Some properties simply cannot be recreated. Set on more than 1.3 acres along historic Old King’s Highway, this distinctive four-bedroom antique offers a rare combination of Cape Cod character, a magnificent two-story barn, sandy frontage on Scargo Lake and a charming screened boathouse at the water’s edge. Thoughtfully updated over time, the home blends original details, two staircases, unexpected nooks and two long enclosed porches with a beautifully renovated kitchen featuring a bank of windows overlooking the grounds and lake beyond. Follow the gently sloping path through the trees to clear water, a sandy shoreline and sweeping views toward Scargo Tower. Swim, kayak, paddleboard, fish or enjoy quiet mornings beside the lake. The property has also served as a successful seasonal retreat, recently renting for approximately $5,500 per week. The home may continue to evolve, but the acreage, lakefront setting, antique barn and magical boathouse are nearly impossible to duplicate.
Single-familyProperty Type
1800Year Built
1.31 acresLot Size
$702Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Lisa Griffin• Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Dennis Village, located between Cape Cod Bay and Bass River, is a historic and walkable Dennis neighborhood with a classic village green and a shoreline-meets-marsh landscape. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Old King’s Highway (Route 6A) corridor near the Dennis Village Green, where galleries, small cafés, and local shops line the low-slung storefronts. Cape Playhouse anchors the cultural calendar, with Cape Cinema adding an art-house marquee and the Dennis Public Market supplying picnic-ready staples. Architecture leans Colonial and Cape-style, with saltbox silhouettes and weathered shingles. Side streets lead to conservation paths and quiet beaches, keeping daily rhythms tied to dunes, ponds, and tidal creeks.
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Offer insights
939 Ma-6a · $1,999,900
$1.99M and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $1.99M+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
48 days
The average home goes pending in 32 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.1%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Office
Sun room
Partial basement with interior entry
Two fireplaces
Bedrooms
Second bedroom on the first floor
Fourth bedroom on the second floor
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms
One half bathroom
Kitchen
Dining area
Recessed lighting
Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Washer, Dryer
Flooring
Wood
Tile
Vinyl
Carpet
Laminate
Heating & cooling
Baseboard heating
Exterior features
Shingle roof
Cleared lot
Gentle sloping to level terrain
Scenic lake views
Waterfront on a lake
Home design
Single family residence
Renovated since original construction
Has waterview
Parking
Detached garage (1 garage space)
One covered space
Off-street parking on stone/gravel
Approximately 14 open parking spaces (15 total parking spaces)
Detached storage
Construction
Block foundation
Shingle roof
Utilities
Public water
Private sewer
HOA & community
Community amenities include shopping, golf, bike path, conservation area, private school
Not a senior community
Electricity and solar
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Scargo Lake Front. Quintessential Antique 3/4 Cape. For Years Known And Respected As The ''haus Sorgenfrie''(House Free Of Worry) And Served As A Haven Of Summer Respite For Family And Guests. This 12+ Room Cape Comes With A Detached Barn/Workshop/Loft, A Whimsical Glassed In ''tea House'' Perched At The Lake Shore And Plenty Of Open Space For Romping On The 1.3 Acre Parcel. An Almost Authentic Special Treasure Waiting For That Special Someone.
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Barnstable County
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Last updated by owner on Sep 17, 2024.
R40
Low Density Residential District
To provide sites for low density residential development, while respecting the existing character of the neighboring homes and properties, including compatible related home oriented activities, and agricultural pursuits in a rural environment.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Day care facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 86° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
8/10 Wind Factor
80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Dennis, MA • 02638
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Sun exposure
94/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 24% for direct sun exposure in Dennis. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.4 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 939 Ma-6a
$1,945,865
$54K under list price of $2.00M
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $800K to $9.5M.