85 Nauset Heights Road, Orleans, MA 02653 (MLS# 22401296)

85 Nauset Heights Road, Orleans, MA 02653

$2,300,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,778 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 24,394 Status: Closed
Current Price: $2,300,000 List Date: 4/10/2024 Last Modified: 9/21/2024

Overview

Description

A NAUSET HEIGHTS Icon! The Elizabeth Bennett house--one of the oldest extant cottages on fabled Nauset Heights--offers lovely ocean views, private association beach immediacy, and a generous slice of history! An archetypal Craftsman-style bungalow with expansive wraparound porch, the landmark home (c. 1914) is warm, well-built, and welcoming...as a year-round or summer residence. Impeccably maintained, the 5BR home and detached garage are set on a level, beautifully landscaped parcel running from Nauset Heights Road through to Nauset Road (the Heights' ''Gold Coast''). Verdant lawns, fruit trees, roses, and flower beds offer a virtual riot of color in high season and an idyllic setting for gatherings and games with family and friends. From the house, a couple-minute pad along Nauset Road leads to the ''Overlook'' and private association (Nauset) beach. The home itself retains original features including tongue and groove Douglas fir paneling, high beamed ceilings, beautifully burnishe ...

Supplements: An (unheated) ell off the kitchen is a superb multi-purpose room for pantry items, mudroom, workshop, and more. With gray shingle cladding and architectural shingled roof, the home is cooled in summer by ocean breezes and air conditioning, and warmed in winter by full-wrap insulation, new propane furnace, backup generator, and split units on the se ...

Listing Details MLS# 22401296

Contract Info

Original List Price
1987000
List Price/SqFt
1117.55
Start Showing Date
2024-04-10

Legal and Taxes

Street #
85
Street Name
Nauset Heights
Street Suffix
Road
County
Barnstable
Town
Orleans
Village
Orleans
State
MA
Zip Code
02653
Tax ID
22-34-0
Estimated Annual Taxes
7588
Tax Year
2024
Building Assessments
379800
Other Assessments
16000
Total Assessment
1183800
Title Reference - Book
26694
Title Reference - Page
222
Lead Base Paint
Unknown
Flood Ins Required
No
Elevation Certificate
No
Mass Use Code
101 - Residential, single family
Nitrogen Sensitive Area
No

General Property Info

Region
Lower Cape
Sub-Area
East Orleans
Subdivision
Nauset Heights
School District
Nauset
Zoning
R
Property Sub-Type
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1914
Renovated
Yes
Year Renovated
2017
Total Finished Space
1778
Field Card SqFt
1593
Additional Finished Space
185
Additional SqFt Source
Estimated
Total Rooms
8
Stories
2
Private Pool
No
Private Dock
No
Leased Land
No
Lot Size SqFt
24394
Lot Size Source
Field Card
Acres
0.56
Irregular
No
Association
Yes
Fee Amount
75
Fee Frequency
Annually
Membership Required
Unknown
Assoc Fee Year
2024
Garage
Yes
# of Cars
Yes
# of Parking Spaces
10
Year Round
Yes
Bedrooms - Total
5
Baths - Full
Yes
Baths - Half
Yes
Baths - Total
2
Separate Living Qtrs
No
Golf Course Front
No
Golf Course View
No
Waterfront
No
Waterview
Yes
Water Body View
Atlantic Ocean
Waterview Type
Ocean
Miles to Beach
0 - .1
Mi. to Beach Comments
Minute walk to Overlook/access to assoc. beach
Fireplace
Yes
# Fireplaces
Yes
Property Includes Recording Devices
Yes
Basement
Yes

Status Change Info

Concessions
No
Estimated Selling Date
2024-05-08
Under Contract Date
2024-04-12
Sold Date
2024-05-08
Sold Price/SqFt
1293.59
SP/AV
1.94

Baths Per Level

Baths - Level 1
Yes
Baths - Level 2
Yes
Basement Baths
0

Convenient To

Convenient to Water Body 1
Atlantic Ocean
Convenient to Water Body 2
Nauset Beach
Convenient to Water Body 3
Nauset Harbor
Conservation Area
Yes
Golf Course
Yes
House of Worship
Yes
In Town Location
Yes
Major Highway
Yes
Marina
Yes
Medical Facility
Yes
School
Yes
Shopping
Yes

More Information

Primary Bedroom

Primary Bedroom Level
Second Floor
Cathedral Ceiling
Yes
Closet
Yes
Flooring
Wood
HU High Speed Internet
Yes
View
Yes

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 2 Level
Second Floor
Bedroom 2
Yes
Cathedral Ceiling
Yes
Closet
Yes
HU High Speed Internet
Yes
View
Yes

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 3 Level
Second Floor
Flooring
Wood
Bedroom 3
Yes
Beamed Ceilings
Yes
Cathedral Ceiling
Yes
HU High Speed Internet
Yes
View
Yes

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 4 Level
Second Floor
Flooring
Wood
Bedroom 4
Yes
Closet
Yes
HU High Speed Internet
Yes
View
Yes

Laundry Room

Laundry Room Level
First Floor
Flooring
Wood
Laundry Room
Yes
Built-Ins
Yes
Laundry Areas
Yes
Laundry Closet
Yes

Living Room

Living Room Level
First Floor
Fireplace
Wood Burning
Flooring
Wood
Living Room
Yes
Bay/Bow Windows
Yes
Beamed Ceilings
Yes
HU High Speed Internet
Yes
View
Yes

Dining Room

Flooring
Wood
Special Door Access
French
Dining Room
Yes
Beamed Ceilings
Yes
Built-Ins
Yes
HU High Speed Internet
Yes

Kitchen

Kitchen Level
First Floor
Flooring
Wood
Pantry
Yes
Kitchen
Yes
Beamed Ceilings
Yes
Breakfast Bar
Yes
Built-Ins
Yes
HU High Speed Internet
Yes
Skylight
Yes
Upgraded Cabinets
Yes
View
Yes

Other Room 1

Room Type
Bedroom 5

Other Room 2

Room Type
Mud Room
Level
First Floor

Sewer

Septic Tank
Title V Grade Level

Remarks & Misc

Public Remarks
A NAUSET HEIGHTS Icon! The Elizabeth Bennett house--one of the oldest extant cottages on fabled Nauset Heights--offers lovely ocean views, private association beach immediacy, and a generous slice of history! An archetypal Craftsman-style bungalow with expansive wraparound porch, the landmark home (c. 1914) is warm, well-built, and welcoming...as a year-round or summer residence. Impeccably maintained, the 5BR home and detached garage are set on a level, beautifully landscaped parcel running from Nauset Heights Road through to Nauset Road (the Heights' ''Gold Coast''). Verdant lawns, fruit trees, roses, and flower beds offer a virtual riot of color in high season and an idyllic setting for gatherings and games with family and friends. From the house, a couple-minute pad along Nauset Road leads to the ''Overlook'' and private association (Nauset) beach. The home itself retains original features including tongue and groove Douglas fir paneling, high beamed ceilings, beautifully burnished fir floors, and a massive stone fireplace; its many updates have been thoughtfully chosen to harmonize with period style and sensibility.
Directions to Property
In East Orleans, follow Main Street, bear left on Beach Road, go left on Nauset Heights Rd. Home is on right.

Street Description

Paved
Yes
Private
Yes
Public
Yes
Unpaved
Yes

Special Listing Cond

Standard
Yes
None
Yes

Lot Features

Level
Yes
Views
Yes

Year Built Desc

Actual
Yes

Basement Description

Bulkhead Access
Yes
Cape Cod
Yes

Association Fee Incl

Beach Access
Yes

Parking Features

Gravel
Yes

Waterview Direction

East
Yes
North
Yes
South
Yes

Architectural Style

Bungalow
Yes

Garage Description

Detached
Yes
Storage
Yes

Neighborhood Amen

Beach Access
Yes
Deeded Beach Rights
Yes

Foundation Details

Brick/Mortar
Yes

Water Access

Salt
Yes

Floors

Hardwood
Yes
Wood
Yes

Fencing

Fenced
Yes

Roof Description

Asphalt
Yes
Pitched
Yes

Siding Description

Shingle
Yes

Heating

Forced Air
Yes

Cooling

Wall Unit(s)
Yes

Fuel Type

Propane
Yes

Water

Public
Yes

Hot Water

Water Heater
Yes

Hot Water Source

Propane Gas
Yes

Exterior Features

Garden
Yes
Outdoor Shower
Yes
Private Yard
Yes

Appliances

Dishwasher
Yes
Electric Dryer
Yes
Gas Range
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Security System
Yes
Washer
Yes

Interior Features

Mud Room
Yes
Pantry
Yes

Patio And Porch Features

Patio
Yes
Porch
Yes

Property Features

Street Description: Paved; Private; Public; Unpaved Special Listing Cond: Standard; None Architectural Style: Bungalow Year Built Desc: Actual Basement Description: Bulkhead Access; Cape Cod Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar Lot Features: Level Association Fee Incl: Beach Access Neighborhood Amen: Beach Access; Deeded Beach Rights Garage Description: Detached; Storage Parking Features: Gravel Convenient To: Conservation Area; Golf Course; House of Worship; In Town Location; Major Highway; Marina; Medical Facility; School; Shopping Water Access: Salt Waterview Direction: East; North; South Primary Bedroom: Cathedral Ceiling; Closet; HU High Speed Internet; View Bedroom 2: Bedroom 2; Cathedral Ceiling; Closet; HU High Speed Internet; View Bedroom 3: Bedroom 3; Beamed Ceilings; Cathedral Ceiling; HU High Speed Internet; View Bedroom 4: Bedroom 4; Closet; HU High Speed Internet; View Laundry Room: Laundry Room; Built-Ins; Laundry Areas; Laundry Closet Living Room: Living Room; Bay/Bow Windows; Beamed Ceilings; HU High Speed Internet; View Dining Room: Dining Room; Beamed Ceilings; Built-Ins; HU High Speed Internet Kitchen: Kitchen; Beamed Ceilings; Breakfast Bar; Built-Ins; HU High Speed Internet; Pantry; Skylight; Upgraded Cabinets; View Appliances: Dishwasher; Electric Dryer; Gas Range; Refrigerator; Security System; Washer Floors: Hardwood; Wood Interior Features: Mud Room; Pantry Patio And Porch Features: Patio; Porch Exterior Features: Garden; Outdoor Shower; Private Yard Fencing: Fenced Roof Description: Asphalt; Pitched Siding Description: Shingle Heating: Forced Air Cooling: Wall Unit(s) Fuel Type: Propane Water: Public Hot Water: Water Heater Hot Water Source: Propane Gas
IDX
Listing Office: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Robert Paul Properties
Listing Agent: Fran I Schofield
Last Updated: September - 21 - 2024
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