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LIFESTYLE CHANGE FOR SALE! Imagine waking up to sunrise & sparkling water views, enjoying morning coffee on a screened porch overlooking the lake & ending the day w/ a gentle summer breeze. This rare opportunity to own a beautifully restored waterfront Cape Cod cottage on desirable Lake Attitash offers not just a home, but an entirely different way of living. Warm, inviting & filled w/ character, this charming home blends original charm w/ thoughtful updates. Original wood floors, warm pine walls & a fieldstone fireplace w/ gas insert create a quintessential New England atmosphere, while enlarged windows, glass sliders & skylights bring the outdoors in & showcase breathtaking lake views from nearly every room. Updated kitchen & baths provide today’s conveniences without sacrificing the home’s personality. Step outside & the magic continues. The screened porch, deck & private dock capture spectacular 180-degree lake views—perfect for morning coffee, cocktails, entertaining or relaxing w/ a good book. Thoughtfully landscaped grounds provide a peaceful, private setting. Just listen to the birds singing! A dock, boat & two kayaks are included, so you can enjoy the lake immediately. Swim, waterski, fish, cruise by pontoon or speedboat, kayak, paddleboard, pedal around the lake, or simply drift along & take in the scenery. Lake Attitash is known for excellent fishing & has been featured on television by Charlie Moore, the “Mad Fisherman.” There is even a designated area to practice your golf swing & putting stroke! Or transform that space into a hot tub retreat & soak beneath the stars. A detached 2-car garage—rare w/ a waterfront property—was added in 2019 & provides space for cars, boats & lake toys. The full basement offers abundant storage & a workshop. Lake Attitash is known for clean water & abundant wildlife. Watch for swans, loons, ducks, blue herons, owls, eagles, cormorants & more. Pick wild blueberries, fish, paddle or simply relax by the water. Winter brings ice skating, ice sailing & ice fishing. This is the kind of property that invites you to slow down, have more fun & truly enjoy the life you’ve worked hard to create. Whether a year-round retreat, vacation home or gathering place for family & friends, this special waterfront home offers an extraordinary opportunity to embrace the lake lifestyle. Only 5 mins from Rte 495 & a short ride to Newburyport & charming downtown Amesbury. A truly special home in a truly special setting. If not now, when?
- Heating System:
- Forced Air, Electric, Oil, Other
- Cooling System:
- Window Unit(s), Ductless
- Basement:
- Full, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Concrete, Radon Remediation System, Unfinished
- Kitchen:
- Flooring - Laminate, Kitchen Island, Stainless Steel Appliances, Countertops - Upgraded, Skylight
- Fireplace:
- Family Room
- Patio:
- Deck - Wood, Screened
- Roof Deck:
- Shingle
- Parking:
- Off Street, Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Detached, Storage, Garage Faces Side
- Country:
- US
- State:
- MA
- County:
- Essex
- City:
- Merrimac
- Street:
- Alnette Road
- Street Number:
- 1
- Postal Code:
- 01860
- Accessibility:
- No
- Architectural Style:
- Colonial, Cape
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- HOA Fee:
- 0
- Community Features:
- Walk/jog Trails, Conservation Area, Shopping, Bike Path, Public School, Laundromat, Highway Access, House Of Worship
- Construction:
- Frame
- Electric:
- Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
- Elementary School:
- Sweetsir
- ExteriorFeatures:
- Rain Gutters, Storage, Porch - Screened, Screens, Deck - Wood
- Flooring:
- Carpet, Hardwood, Tile, Laminate, Flooring - Stone/ceramic Tile
- High School:
- Pentucket Regional Hs
- Laundry:
- Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, In Basement
- Lot Size:
- 0.16
- Middle School:
- Donaghue
- Property Type:
- Single Family Residence
- Sewer:
- Public Sewer
- Zoning:
- LA
- Living Area (sqft):
- 1799
Residential For Sale
1 Alnette Road, Merrimac, Massachusetts 01860
- Property Type :
- Residential
- Listing Type :
- For Sale
- Price :
- $869,000
- View :
- Scenic View(s)
- Bedrooms :
- 3
- Bathrooms :
- 2
- Year Built :
- 1931
- Status :
- Active
