February 2021 SOCO magazine

Families searching for a new coastal home are often faced with the reality that many are in dire need of extensive remodeling or must be torn down and rebuilt. In other cases, they discover a lack of amenities in the top-tier housing market and will have to compromise.

The search often turns into disappointment, and regardless of whether you are shopping for a first home, vacation getaway, or a third residence, finding the ‘perfect location’ can be daunting.

To meet the challenge of finding what is on your punch list, sans the headache of recreating what is in your mind, we suggest reaching for the top rung of the real estate ladder; and, this magnificent property meets all objectives.

Aside from the somber introduction, homeowners have never experienced such a ‘hot’ housing market as found today. Buyers are lining up, and owners are excited about selling. With a prediction of continued growth in real estate, today’s current market conditions may be the perfect time to make a move to the coast and consolidate work, home, and entertainment.

Luxurious and pristine, this month’s Home Review selection is a custombuilt home—all 6,839 square-feet—at 18 High Ridge Drive, located within the exclusive and gated confines of a community known as The Bay Club in Mattapoisett, Massachusetts.

This grand residence, with every conceivable feature—inside and out— is what everyone is looking for and will result in your falling in love at first sight.

The bubbling excitement this picturesque home offers begins with the manicured grounds and its location at the far end of a cul-de-sac, atop the Brad Faxon golf course’s highest point.

When entering the circular drive, all eyes are fixed on the impressive outline of the majestic property; complete with a three-car garage (plus additional outdoor parking), the home appears to be settled into the surrounding landscape and asserts a feeling of seclusion, peacefulness, and security.

The rear of the property is massive, with a private deck and multiple entrances leading to the formal living room, a gourmet kitchen/butler’s pantry and great room with dining area; the allure is enchanting.

The outdoor entertainment center is not an afterthought during the construction phase; instead, it is an integral element in the overall appeal and as impressive as its formal entrance. Inside, potential owners will be delighted by the spaciousness and open feeling of the two-floor garrison.

During an initial walk-through, it is undeniable that this premier home was constructed with little concern for cost; instead, it was built with attention, incredible design, and superior materials.

The flow of the home offers unparalleled conveniences. It boasts a long list of modern-day comforts, including a spectacular foyer that leaves visitors in awe, space for one or more home offices (separate from the impressive woodpaneled library), and a gardener’s workroom rivaling that of Martha Stewart’s. There are enough bedrooms to bring together a multi-generational family or the addition of an au pair to help with the children.

It boasts a long list of modern-day comforts, including a spectacular foyer that leaves visitors in awe, space for one or more home offices (separate from the impressive wood-paneled library), and a gardener’s workroom rivaling that of Martha Stewart’s. There are enough bedrooms to bring together a multi-generational family or the addition of an au pair to help with the children.

Other reasons for considering a move to the SouthCoast, include a nearby airport, the ocean minutes away, and its proximity to Boston. At this level of living, the allure of this treasured home is unparalleled.

Few homes are this appealing, while none offer the comfort and quality found at High Ridge Drive at the Bay Club.

Now is the time to not only purchase a new home; it is time to enjoy a new lifestyle.

Presented by Joanna Dresser of LandVest, 18 High Ridge Drive—The Bay Club— Mattapoisett, Massachusetts is offered at $1,850,000. For additional information or to schedule a private showing, contact Ms. Dresser at (O) 617.723.6855, (C) 617.584.6855, or email jdresser@ landvest.com.

LandVest is an exclusive affiliate of Christie’s International Real Estate in Maine, New Hampshire, and selected areas of Massachusetts, Vermont, and Rhode Island.