Set Sail for a Sweet Summer Home Built by a Sea Captain in Plymouth in 1890

by Kellie Speed

A Plymouth, MA Summer Home Built by a Sea Captain in 1890 — Realtor.com

Here’s the chance to own an antique summer home built by a sea captain on a private island in Plymouth, MA.

Listed for $3.5 million, the five-bedroom home named Anchors Aweigh sits on a quiet 4-acre lot.

The 2,960-square-foot coastal sanctuary is surrounded by trees for extra seclusion and is sited along the western shore.

“Some of the most impressive features are the views from the home all throughout Duxbury Bay that captures the coastal charm as well as its complete transition into nature,” says listing agent Benjamin Lincoln, of Compass. “It’s a beach house cottage with direct water frontage, and you can also walk out back and there are miles of nature trails that lead to woods.”

Rustic residence

The three-level retreat is powered by solar energy and is currently being used as a summer home. When it comes to the possibility of turning it into a year-round residence, Lincoln says the buyer would have to do some due diligence as it is currently not insulated, and there is no operable heating system.

The creature comforts are scarce, too: There’s no septic system. The upstairs bathroom has a composting toilet, and there is an outdoor shower. To access the property, you will also need a boat.

But once you get there, breathtaking views from Plymouth to Kingston and Duxbury Bay await.

“Access to the island is all by a private 10-minute boat ride from Duxbury Bay,” Lincoln says. “There are no commercial ferries that operate to the island.”

Interior highlights include wood-paneled walls, exposed-beam ceilings, preserved hardwood floors, built-ins, and a fireplace.

The cozy kitchen features a wood-burning stove, an antique oven, as well as a stainless-steel gas oven.

There are two decks and covered terraces, and the 4-acre property is one of only 11 homes on the idyllic island.

The house has been in the same family for the past 90 years, Lincoln says. “The next buyer will be someone looking for a second home to enjoy the coastal lifestyle. It’s a really unique opportunity to own this home, if you are looking for a getaway beach house property that has complete privacy where you can connect with nature.”