Lanes Cove Carriage House - Perfect for

• Family Vacations

• Friends' Reunions

• Writer's Retreats

 

Available by the week, the month, or the winter

The rates are printed at the bottom of this page.

This lovely 1800s building with ocean views has been completely renovated and converted to a beautiful three level vacation home with two bedrooms and

two and a half bathrooms.

It has central air conditioning and heating as well as a fireplace, and comfortably sleeps eight,

with a king-sized bed, a queen sleep-sofa, two twin beds and a set of bunk-beds.

Architect Jonathan Poore, General Contractor John Nicosia, and

Interior Designer Cynthia Curcio of Four Lexington all worked their magic to convert

a great old barn into this lovely space, yours to enjoy by the week or the season.

The area around the Carriage House was designed by Kate Wiggin of KW Landscapes

and includes boulder terraces, lovely gardens, ocean views

and a lawn area with a grille and patio furniture.

Beyond that is a natural area with a short trail meandering to the cove on Ipswich Bay.

The Living Room/Dining Room

On the main level, pass through the welcoming entry into a large, sophisticated

living room-dining room combination. The living room sofa faces a 47 inch wall-mounted

LCD HDTV and a DVD player. A red leather club chair provides additional seating

for enjoying the view of the ocean, the TV, or the ambiance of the gas fireplace.

The large, unique square dining table seats eight people on leather covered Parsons chairs.

A convenient half bath and a very comfortable sleep sofa complete this middle level.

 

The Kitchen

This very efficient kitchen is furnished with all the expected appliances, tools and linens for cooking, serving, and cleaning, including all the kitchen gadgets known to man, except for a melon-baller, where I finally drew the line. Four stools cozy-up to the raised counter.

 

 

The Second Bedroom Suite

Such a fun room! The 1970s décor will make you smile. Its vivid colors, fluffy throw pillows and colorful polar fleece throws stop just short of outrageous.

The bathroom is decorated in the same theme, with fabulous colors

in towels, shower curtain, and accessories. The clincher is lime green Flokati rugs – great for bare feet.

Those occupying this suite have a 32 inch LCD HDTV and DVD player,

and can plug their electronic devices into two 4-port charging stations,

and their iPod in the Sony radio/alarm clock dock.

Best of all, it’s located on the lowest level, separated from the master bedroom –

a peaceful and private advantage for two generations or two couples.

There's also a small terrace outside the sliding glass door.

The Master Bedroom Suite

The best is saved for last. Just wait until you see this room which was once the hayloft!

Now it holds an upholstered king-sized bed with a Sleep Number mattress,

adjustable for two different firmness levels. A beautiful dresser with

a cedar-lined drawer, an antique desk, and two stylish chairs round out the furniture.

Electronics include a 32" LCD-TV, another 4-port charging station, another radio/alarm

with an iPod dock, and one of the three telephones. A large double window shows views

of the ocean cove, and two skylights provide astonishing natural light.

The Master Bathroom

A third skylight and another window allow that same beautiful light into the luxurious master bathroom.

Relax in the double Jacuzzi tub or refresh in the large separate shower. The beautiful mirror, many cabinets, fluffy towels, and a Flokati rug complete the picture.

 

 

 

Additional Amenities

Washer and dryer • iron and ironing board • clean linens, blankets, pillows, bath towels •

beach chairs and beach towels • wireless broadband internet access • 3 telephones •

2 Sony clock-radios with iPod docks• a Weber grille • outdoor dining furniture •

two off-street parking places • central air conditioning and heat

Allergy sufferers will be happy to know that this house is pet-free and smoke-free.

Rates for 2010

Jan.1 through April 30 - $1100 a month plus utilities

May 1 through June 18 - $1200 a week

June 19 through Sept. 3 - $1600 a week

Sept. 4 through Oct. 29 - $1200 a week

Nov., 2010 through April, 2011 - $1100 a month plus utilities

Reservations

Please go to homeaway.com or vrbo.com to check availability and to request a reservation.

On homeaway.com, this property is #207240.

On vrbo.com it's #199085

If you prefer to communicate with me directly, please call or email.

land line: 978-282-4647 ~~ cell: 978-290-2931 ~~ email: lanescove@comcast.net