The 1.4 acre property is set in the Bass Rocks area of Gloucester on massive boulders overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and Twin Lights. The owner, a well-known dealer of the decorative arts, has transformed the 1930s Arts and Crafts stone and shingled residence, designed by architects Phillips and Holloran, into a stunning and singular home and garden by the sea. The property is comprised of a 5 bedroom, 5.5 bath main house, greenhouse, 2-car detached garage, and a stone teahouse (on a potentially buildable lot), with outdoor granite fireplace and seating area. A secret garden winds and twists its way through pathways and tunnels and provides the ultimate sense of privacy. The expansive 42-foot long living room with Moravian Pottery tile floor has three sets of French doors leading to the ocean-facing granite terrace for seamless indoor/outdoor entertaining and relaxation, with stunning views to the Atlantic and beyond. The master bedroom with en-suite marble master bath and adjacent bedroom with bathroom en-suite, have a teak balcony that extends the length of house overlooking the gardens and vistas of the sea. The gardens slope down towards the sea and feature climbing hydrangeas, larch trees, irises and peonies and a variety of native plantings. A Japanese-inspired garden with specimen trees is off the kitchen and dining room where there is also a sunny stone patio and 2 ponds. This is a unique opportunity to acquire a superbly built seaside escape or year round family home that has been featured in the New York Times, Architectural Digest, Ocean Home, The Boston Globe and North Shore Magazine. The residence is near the Bass Rocks Golf Club and the Eastern Point Yacht Club. Gloucester is near Rt. 128/95 with easy access to Logan airport and offers commuter rail service to Boston.
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Property Information
Location: 6 Brier Road, Gloucester, MA
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 6
Living Area (approx. sf): 5,000
Acreage: 1.40
Listed For: $2,675,000
Contact: Lanse Robb, LandVest, 617-357-8996