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3 Private Massachusetts Retreats from Golf Course Lot to Shoreline Home

By Awais Manzoor

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Across Massachusetts, this trio illustrates how New England luxury is often defined less by flash than by setting and the life it enables. One offering is a rare chance to custom-build on a 1.09-acre cul-de-sac homesite fronting Cummaquid Golf Course’s 7th hole. Another is a secluded Brookline estate beside Sargent Estates, with three finished levels designed for large-scale living and entertaining. Completing the collection, a classic Cataumet retreat frames uninterrupted Red Brook Pond views and sits close to beaches, marinas, and local dining.

44 Iris Lane | Contact for pricing

44 Iris Lane Barnstable MA 02630
44 Iris Lane, Barnstable, MA 02630
Gerry Coughlan
LISTING AGENT:
Gerry Coughlan

Down a private cul-de-sac in Barnstable, this oversized homesite sits directly on Cummaquid Golf Course’s 7th hole—an increasingly rare setting in Cummaquid Heights. As the last buildable lot along this stretch, it offers a singular chance to shape a future residence with your own builder, tailored to the way you want to live. The 1.09-acre parcel provides a sense of elbow room and a quieter pace, while keeping everyday needs within easy reach. From here, shopping, beaches, schools, churches, and doctors are all conveniently accessible, balancing privacy with practicality. It’s a place where mornings can begin with open fairway outlooks and evenings can end in the calm of a tucked-away lane, ready for whatever you choose to build.

Size: 1.00 acres

Price: Contact for pricing

Contact:
Gerry Coughlan, Compass, 508.737.1734
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A Rare Brookline Estate Where Privacy, Space, And Luxury Converge. | Contact for pricing

1 Chestnut Place Brookline MA 02445
1 Chestnut Place, Brookline, MA 02445
maggieseelig
LISTING AGENT:
Maggie Gold Seelig

Set well back from the street on a secluded lot in Brookline, this residence pairs privacy and tranquility with a richly appointed, multi-level layout adjacent to Sargent Estates. A grand rotunda entry sets the tone for meticulous craftsmanship and striking architectural details, unfolding into a chef’s kitchen and expansive living and dining rooms alongside a family room and mudroom. Three finished levels plus a lower level create thoughtful separation of spaces: the second floor offers three bedroom suites, each with its own bath, plus two office areas; the third floor adds two more suites. Below, a sixth suite is joined by a gym, a large family room, and laundry. Mature landscaping frames outdoor living with a pool, hot tub, sauna, outdoor fireplace, pizza oven, and full outdoor kitchen—an inviting backdrop for unhurried days and easy entertaining.

Size: 1.00 acres

Price: Contact for pricing

Contact:
Maggie Gold Seelig, MGS Group Real Estate, 617.645.4999

Coastal Retreat | Contact for pricing

1120 Shore Road Cataumet MA 02534
1120 Shore Road, Cataumet, MA 02534
Amy Vickers
LISTING AGENT:
Amy Vickers

Along the water’s edge in Cataumet, 1120 Shore Road channels an easy Cape Cod rhythm with remarkable, uninterrupted views of Red Brook Pond. Inside, an intentional architectural design puts the scenery first—every front-facing window framing a serene, postcard-perfect sweep of sparkling water. A light-filled, open-concept layout centers on a spacious kitchen and formal dining area, while multiple fireplaces add a warm, gathered feel for crisp autumn evenings or relaxed year-round living. Outside, an expansive deck invites gentle breezes and lingering moments watching local birdlife over the pond. The setting pairs everyday ease with coastal access: deep-water marinas, Squeteague and Red Brook harbors, and local beaches are all close by, with The Chart Room nearby when you’d rather dine out. Life here moves with the tide and the seasons.

Price: Contact for pricing

Size:
2,416 sq ft
Contact:
Amy Vickers, Sotheby’s International Realty, 774.327.9416