A Waterfront Cape Cod Home Makes a Peaceful Sanctuary

If one imagines Cape Cod as an arm flexing its muscles, the town of Falmouth is at the shoulder, facing south toward the northern shores of Martha’s Vineyard. On the bucolic northern outskirts of the picturesque coastal town, an estate known as The Owls Nest is an oasis of pond-front tranquility.

Its own private peninsula, the generously sized 2.2-acre property juts out into freshwater Jenkins Pond, which is 88 acres in size and spring-fed. The unique setting allows for a private beach, a dock and a boat launch, all ready for summer hijinks on the lake. But get those oars ready because Jenkins Pond does not allow motorboats!

With four bedrooms, and two and a half baths in about 2,700 square feet, The Owls Nest is available at $1.5 million via Annie Hart Cool and Steven Strojny at Sotheby’s International Realty.

Set in a sunny clearing, the original part of the house, which dates to 1909, boasts wood floors, a wood-burning fireplace and many built in bookcases. A 1977 renovation added a first floor primary suite and a full ensuite bath; the laundry, for convenience, is also located on the main floor. The décor could use a bit of sprucing up — a few gallons of white paint on the dark kitchen cabinets would be a good start — but here it’s all about location, location, location.

Outside, there are a couple patios for al fresco relaxation and the thickly wooded shoreline ensures complete seclusion. A workshop is located off a freestanding two-car garage, as is a separate beach shed for kayak and canoe storage. The low-key home also has an excellent vacation rental history and anyone looking for a quiet space to relax, watch the ducks and paddle a canoe would certainly enjoy a weekend stay or a lifetime of serenity at Owls Nest.

P.S. Owls are kind of lazy and most don’t build their own nests; most commandeer old nests of hawks, eagles and even squirrels, while some will settle into abandoned burrows in the ground.