Tom Nevers Hideaway
PROPERTY PROFILE ATLANTIC EAST REAL ESTATE $1,495,000
Have you ever been in a house that felt private,

totally away from the hustle and bustle of daily life? Have you dreamed of a house with an expanse of water view? Have you dreamed of a house that requires very little upkeep and from which you can come and go without spending a lot of time opening and closing? Have you looked for a reasonably priced property close to the ocean with lots of potential for expansion? Is your objective a rental property? Do you want a house you can move into without buying a stick of furniture while you consider your options for the future?

You can satisfy any or all of these desires with the property at 4 Van Fleet Circle off Tom Nevers Road. And it is a brand new listing! Built in 1981 and originally the model home for the street, the house has been owned since then by one family that has used it as their Nantucket retreat. They have loved it and taken care of it, and it is ready for you to move in.

Unusual for this area, the lots on this street are large. This one is more than two and one-half acres. So, in addition to providing privacy, there is substantial ground cover availability should you decide that this is the spot for your dream house.

The house is barely visible from the road. You approach by a long driveway that winds through the vegetation. When you get to the house you realize how secluded it is.

A saltbox, built in the upside-down style, this is a perfect family beach house. Downstairs you tour the three large double bedrooms. One, the master bedroom, has sliding doors leading to a covered deck. There is a full shared bath. (Incidentally, a wooden walkway leads to the outdoor shower at the rear of the house, so whether you are coming home from the beach or prefer an outdoor shower under the stars, you won't get sand in your toes.)

On the landing of the stairway leading to the second floor, there is a large closet you would probably use as the owner's closet if you were to rent the property.

At the top of the stairs, you find yourself in a large open space. Directly ahead of you are sliding glass doors leading to the deck which wraps around the south and west sides of the house. It is here where you will live much of the time in the summer. To your right, the living area beckons with its fabulous view across the old Navy base to the Atlantic. The high ceiling is accented by exposed wooden beams. In one corner there is a raised brick hearth of sorts. Rather than hosting a fireplace or wood stove, however, it serves as the room's entertainment center.

The dining table is placed along the glass doors. Beyond that and set off by an extension of the kitchen cabinets, the kitchen is a well-designed work space with lots of counter and cabinet space and an abundance of natural light. While somewhat separated from the rest of the room, the kitchen is well integrated into the larger space so the cook will be able to keep up with the conversation while preparing the meal.

There is also a full bath upstairs. The house has been well maintained. The roof is quite new, as are the kitchen and laundry appliances. There is plenty of parking.

This comfortable Tom Nevers home, with a great ocean view, three bedrooms and two baths - and all sorts of potential - is offered, furnished, for $1,495,000. I