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About this home
Privately set on 1.95 beautifully landscaped acres in the coveted Gansett neighborhood of Woods Hole, this distinguished 1930 Colonial estate captures the essence of refined Cape Cod living. Days unfold between the heated saltwater pool, expansive lawns, private association beach overlooking Quissett Harbor, and deeded access to Little Gansett Beach, while the restaurants, cafés, waterfront, and village life of Woods Hole are just a five-minute walk away. Rich in architectural character and thoughtfully expanded over time, the property offers an exceptional combination of privacy, gracious entertaining spaces, and effortless access to the water. Offering more than 8,500 square feet of living space, nine bedrooms, seven full baths, and one half bath, the residence provides remarkable flexibility for family and guests. At the heart of the main house is a chef's kitchen appointed with a Wolf range and Sub-Zero appliances, complemented by a charming breakfast nook, formal dining room with fireplace, laundry room, and mudroom. A first-floor primary suite provides gracious single-level living, while a handsome den, fire placed living room, and sunroom offer beautifully proportioned spaces for intimate gatherings and larger-scale entertaining. Upstairs, a second primary suite enjoys water views, a walk-in closet, and private bath. A second-floor library, two additional bedrooms sharing a full bath, three smaller bedrooms with another shared bath, and an original telephone closet preserve the home's distinctive character and 1930s heritage. A substantial addition creates an exceptional second living environment, anchored by a dramatic cathedral-ceiling great room with fireplace and an adjoining sitting room. A galley kitchen appointed with Gaggenau appliances, one bedroom, two baths, and a lower-level office provide exceptional flexibility for extended family and guests. This wing also includes a generous bonus family room—ideal for game nights, movie evenings, or memorable gatherings—as well as an additional room accessed from the exterior patio, offering even more versatile guest space. French doors open to a private patio and firepit, seamlessly extending the living and entertaining areas outdoors. The grounds are equally impressive, with mature professional landscaping framing the heated saltwater pool, koi pond, sweeping lawns, and multiple areas for outdoor entertaining and relaxation. Ownership includes access to a private association beach overlooking picturesque Quissett Harbor, with dinghy drop-off and pick-up privileges along with dedicated kayak and paddleboard storage. The property also enjoys deeded rights to Little Gansett Beach, offering yet another treasured connection to the water. Rarely does a Woods Hole property combine this level of scale, privacy, architectural character, coastal access, and proximity to the village. Designed for generations of family and friends, this is an extraordinary Cape Cod estate equally suited to quiet summer mornings, days on the water, and unforgettable gatherings that continue long into the evening.
Single-familyProperty Type
1930Year Built
1.96 acresLot Size
$938Price/Sq.Ft.
3 garage spacesParking
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
80 Gansett Rd · $7,995,000
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
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SALE-TO-LIST
98.2%
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LIST PRICE
$7,995,000
Median sale price in this area is $812,335. (90% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Interior features
Hardwood flooring
Tile flooring
Deck
Patio
Porch
Natural Gas appliances
Water heater
Bathrooms
6 full bathrooms
1 half bathroom
Flooring
Hardwood
Tile
Heating & cooling
Natural gas heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Outdoor shower
Garden
Underground sprinkler system
Corner lot
Public water
Home design
Single Family Residence
Built in 1930
Parking
Off street parking
3-car attached garage
8 total parking spaces
Construction
Shingle siding
Asphalt pitched roof
Widow's walk
Shingle roof
Utilities
Public water
Electricity and solar
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