3 Nickerson St, Provincetown, MA 02657

This wonderful "floater" home retains its original charm while benefiting from updated infrastructure. It was originally two structures, a home and a store and was located on Long Point. The Elijah Doane home and store were floated across the bay in the middle 1800’s and combined into a "double floater." Possibly the only such structure in Provincetown. This house was once owned by renowned seascape painter Frederick Waugh when the neighborhood was known as “Waughville.” Past residents have included the well known seascape painter John Whorf and his family (1930’s) and Hans Hoffman’s famous house and teaching studio are directly across the street and painter Mary Hackett’s family still owns the house next door. Recently renovated with new windows, improved insulation, strengthened, upgraded and totally rebuilt screened-in porch, second floor deck and an added widow's walk deck with spectacular ocean views. Also new furnace, heat distribution system, hot water heater and strengthened foundation. Useful features include excellent emergency generator, gas stove and hot water heater all of which are served by a buried 500 gallon propane tank meaning comfort and safety in an extended power outage. A town-approved water well serves the built-in irrigation system that waters lawn and gardens. All utilities were also recently undergrounded bringing this historic gem back to its original look when it was first placed in the current location. Neighborhood Description A few steps from the bay and a short walk/bike ride to Herring Cove Beach. Quiet when you want it to be yet less than 1,000 yards from Spiritus and other fun ptown spots. Excellent neighbors. Fun to watch life go by on Commercial Street. Across the street from the spectacular historic barn where Hans Hoffman taught classes and started the modern US impressionist movement.