188 Ocean View AvenueBarnstable, MA 02635MLS Number 22504970

  • Price: $2,950,000
  • Est. Mortgage of $/month
  • 139 Days on Market
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  • 5Bedrooms
  • 0.5Acreage
  • 4Bathrooms
  • 1830Year Built
New Seabury Sotheby's International Realty
New Seabury Sotheby's International Realty
Office: 508.477.8300
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Mashpee, MA 02649
Welcome to the Captain Richard Snow Handy Estate, Circa 1830. Classic sea side Colonial offers elegance on prestigious Oceanview Avenue steps to pristine Riley's Beach & Loop beach. Fondly known as the General Mather House, on the National Register of Historic Places. Rare legacy property being offered for the first time in nearly 90 years. Expansive rooms are designed for multi generational living for both family life and entertaining. Substantial addition was built to the rear in approximately 1917. On the second level you have plenty of room for guests with 5 bedrooms each offering easy access to 3 full baths. You'll love the original honey colored warm wide pine floors, custom paneling and the authentic 4 chimneys with 7 fireplaces, 3 are operational. Located on the first level where you will be relaxing with family and friends. Spacious kitchen w/ adjoining pantry & laundry room. Celebrating holidays will be special in the luxuriously large dining room, living room w/ built ins and parlor. Bonus family room with easy access to patio and screened porch for ocean breezes. Private 1/2 acre with rose Arbor, mature Holly and Linden trees. Buyer/agent to verify all information

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Listed by Adrienne G Siegel of Strawberry Hill R E

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Location Information

  • Directions .Main Street Cotuit to Left on Oceanview Ave. Close to Cross Street, to 188 on right.

School Information

  • High School DistrictBarnstable

Rooms

  • Bathroom4
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal 3.5
  • Bedrooms5
  • Full Bath3
  • Half Baths1
  • Laundry Features Laundry Room, Sink, Countertops, First Floor
  • Main Level Bathrooms 1
  • Room Bedroom 2 Features Bedroom 2, Shared Full Bath, Closet
  • Room Master Bathroom Features Shared Full Bath
  • Room Master Bedroom Features Closet, Ceiling Fan(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), Built-in Features

Exterior

  • Fencing Partial
  • RoofAsphalt, Pitched

Property Information

  • Living Area Units Square Feet
  • Lot Size Square Feet 21,780
  • Lot Size Units Acres
  • Property Condition Updated/Remodeled, Cer. Historic, Approximate
  • Square Feet3,740

Basic Information

  • Lot Features
    • Cleared
    • Conservation Area
    • In Town Location
    • Level
    • Marina
    • Near Golf Course
    • South of Route 28
    • Wooded
  • Parcel Number 33009001
  • Road Frontage DescriptionPaved

Location

  • Address188 Ocean View Avenue
  • Building Number188
  • CountyBarnstable
  • StateMA
  • StreetOcean View Avenue
  • TownBarnstable
  • Zip02635

Property

  • Acreage0.5

Interior

  • Flooring Hardwood, Wood, Vinyl
  • Interior Features HU Cable TV, Pantry, Linen Closet
  • Room Bedroom 2 Description Flooring: Wood

Utilities

  • Heating Hot Water
  • Heating YN Yes
  • Sewer Septic Tank

Amenities

  • Appliances IncludedDishwasher, Washer, Refrigerator, Electric Range, Electric Dryer, Electric Water Heater
  • Other AmenitiesBasement, Fireplace, Golf, Water View

Tax Information

  • Tax Assessed Value $2,169,200
  • Tax Year 2025
  • Taxes$18,564

Parking

  • Open Parking YN Yes

Basic Information

  • List Price$2,950,000
  • MLS Number22504970
  • Modification Date02/09/2026
  • Property SubTypeSingle Family Residence

Building

  • BasementInterior Entry, Partial
  • Building Area Units Square Feet
  • Construction Materials Clapboard, Shingle Siding
  • Entry Level 1
  • Entry Location First Floor
  • FireplaceWood Burning
  • Fireplace YN Yes
  • Fireplaces Total 3
  • FoundationBlock, Brick/Mortar
  • Patio And Porch Features Patio, Screened Porch
  • Property StyleColonial
  • Rooms10
  • Year Built1830

Other

  • Date Listed10/03/2025
  • Nitrogen Sensitive AreaYes
  • View Count8

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