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56 Rip Van Winkle WayBourne, MA 02532

Barnstable County

$1,950,000List price
5Beds
2.5Baths
2,972Sq Ft
1939Year built
0.51Acre lot
1Garage
17 months agoOn market

Description

Set on its own peninsula overlooking Buttermilk Bay, this landmark waterfront residence offers an extraordinary 485 feet of direct water frontage and vibrant views in every direction. With water visible from nearly every window, the home captures the beauty, light, and that define life on the Cape. The front garden welcomes you with mature plantings and picturesque arches that create a peaceful and inviting approach. Inside, the home blends Mediterranean architectural character with thoughtful modern updates, offering generous space for entertaining while maintaining the warmth and charm of a classic villa. Bay views greet you immediately and continue to unfold as you move through the living spaces and into the sunroom with panoramic views over the large yard. The main living areas are designed to bring the outdoors in, filling the home with natural light. Upstairs the bedrooms enjoy western exposure, offering serene sunset views over the water at the end of each day.

Property Information

Property type
Residential
Sub-type
Single Family Residence
Style
Spanish Colonial / Italianate
Year built
1939
Living area
2,972 Sq Ft
Lot size
0.51 acres
Garage spaces
1
Parking spaces
6
Zoning
R40
Days on market
512
MLS® Listing#
73369737

Property Features

Interior
Ceiling Fan(s) · Master Downstairs
Exterior
Rain Gutters · Garden · Outdoor Shower
Appliances
Water Heater · Tankless Water Heater · Range · Dishwasher · Refrigerator · Washer · Dryer
Cooling
None · Ceiling Fan(s)
Heating
Baseboard · Electric · Zoned
Flooring
Wood
Fireplace
Master Bedroom
Parking
Paved · Attached · Off Street · Garage
Laundry
Sink
Patio
Porch · Patio · Enclosed
Fencing
Stone
Lot features
Level · Landscaped · Waterfront
Construction
Frame · Stone
Foundation
Concrete Perimeter · Slab
Roof
Shingle
Community
Park
Sewer
Private Sewer
Water source
Public

Rooms

First

  • Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom 2
  • Family Room
  • Living Room

Second

  • Bathroom 3
  • Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom 5

Main

  • Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 3
  • Dining Room
  • Kitchen
  • Master Bedroom

Financial Details

HOA
None
Annual taxes
$10,147Tax year 2025
Assessed value
$1,224,100
Parcel number
2183474

Directions

Route 6/28 to Lincoln Ave to Rip Van Winkle Way

Listing Courtesy: Upper Cape Realty Corp. - 5087592121

Presented by: James Abdu

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