HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019 May 19 - Cape Cod Times Article: "The Hillock offers serenity along 6A"REAL ESTATE
CAPE HOUSE HUNT
`The Hiflock'oners
serenity along 6A
By Marina Davalos
Contributing writer
YARMOUTH PORT— What
do custom-built plantation
shutters, a custom head-
board shower stall (indoors)
and a ceiling fresco have in
common? We're not sure if
it's a real fresco, as that term
implies painting on fresh plas-
ter, but it is a ceiling painting
nonetheless — playfully
painted to look old:-- where the
chandelier hangs in the dining
room. The sellers of this home
have put in a variety of artful
touches such as these, and yes,
you did read correctly — plan-
tation shutters in the living
room and upstairs are custom
made. The upstairs bath-
room is a special space, large
enough for a sitting area and
an extra bonus: the claw-foot
bathtub has been enclosed by
beadboard, with its own little
door — a private sanctuary.
The Greek Revival -style
home was built in 1835 by
Capt. Thomas Ryder, and is
part of the Historical Society
of Old Yarmouth's Captain's
Mile, a walking tour of some
60 private homes. The histori-
cal society says Ryder was a
member of the Boston Marine
Society, which is the oldest
association of sea captains
in the world, according to its
website, having been estab-
lished in 1742. With the house
being situated on a hill, it is
interesting to note that the
stone staircase leading up to
the front door is inscribed with
the words "The Hillock."
The property features a
sizeable manicured yard, with
lighted side gardens. A sepa-
rate converted shed is a perfect
man cave or she shed; a free-
standing two -car garage has a
huge storage loft.
Enter the main home
through the front side porch
and into the beautifully
updated kitchen, with granite
countertops, stainless steel
gas stove and hidden refrig-
erator. A copper farm sink is
a unique upscale touch, and a
bathroom off the kitchen leads
outside to.a walkway where
you'll find a unique outdoor
shower area. The kitchen
leads into the frescoed formal
dining room, which boasts a
wood -burning fireplace. The
living room with its custom
plantation shutters, has a large
fireplace as well. The upstairs
has a nice flow, and built-
ins in the bedrooms include
shelves, drawers and even a
jewelry armoire. No detail has
gone unnoticed in this home.
You even have hurricane -force
shutters that block out the
chatter of the outside world.
— Marina Davalos is a free-
lance writer who lives in Cotuit.
Follow her on Twitter at
@Marina Davalosl.
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About this house
LOCATION: 303 Route 6A.
Yarmouth Port
ROOMS: 8
YEAR BUILT: 1835
SQUARE FEET: 2,500
ACREAGE:.42
UTILITIES: hot water, ga!
central AC
ANNUAL TAXES: $4,453
LIST PRICE: $584,900
PRICE PER SQUARE F00T:
CONTACT: Daniel Neske,
William Raveis Real Esti
774-994-0084
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