Beth Doyle (bdoyle@wickedlocal.com), Maryclare Himmel (Special to The Hingham Journal)
Nestled among the picturesque coves that dot the shore of Hingham Harbor, this lovely home is situated on just over 2 acres adjacent to the pastoral landscape of World’s End and overlooking sweeping views of the harbor, its islands and the Boston skyline shimmering in the distance. With 400 feet of direct waterfront access to the harbor, swimming and boating from the property’s private tidal dock are just steps away, accessed via a private staircase from the backyard. Exploring the walking trails and natural beauty of World’s End and enjoying sunsets and stunning Boston skyline views from the expansive second-floor deck and the multi-level platform decks that step down to a grassy backyard where stretches of ledge form scenic overlooks along the harbor’s edge are just a few of the delights that await in this remarkable home.
Designed by renowned architect Royal Barry Wills, a Massachusetts-based architect who was widely considered to be the leader of the Cape Cod Revival style, the home features the architect’s characteristic low-key elegance, infused with a sense of warmth and charm and coupled with breathtaking views from nearly every room.
132 Martins Lane, Hingham
Company: Coldwell Banker Realty
Website:www.coldwellbankerhomes.com
Listing agent: Kerrin Rowley
Telephone: mobile: 781-710-8358; direct: 781-749-4300
Email:Kerrin.Rowley@NEMoves.com
Price: $5,600,000
Style: Cape
Rooms: 12
Bedrooms: Four
Bathrooms: Four full, one half
Living space: 4,852 square feet
Lot size: 2.13 acres
Garage: Four-car, attached; two-car, detached
Highlights: This beautiful Hingham home sits on a promontory overlooking Hingham Harbor and the pastoral landscape of World’s End. A sense of privacy and tranquility distinguishes the 2-acre property, although it is located just minutes from vibrant Hingham Center. Swimming and boating from the property’s private dock, exploring the trails of World’s End and enjoying stunning Boston skyline views from expansive decks on two levels are just a few of the delights that await in this remarkable home. Designed by renowned architect Royal Barry Wills, the home features the architect’s characteristic low-key elegance, infused with a sense of warmth and charm. Interior spaces include a fireplaced living room with built-ins and double sliders that open to a spacious deck, and an open floor plan kitchen, dining room and fireplaced family room with sliders to a three-season sunroom with spellbinding views. To the left of the home, a sprawling wing includes a sizeable primary suite with a full bath on the first floor with a private staircase to an adjoining wing that houses an indoor pool set in a spectacular cathedral-ceilinged pool room. Two additional bedrooms and two full baths are situated on the second floor of the home, while the above-ground lower level boasts a kitchenette, a living room, a bedroom and a full bath.
Taxes: $44,297
Video tour: https://vimeo.com/730787462/98033cbb86
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