None
Heating: Oil
Fireplace: FireplaceFireplaces: 3

General: Private Yard
Parking: DrivewayPaved

Roofing: AsphaltPitched
General: ClapboardShingle Siding2BlockBrick/Mortar

Originating MLS: Cape Cod & Islands Association of REALTORS®
County: Barnstable

Zoning: 033-009-001
Fencing: Partial

Water: Public

Source: Cape Cod & Islands Association of REALTORS®

This listing courtesy of Adrienne G Siegel, Strawberry Hill R E

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Location

Schools Nearby

Barnstable United Elementary School

730 Osterville West Barnstable Rd, Marstons Mills, MA, 02648

Grades 3-5

4.40 miles away

Barnstable High School

744 W Main St, Hyannis, MA, 02601

Grades 8-12

6.82 miles away

Barnstable High School

744 W Main St, Hyannis, MA, 02601

Grades 8-12

6.82 miles away

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