Cape Cod House Hunt: Post and beam gem on 7 acres in West Barnstable

WEST BARNSTABLE — Can you imagine owning almost seven acres of land on Cape Cod? It boggles the mind! And you'll likely love the post and beam home, the swimming pool, the barn and the three-car garage that sit on this beautiful property.

"If you want privacy on Cape Cod, this is it," said listing agent Lauren T. Scioletti of Kinlin Grover Real Estate. "It's an estate-like setting."

The house, priced at $1,595,000, is located on a quiet country lane in the village of West Barnstable and sits next to conservation land. Built and designed by well-known post and beam architect Tedd Benson, it features wide pine floors and vaulted ceilings on the main floor, creating an open flow from the kitchen into the dining room and living room.

Four bedrooms and four bathrooms provide space for a bustling household. The primary bedroom is located on the first floor and features a 20-foot beamed ceiling, a large bathroom with laundry and a gas fireplace. Other bedrooms feature the same warm wood vibe and sense of space.

The home is surrounded by outside grounds that include fields, mature woodlands and streams that make the place feel like Vermont. There's room for horses in the two-stall barn, equipped with running water and electricity. A fenced riding ring is ready for a training session and there's additional space for galloping.

A large swimming pool stands by for those days when getting to the beach seems a bit tricky. And the new, detached three-car garage has finished space above, awaiting your next hobby or art project.

"This home would be such a score," said Scioletti. "It has everything. It's one in a million in Barnstable right now."

Adding to the allure is the fantastic location of the home. The charming Old Village Store is about a half-mile away and Sandy Neck Beach Park is just a short drive. The 246-acre Bridge Creek Conservation Area is just around the corner and offers great walking trails. And it's a quick ride to the shopping options in Hyannis.

It's hard to imagine a Cape Cod location that offers better proximity to the necessities of life and still retains such rural charm.

"It could be used as a beautiful working farm or subdivided for other family members," Scioletti said.

HOUSE DETAILS

Open House: Saturday, September 25, noon to 3 p.m.

Address:  218 Willow Street, West Barnstable

Price:  $1,595,000

Rooms: 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, 1 half bath

Square feet: 2,640

Lot size: 6.98 acres

Year built: 1984

Additional features: pool, barn, 3-car garage

Contact: Lauren T. Scioletti, Kinlin Grover Real Estate, 774- 208-3502