Recorded by Richard Hazelhurst, the January 1980 writeup from the Yarmouth Historical Survey describes the home at 405 Route 6a in Yarmouth Port thusly: “The house has stayed in the same family 200 years, it’s in good shape. It stands sturdy, ready for what ever might come its way.”
We can’t think of a more romantic introduction to this certified charmer, a lovely representation of the half-Cape style. Clad in cedar shingles and lovingly restored, the home is, indeed, ready for its next stewards. Boasting three beds and three baths in its neat 1,637 square-foot package, the home’s revamp kept many of its original details. Among them: original door hinges, latches, and knobs, pine floor boards up to 24” wide in some parts of the residence, and the Federal-style sidelites with transom window.
As one of the few remaining homes along the historic Old King’s Highway in Yarmouth Port, the historic appeal and location is undeniable. So are the exposed ceiling beams and the vaulted ceiling in the upstairs primary bedroom. Upping the charm factor, a set of fireplaces and just over half an acre lot for gardening — so get to dreaming about your prize hydrangeas.
A separate shed with electrical power makes for a darling workshop or studio space, and a one-car garage comes with a workshop space.
The sale of the home, on the market for $895,000, is represented by Danielle Hayward with the Marchildon Hagopian Team at Kinlin Grover Compass, 508-579-6605.
