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The seaside towns of Gloucester, Beverly, and Rockport comprise Massachusetts’ own Cape Ann. Whether you are looking at an elaborate multi-million dollar estate or a small cottage, it will most likely be colonial in style. Cape Ann was settled by Pilgrims in 1623, and its towns strive to retain their colonial charm. Because of its lighthouses, beaches, islands, and overall scenic beauty, a good number of tourists visit Cape Ann each year. In the summer season, the towns hum with excitement but not to an overwhelming degree. Below are just a few homes on Cape Ann that are currently on the market.

435 Hale Street, Beverly MA

The mansion above is located at 435 Hale Street in Beverly, MA, which actually lies on the North Shore near Cape Ann. With 9 bedrooms and 4 baths, this home also includes a professional kitchen, sauna, game room, offices, playroom, and more. What’s special about this property is its roof-top deck that would be perfect for dazzling guests with views of the Atlantic Ocean. A large private beach is the best feature. This home really sets the standard for Beverly real estate.

7 Atlantic Avenue, Rockport MA

The historical home above is located at 7 Atlantic Avenue in Rockport, MA. Built in 1800, it is a landmark on the coast and offers gorgeous views of the Atlantic from each of its 8 rooms. On the exterior, its curved granite staircase leads from the balcony above to a patio below which is built with bluestone, granite, and mahogany, and even includes a built-in BBQ. The home is very close to the beach, restaurants, and the well-known art galleries of Rockport. If you are intrigued by this home, see what else is currently offered in Rockport real estate.

If you are seeking waterfront property, Cape Ann real estate has plenty of beautiful homes to browse. Residential properties are abundant in supply, and there are even several former inns and B&B’s on the market.

In this economy, the value of property on a private beach far exceeds its price. An eight-bedroom home in Old Saybrook, CT with its own private beach has a listing price of $1.8M. Built in 2005, it is the perfect home for someone looking to relocate from a busy nearby metropolis like New York City or Boston. Old Saybrook, CT is a town that is part of a community of waterfront towns in Connecticut that are steeped in colonial history, each town having its own distinct New England charm. The region of eight towns along the Connecticut shoreline provides a breath of fresh air for city dwellers. The town of Old Saybrook provides small-town charm, yet it is also a short drive from casinos like Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun, Mystic Seaport, historical homes and museums, theaters, outlet shopping centers, and art galleries.

Purchasing a home with its own private beach has plenty of advantages. A home with a private beach offers its inhabitants one hundred and eighty degrees of ocean views, uninterrupted by tourists and public boat docks, which are usually noisy early in the morning and late into the day during peak seasons. There is nothing worse than buying a waterfront property to “get away from it all” when the summer brings chaos to all times of the day. For those that like to entertain, beach barbecues would be a pleasant, private experience. For those that own a boat, going out for a day of fun won’t entail packing up the car with supplies, hitching the boat to the car, parking, unloading, then doing it all over again at the end of the day. A private boat dock on one’s own private beach will allow a group to simply load up the boat and head for open waters.

If you are interested in buying waterfront property with a private beach, take a look at the options available in Madison CT Real Estate and its surrounding towns.