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Off market
  • $2,303,300

    161 Bay View Rd, South Chatham, MA 02659

    9beds
    2baths
    4,862sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1938
    1.30 Acres lot
    $2,303,300 Zestimate®
    $474/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    OWNER SPECIAL: Wk of 6/24-7/1 just reduced 50% or $5000! Now only $5000/wk! Wks of Aug 12 & 19 now only $8900/wk! This family estate was built in the 1930's by Mr. & Mrs. John Peale Bishop, a famous writer and poet and best friends of the infamous F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald, and is nestled on 1.3 acres overlooking the beautiful salt marshes and the ocean! It is ideal for family reunions, vacations, girl getaways, long holiday weekends, small weddings, rehearsal dinners, golf outings, milestone birthday parties, and retreats. This 9-bedroom home sleeps 19 on 2 levels with 3 1/2 baths and 2 outdoor showers. The large kitchen is fully applianced with a butler's pantry with a wine refrigerator, sink and a second full size refrigerator adjoining a separate formal dining room. The fireplaced 28' x 14' living room is truly a ''great room'' with 3 French doors leading to a 28' x 16' foot veranda overlooking the salt marshes, Monomoy Island, and the sparkling waters of Nantucket Sound. There are 2 decks overlooking well-manicured lawns ideal for games, cookouts, and fun gatherings. Forest Beach is a short walk and the parking is free! There are sand dunes, and the beach winds along the shore for several hundred yards, making for fun walks and chances to get away from everyone. Great spot for a sailing a sunfish or paddling through the inlets. Tennis courts and a playground are within a short walking distance. Call for details. **Reduced rates considered for smaller parties off season.**

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 9
    • Bathrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Other, Gas
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 4,862 sqft

    Property

    Features
    • Exterior features: Wood
    Lot
    • Size: 1.30 Acres
    Details
    • Parcel number: CHATM03BB0087LM1

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • Frame
    • Roof: Shake / Shingle
    Condition
    • Year built: 1938

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: South Chatham
    Services availability