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850 Sea View Avenue

Osterville, MA 02655
  • $7,950,000
  • STATUS: Active
  • ON SITE: 136 Days
  • MLS #: 22504438
$7,950,000
  • 8
    BEDS
  • 1.22
    ACRES
  • 7
    BATHS
  • 2
    1/2 BATHS
  • 7,350
    SQFT
  • $1,082
    $/SQFT
Neighborhood:
Type:
Single-Family Home
Built:
2005
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Area:

School Ratings & Info

School District:

Description

At the western end of Osterville's legendary Sea View Avenue--a road many believe is one of the most beautiful and valuable on all of Cape Cod reveals a property that transcends the idea of a residence. On over one acre of sweeping, tree-lined greensward with glimpses of West Bay shimmering in the distance, here is a residence that is not simply lived in, but experienced.Accessed by a winding drive of hand-laid paver stones with more than 6,342 square feet of living space, this Merle Thorpe designed home is a masterpiece of craftsmanship from a bygone era. Every lovingly maintained detail speaks to a time when artistry, skill, and pride shaped construction: mahogany windows and doors, wide-plank quarter-sawn oak floors, artisan cabinetry and moldings and graceful curved walls and rooflines that play against the endless blue of Cape Cod skies. It is at once a home and a work of art--a sculpture you inhabit, revealing new secrets and surprises with every visit. The accommodations are generous: seven bedrooms in the main house, and a generously oversized bespoke 1,000+- square foot one-bedroom guest suite with full bath, Pullman refreshment bar and laundry room above the three-car garage complete with radiant heated floors. Even the practical details carry refinement, from a dedicated trash room with an automatic air-venting system to carefully considered storage and systems. The partially finished terrace level offers a bedroom, full bath, laundry room, an additional washing room and space for your imagination to run wild. Outside, the grounds invite leisure and celebration. A 50-foot gunite pool with auto-cover is framed by a stone terrace shaded by Japanese maplesan idyllic setting for alfresco dining on summer evenings, where the sound of waves rolling onto the shore drifts from across the avenue. Ownership here includes something rare: deeded rights to a private pristine Nantucket Sound beach, just steps away, and access to Eel River, perfect for launching kayaks and paddleboards. Welcome to 850 Sea View Avenue, more than a residence; it is a legacy. Built with unmatched skill and devotion, it offers its next steward more than shelter. It is a place where cherished memories are ingrained against a backdrop of beauty and heritage and where every wall, every curve and every view reveal a story of timeless artistry. Please verify all information contained herein.

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850 Sea View Avenue Osterville, MA 02655

  • Price: $7,950,000
  • Status: Active
  • On Site: 136 Days
  • MLS #: 22504438
8
Beds
7
Baths
2
½ Baths
1.22
Acres
7,350
SQFT
$1,082
$/SQFT
2005
Built
Neighborhood:
Barnstable
County:
Barnstable
Area:
Barnstable
School District:
Barnstable
Property Description
At the western end of Osterville's legendary Sea View Avenue--a road many believe is one of the most beautiful and valuable on all of Cape Cod reveals a property that transcends the idea of a residence. On over one acre of sweeping, tree-lined greensward with glimpses of West Bay shimmering in the distance, here is a residence that is not simply lived in, but experienced.Accessed by a winding drive of hand-laid paver stones with more than 6,342 square feet of living space, this Merle Thorpe designed home is a masterpiece of craftsmanship from a bygone era. Every lovingly maintained detail speaks to a time when artistry, skill, and pride shaped construction: mahogany windows and doors, wide-plank quarter-sawn oak floors, artisan cabinetry and moldings and graceful curved walls and rooflines that play against the endless blue of Cape Cod skies. It is at once a home and a work of art--a sculpture you inhabit, revealing new secrets and surprises with every visit. The accommodations are generous: seven bedrooms in the main house, and a generously oversized bespoke 1,000+- square foot one-bedroom guest suite with full bath, Pullman refreshment bar and laundry room above the three-car garage complete with radiant heated floors. Even the practical details carry refinement, from a dedicated trash room with an automatic air-venting system to carefully considered storage and systems. The partially finished terrace level offers a bedroom, full bath, laundry room, an additional washing room and space for your imagination to run wild. Outside, the grounds invite leisure and celebration. A 50-foot gunite pool with auto-cover is framed by a stone terrace shaded by Japanese maplesan idyllic setting for alfresco dining on summer evenings, where the sound of waves rolling onto the shore drifts from across the avenue. Ownership here includes something rare: deeded rights to a private pristine Nantucket Sound beach, just steps away, and access to Eel River, perfect for launching kayaks and paddleboards. Welcome to 850 Sea View Avenue, more than a residence; it is a legacy. Built with unmatched skill and devotion, it offers its next steward more than shelter. It is a place where cherished memories are ingrained against a backdrop of beauty and heritage and where every wall, every curve and every view reveal a story of timeless artistry. Please verify all information contained herein.
Exterior Features

Architectural Style Shingle Carport No Construction Materials Shingle Siding Dock No Exterior Features Outdoor Shower Fencing Partial Foundation Details Concrete Perimeter Lot Features MarinaHouse of WorshipNear Golf CourseShoppingPublic TennisLevelSouth of Route 28 Open Parking No Parking Total 6 Pool Features GuniteIn Ground Pool Private Yes Roof WoodShingle Separate Living Quarters Description DetachedSecond Floor Water Front No Water View Yes

Interior Features

Appliances DishwasherSecurity SystemRefrigeratorGas RangeMicrowaveGas Water Heater Attached Garage No Basement Yes Basement1 FinishedPartialInterior Entry Cooling True Cooling Features Central Air Entry Level 1 Entry Location First Floor Fireplace Features Wood Burning Fireplace YN Yes Fireplaces Total 3 Flooring Hardwood Garage Yes Heating Yes Interior Features Interior BalconyWet BarRecessed Lighting Laundry Features Laundry RoomIn Basement Master Bedroom Level Second Rooms Total 12 Window Features Bay/Bow Windows

Property Features

Association No Flood Insurance Required No Flood Zone X Improvement Assessments 2312200 Land Assessments 2153700 Land Lease No Lead Paint Unknown Miles From Beach .3 - .5 New Construction No Nitrogen Sensitive Area No Other Assessments 354500 Property Attached No Property Sub Type Single Family Residence Road Surface Type Paved Sewer Septic Tank Special List Conditions None Tax Annual Amount 38329 Tax Assessed Value 4820400 Tax Year 2025 Warranty Available False Waterview Type Bay/Harbor Year Built Description Updated/RemodeledApproximate Year Built Effective 2017 Year Round Yes Zoning RF-1

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Listing provided courtesy of John B Cotton, Jr of Sotheby's International Realty: jack@jackcotton.com


Cape Cod & Islands MLS logo © 2026 Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service, Inc. All rights reserved. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by the MLS or Cape Cod Real Estate Group. Data last updated: 2026-01-24T00:25:19.187.
 
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