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About this home
Majestically sited atop a beautifully landscaped bluff overlooking Buzzards Bay, Stony Beach, and Penzance Point, this iconic Woods Hole residence is a rare expression of timeless coastal living. Beloved by the same family for more than 40 years, the home retains an unmistakable sense of authenticity, with hardwood floors throughout, rich wood paneling, and gracious rooms that reflect generations of summers by the sea. The main level offers a kitchen, den, dining room, living room, and a series of inviting porches and outdoor spaces, each designed to capture the extraordinary setting and sweeping water views. A charming waterfront cabana creates a private perch above the bay, while a separate walkway and deck wrap along the seawall, offering yet another remarkable vantage point from which to experience the coastline. Upstairs, five bedrooms and multiple baths provide generous accommodations for family and guests. Surrounded by established landscaping and set high above the water, this extraordinary property embodies the enduring character, beauty, and understated elegance that have long defined Woods Hole.
Single-familyProperty Type
1920Year Built
0.89 acresLot Size
$1,549Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Kerrie Marzot• Sotheby's International Realty
Upper Cape, located between Buzzards Bay and Cape Cod Bay, is a coastal and village-centered Falmouth neighborhood with saltwater inlets and piney conservation land. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Main Street in Woods Hole, where ferry docks, marine labs, and compact storefronts set a working-harbor rhythm. The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and the Woods Hole Science Aquarium act as cultural anchors, with The Knob adding a quiet shoreline counterpoint. Architecture leans toward shingled Cape cottages and weathered harbor-side buildings, with bikeable lanes linking beaches and ponds. Days track tides, ferry schedules, and the Shining Sea Bikeway’s steady flow. Small marinas and pocket parks keep the landscape open and maritime.
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Market insights
46 Gardiner Rd · $5,995,000
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
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SALE-TO-LIST
98.2%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$5,995,000
Median sale price in this area is $812,335. (86% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Hardwood flooring
Deck
Full basement
Three fireplaces
Total of 8 rooms
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
2 half bathrooms
Kitchen
Oil-powered appliances
Water heater
Flooring
Hardwood
Heating & cooling
Oil heating
No central cooling
Exterior features
Garden
Waterview
Waterfront on Buzzards Bay (salt)
Bay/Harbor access
Home design
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
Parking
Driveway
Construction
Shingle siding
Asphalt shingle roof
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
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