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188 Ocean View Avenue, 
Cotuit, MA 02635

$2,950,000


5

Beds


4

Baths


3,740

Sq Ft


Single Family

Active

Listed by

Adrienne G Siegel

Strawberry Hill R E

508-775-8000

Last updated:

December 31, 2025, 05:49 AM

MLS#

22504970

Source:

CAPECOD

About This Home

188 Ocean View Avenue

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

Home Facts

Single Family

4 Baths

5 Bedrooms

Built in 1830

Price Summary

2,950,000

$788 per Sq. Ft.

MLS #:

22504970

Last Updated:

December 31, 2025, 05:49 AM

Added:

2 month(s) ago


Rooms & Interior

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms:

5

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms:

4

Full Bathrooms:

3

Interior

Living Area:

3,740 Sq. Ft.


Structure

Structure

Architectural Style:

Colonial, Single Family Residence

Building Area:

3,740 Sq. Ft.

Year Built:

1830


Lot

Lot Size (Sq. Ft):

21,780


Finances & Disclosures

Finances

Price:

$2,950,000

Price per Sq. Ft:

$788 per Sq. Ft.

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