Dreamin’ of the Cape……. – Whimsical Home and Garden™

I live in the south, having moved to NC in my 20’s for our careers, and now in Virginia, so don’t get me wrong, I enjoy living here. That being said, I am constantly drawn back to New England, and Cape Cod in particular. I spent many happy times there, and if I could I would retire there. Approaching the exit for the Cape, my heart beats a little faster and I have to pay attention that I haven’t put the pedal to the metal. As soon as I hit the Bourne Bridge, the fragrance of the sea hits me , and I relax. It is almost as though there is a curtain as you approach the bridge, the salty air hitting your senses as soon as your car wheels hit the bridge pavement. My favorite architecture without a doubt has always been shingle style, and I get my fill of it on the Cape, Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard. I am not sure whether I like shingle architecture because I love the Cape, and because it is the dominant architecture there, or whether I fell in love with the style first and then the Cape. Doesn’t matter. Here is a home a quick ferry ride from mid Cape anyone can appreciate, whether you have a preference for the mountains or the water. I hope you enjoy a” Calgon take me away” moment. And to bring you back, the price….just $10,800,000.

One enters the property via a crushed shell drive way which reveals a beautiful facade. Not sure whether the widow's watch at the top is functional, but it would be straight away where I would head first for the view, and to deeply breathe in the air. — One enters the property via a crushed shell drive way which reveals a beautiful facade. Not sure whether the widow’s watch at the top is functional, but it would be straight away where I would head first for the view, and to deeply breathe in the air.

Family room on the lower level, again done in monochromatic tones done almost to perfection. Maybe a pop of color in one or two more places, but still, lovely composition. — Family room on the lower level done in monochromatic tones almost to perfection. Maybe a pop of color in one or two more places, but still, lovely composition.

This is a view of the upper level. Many of these homes have the main rooms on the upper level because the views are best. — This is a view of the upper level. Many of these ocean view homes (and mountain homes as well) have the main rooms on the upper level because the views are best there.

This Dining room balances all white with warm wood tones and a wonderful pop of citrus color. At night, with the fireplace lit, I bet this room is beautiful. Simplicity at it's best. — This Dining room balances all white with warm wood tones and a wonderful pop of citrus color. At night, with the fireplace lit, I bet this room is beautiful. Simplicity at it’s best.

This bedroom is simple, monochromatic, but includes varying textures and a bit of color with the nightstand. It could use a pop of color perhaps with a piece of art over the bed similar to the pieces in the main living areas.

The Master Bedroom. Perfection! The single pop of color and a mirror over the fireplace reflecting both the art and the light. — The Master Bedroom. Pristine white! The single pop of color and a mirror over the fireplace reflecting both the art and the light. Notice the bathroom down the corridor.

Bright white kitchen, perfect for the kind of light you get here, with subtle color in backsplash, lining of the island light fixtures and repeated again in the stool coverings. The wood floors set a warm tone for the room. — Bright white kitchen, perfect for the kind of light you get on the Atlantic, with subtle color in backsplash, the lining inside the island light fixtures and color repeated again in the stool coverings. The wood floors set a warm tone for the room.

This home also includes a guest house, 5 wood burning masonry fireplaces, security system, home theater, wine cellar, mahogany wet bars, arts & crafts room for the kids (me too, me too!), two laundry rooms, pool with studio pool house, and a whole lot more, all while abutting conservation land.

I could definitely enjoy this pool area. Notice the curved staircase from the lower level to the upper deck.

And if the pool isn’t your thing today, how about……

What a wonderful place for an afternoon sail or a swim............... — What a wonderful place for an afternoon sail or a swim……………

Thank you for visiting. I am now totally lusting after a lobster roll! cheers, charisse

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