About this home
LIFESTYLE CHANGE FOR SALE! Imagine waking up to sunrise & sparkling water views, enjoying morning coffee on a screened porch overlooking the lake & ending the day w/ a gentle summer breeze. This rare opportunity to own a beautifully restored waterfront Cape Cod cottage on desirable Lake Attitash offers not just a home, but an entirely different way of living. Warm, inviting & filled w/ character, this charming home blends original charm w/ thoughtful updates. Original wood floors, warm pine walls & a fieldstone fireplace w/ gas insert create a quintessential New England atmosphere, while enlarged windows, glass sliders & skylights bring the outdoors in & showcase breathtaking lake views from nearly every room. Updated kitchen & baths provide today's conveniences without sacrificing the home's personality. Step outside & the magic continues. The screened porch, deck & private dock capture spectacular 180-degree lake views—perfect for morning coffee, cocktails, entertaining or relaxing w/ a good book. Thoughtfully landscaped grounds provide a peaceful, private setting. Just listen to the birds singing! A dock, boat & two kayaks are included, so you can enjoy the lake immediately. Swim, waterski, fish, cruise by pontoon or speedboat, kayak, paddleboard, pedal around the lake, or simply drift along & take in the scenery. Lake Attitash is known for excellent fishing & has been featured on television by Charlie Moore, the “Mad Fisherman.” There is even a designated area to practice your golf swing & putting stroke! Or transform that space into a hot tub retreat & soak beneath the stars. A detached 2-car garage—rare w/ a waterfront property—was added in 2019 & provides space for cars, boats & lake toys. The full basement offers abundant storage & a workshop. Lake Attitash is known for clean water & abundant wildlife. Watch for swans, loons, ducks, blue herons, owls, eagles, cormorants & more. Pick wild blueberries, fish, paddle or simply relax by the water. Winter brings ice skating, ice sailing & ice fishing. This is the kind of property that invites you to slow down, have more fun & truly enjoy the life you've worked hard to create. Whether a year-round retreat, vacation home or gathering place for family & friends, this special waterfront home offers an extraordinary opportunity to embrace the lake lifestyle. Only 5 mins from Rte 495 & a short ride to Newburyport & charming downtown Amesbury. A truly special home in a truly special setting. If not now, when?
Listing last checked: Listing updated:
Listed by The Peggy Patenaude Team · William Raveis R.E. & Home Services · MLS #73578094
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Details at a glance
Interior6 property facts
- Rooms
- 8
- Heating
- Forced Air, Oil, Electric, Other
- Cooling
- Window Unit(s), Ductless
- Flooring
- Tile, Carpet, Laminate, Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Basement
- Yes · Full, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Radon Remediation System, Concrete, Unfinished
- Fireplaces
- 1
Building6 property facts
- Style
- Single Family Residence
- Year built
- 1931
- Garage
- 2
- Parking
- 5
- Foundation
- Block
- Roof
- Shingle
Land & utilities6 property facts
- Lot size
- 0.16 acres
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Waterfront
- Y
- Pool
- Not reported
- Zoning
- LA
Financial2 property facts
- Annual taxes
- $9,823
- Assessment year
- 2026
Location
Estimated monthly cost
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Known monthly costs$5,213 / monthAdjust
- Principal & interest
- $4,394
- Property tax
- $819
- Insurance
- Not entered
- HOA
- Not entered
Listing annual taxes: $9,823. Initial monthly tax is one twelfth of that amount. HOA amount was not supplied.
Partial estimate: add insurance, monthly HOA to include those costs. Blank amounts are unknown.
The initial 6.5% rate is illustrative, not a current rate or lender quote. Excludes utilities, maintenance, closing costs and mortgage insurance, which may apply with a down payment below 20%. Taxes and insurance can change.
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Automated value estimate $901,414
Estimated range $854,375–$948,453.
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