$2,199,000 For Sale

56 Rip Van Winkle Way
Bourne, MA 02532

5 beds, 2 full, 1 partial baths | Single Family Home
2,972 sq ft; lot: 0.51 acres - MLS# 73369737
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Description

Set on its own peninsula overlooking Buttermilk Bay, this landmark waterfront residence offers an extraordinary 485 feet of direct water frontage and vibrant views in every direction. With water visible from nearly every window, the home captures the beauty, light, and that define life on the Cape. The front garden welcomes you with mature plantings and picturesque arches that create a peaceful and inviting approach. Inside, the home blends Mediterranean architectural character with thoughtful modern updates, offering generous space for entertaining while maintaining the warmth and charm of a classic villa. Bay views greet you immediately and continue to unfold as you move through the living spaces and into the sunroom with panoramic views over the large yard. The main living areas are designed to bring the outdoors in, filling the home with natural light. Upstairs the bedrooms enjoy western exposure, offering serene sunset views over the water at the end of each day. This is a one of

Features

  • Property Type: Single Family Home
  • Sub Type: Single Family Home
  • Listing Status: Active
  • County/Area: Barnstable County
  • Zip Code: 02532
  • Year Built: 1939
  • Sq.Ft.: 2,972 sq ft
  • Style: Spanish Colonial, Italianate
  • Stories: Story
  • Total Rooms: 10
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Full Baths: 2
  • Half Baths: 1
  • Garage: 1 Car
  • # of Parking Spaces: 6
  • Fireplace: Master Bedroom, 2
  • Lot Size: 0.51 acres
  • Baths: 3
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Zoning: R40
  • Area: All Areas
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2972
  • Appliances: Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full, Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom 3 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bedroom 2 Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet
  • Bedroom 3 Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom 4 Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom 5 Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Building Area Source: Public Records
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Highway Access, Marina
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Stone
  • Country: US
  • Covered Spaces: 1
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Wainscoting
  • Directions: Route 6/28 to Lincoln Ave to Rip Van Winkle Way
  • Electric: 220 Volts
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Porch - Enclosed, Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Garden, Outdoor Shower, Stone Wall
  • Family Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Flooring: Wood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Foundation Area: 2128
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Slab
  • Frontage Size: 205.00
  • Heating: Baseboard, Electric
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Sun Room
  • Kitchen Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wood, Countertops - Upgraded
  • Laundry Features: Closet - Linen, Flooring - Vinyl, Countertops - Upgraded, Cabinets - Upgraded, Sink, First Floor
  • Listing Contract Date: 2025-05-05
  • Living Area: 2972
  • Living Area Source: Public Record
  • Living Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Wood
  • Lot Features: Flood Plain, Level
  • Lot Size Area: 0.51
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 22041
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • MLS Status: Active
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Type: Residential
  • Master Bathroom Features: No
  • Master Bedroom Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Beamed Ceilings, Flooring - Wood, Exterior Access
  • Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Porch - Enclosed, Patio
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Roof: Shingle, Clay
  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Tax Annual Amount: 10147
  • Tax Assessed Value: 1224100
  • Tax Block: 29
  • Tax Book Number: 33258
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Water Source: Public
  • Waterfront Features: Waterfront, Navigable Water, Bay, Frontage, Access, 0 to 1/10 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Private)
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Courtesy of Upper Cape Realty Corp.
Source: MLS Property Information Network

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