http://www.TheJevneTeam.com - 1253 Union St. is Located in North Marshfield, Massachusetts, a charming area of this seaside town that boasts picturesque historic appeal and rural character while remaining convenient to area amenities. This home is set in a private estate area known as Rocky Reach, that Borders the scenic North River. Rocky Reach takes its name from a section of the river where Native Americans had their hunting and fishing grounds and early colonists harvested salt marsh hay. With direct access to the ocean, the North River was also the birthplace of over 1000 sailing ships built in the 17th and 18th century.
Today Rocky Reach is a private reserve of 12 homes on 85 acres, all with river frontage or river rights. The real estate maxim; location, location, location…truly describes this bucolic area. A winding private drive welcomes you to a serene setting off the beaten path. With many of the neighboring homes valued in the multi-million dollar price range, it is quickly apparent that this property is an outstanding value.
Nestled on over 8 acres of land with towering pines and verdant undergrowth, the home was custom built by it’s present owner with loving care. A Saltbox Colonial design, the home features an updated kitchen with adjacent fireplaced family room, a first floor office and lovely living and dining rooms. The second floor features a spacious master bedroom with bath, two additional bedrooms and a walkup attic. A covered porch connects the house to the two-car garage and a brick patio overlooks your own park-like grounds. You can walk your own private paths, or explore over 100 acres of town owned walking and horseback riding trails. The nearby canoe launch provides river access for kayaking, fishing, swimming, and exploring the pristine beauty of the North River.
A combination of location, quality and beauty; 1253 Union St. is the ideal property to call home. For more information and to schedule a viewing please call Paul Jevne at 781-254-4197
http://www.CedarPointProperties.com - Just over 20 miles south of Boston lies the peaceful town of Norwell, Massachusetts located in Plymouth County. Bordered by the picturesque North River which leads to the sea, Norwell was historically a farming and boatbuilding community. Today Norwell is a suburban affluent community with just over 10,000 residents and provides modern schools, libraries, shopping, health facilities, churches and a nature preserve. Conservation land provides miles of walking trails, including the 129 acre Norris Reservation bordering the North River. Norwell residents site its friendliness, beauty, rural character, excellent school system and easy commute to Boston as attributes they cherish about the town. In order to preserve its natural beauty, the North River is only one of 20 rivers in the United States protected under the Scenic Waterways Act. It still appears today much as it did 200 years ago. Shipbuilding once flourished on the North River during the 1700 and 1800’s with over 1000 vessels built along its banks. Built in 1812, the Mount Vernon was launched just downriver. Today the North River is a source of beauty and recreation, providing ocean access, fabulous kayaking and canoeing, boating, swimming and fishing for striped bass.
46 Cedar Point is a rare property offering peace and privacy in a spectacular setting in a prime riverfront location of over 15 acres bordering the North River with a private dock. Named “Bass Cove” due to the abundance of striped bass caught from the dock every spring, great fresh fish a part of the allure. At the end of a private road, a long winding drive and cobblestone bridge lead to this elegant and understated custom Colonial home bordered by old stone walls and the North River. This unusual property offers a quiet sanctuary due to its natural expanse of salt marsh, a small pond and pristine woodlands. All the features of an historic home have been carefully crafted, while offering all the amenities of a new home.
As you drive through the granite posts, you enter another world. The beauty and privacy of the natural setting is breathtaking. Rolling lawn, specimen trees and beautiful gardens are framed by the river. The many flowering trees include several varieties of Magnolia, Cherry, Apple and Dogwood. The substantial private dock over a great expanse of green marsh, leads to views for miles in all directions and provides ocean access. It is hard to believe you can be so close to Boston and yet feel as if you are a million miles from everything.
As you enter the home, you immediately notice the level of detail and craftsmanship used to recreate the feel of an historic home. Extensive custom paneling, chestnut floors, many built-ins , custom woodwork, and four fireplaces are some of the thoughtful features that have been carefully crafted. All the conveniences of a modern home such as central air conditioning, central vacuum, a security system, and many generous sized closets contribute to this well planned custom home. The home offers 5 bedrooms, 3 full and 2 half baths, a formal living room and dining room, paneled library, gourmet kitchen, ship-lap paneled family room, mudroom with built-in lockers, 2nd floor laundry, third floor home office and a walk-out lower level.
The formal living room with French doors lead to a large bluestone patio overlooking beautiful gardens and the river
A cozy paneled library with built in bookcases and cabinetry provides a quiet place to read or watch TV
The kitchen features custom Cherry Shaker style cabinetry, granite counters and stainless appliances including a Viking range. An adjacent alcove for the pantry provides a place for a desk and computer to be the organization center for the home. The breakfast area has one of four fireplaces found throughout the home.
The family room adjacent to the kitchen and filled with many oversized windows to capture the views
The master bedroom is an oasis of tranquility with a gas fireplace, separate walk-in closets and a private master bath overlooking the river
Peace and privacy, and beauty and nature along the river are the outstanding hallmarks of this remarkable property while boating, swimming and fishing from your own deepwater dock lets you vacation at home. This rare property offers a lifestyle opportunity – your own paradise.
