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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014 Aug 03 - Cape Cod Times "Cape House Hunt"SUNDAY, AUGUST 3, 2014 CAPE HOUSE HUNT by Ethan Genter ETHAN GENTER/CAPE COD TIMES Offering lessons in simple living Former schoolhouse compact and convenient Suggestions for a home review may be sent to: Cape House Hunt, c/o Erin Healy, Cape Cod Times, 319 Main St., Hyannis, MA 02601. If you have questions, email ehealy@cape codonline.com. Home selection is made by The Cape Cod Times. This does not imply any endorsement or warranty. LOCATION: 40 Bradford Road, West Yarmouth ROOMS: 2 bedroom, l bathroom BUILT: 1940 SQUARE FEET: 472 ACRES:.1 UTILITIES: Gas heat, town water, private sewage ANNUAL TAX: $1,643 PRICE: $199,900 PRICE PER SQUARE FOOT: $424 CONTACT: Dan Battles, Jack Conway Realty, dbattles@ jackconway.com, 781-243-972 he Cape is home to doz- ens of extravagant man- sions. One seller is even including a Bentley in the sale of the home. But not everyone needs such expansive living spaces — and expensive add-ons. This two-bedroom bungalow used to be a one -room school- house in the 1800s. It was moved from its original location near Route 28 to its current home on Bradford Road in WestYarmouth. Almost the entire house, from the windows to the kitchen, was remodeled in 2006. But some original pieces remain. The beams and vaulted ceilings are the same ones that students had over their heads in 1940. Sitting atop the new roof, partly concealed in a small bel- fry, is a bell cast in 1855. It has the classic look of an old schoolhouse: white clapboards, shingle roof, and a bright red door. Inside is a living room connecting to a kitchen. A full bath sits to right, and to the left are the two bedrooms. There is no beating around the bush: The home is small — but therein lies the charm. The home is ready to handle all the seasons, but would make a quaint summer rental. Renters looking for a week-long getaway, close to the attractions of Route 28 and the beach, would find the schoolhouse a delightful spot. The basement, which is rare for these types of buildings, has a full laundry hookup and room for storage. If Bentleys and mansions aren't you're thing, this school- house will offer a chance to live a simpler life.