Property Description

This home is charming with a very loved and lived-in appeal. This early 1800’s historic home is in a quiet, non- touristy, New England village. Seated at the head of Joy Cove, there’s 400’ of water frontage allowing easy access for canoeing, kayaking or other water activities. Property sits beside the town landing providing additional water access for larger crafts. The cove boasts beautiful views year round – all seasons. Classic northeast tide’s mean extreme highs and lows and extremely diverse views – both very scenic. High tides are placid and serene; low tides give way to a huge, stream-fed rocky creek bed with distant soothing sounds of rushing water. Far-off lobster, scallop and other fishing vessels can be seen depending on season. Winter brings ice to the cove which forms into unique and fascinating ice sculptures from the gradual but constant moving tides. The backyard meets the cove/water with 400’ of water frontage. A row of mature evergreens and stockade fence encloses the backyard for privacy. Other outside features include many wild birds frequenting the cove, an antique stone wall, mature gardens and trees, open stone patio, classic picket fence, campfire with Adirondack chairs and canoe. Property may have piles/stacks of firewood depending on time of year. Driveway side of home is open and grassy. Property is about 3 acres with all sides easily accessible and plenty of room for production crew and trailers to set up. The house is an expanded cape with classic NE attached barn. The main living area is decorated with bright colored décor, lots of artwork and some eclectic furnishings. A sunroom (family room) is bright with large windows and a cathedral ceiling. Kitchen is sun filled with unique antique, open shelves, colorful dishes and décor and a large fireplace with Dutch oven. Interior also features a library and parlor/sitting room, each with a fireplace, an office, 3 bedrooms, a front stairwell with high, open ceiling, a rear stairwell and hardwood floors throughout. The chimneys are centered in the house giving it a complete ‘walk around’ pattern with 2 doorways/entrances in each room on first floor. The “Ell”, as its said by New Englander’s, are the room(s) built to attach the house to the barn to avoid exposure to the cold while tending to animals in winter. The Ell in this home is used as an artist’s studio but was previously used to store and chop wood. The Ell has cathedral ceilings. The old “Dutton House” as its known locally, has a humble history of its original owners having a productive wood mill on the property and later occupants raising ferrets. Joy Cove was once a working harbor with large schooners transporting lumber and other goods in and out of the area.