850 Sea View Avenue, Osterville, MA, 02655

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$7,950,000
78 Days On Site

850 Sea View Avenue
Osterville, MA 02655

For Sale|Single Family Residence|Active
8
Beds
9
Total Baths
7
Full Baths
2
Partial Baths
7,350
SqFt
$1,082
/SqFt
2005
Built
County:
Barnstable
Listing courtesy of John B Cotton, Jr of Sotheby's International Realty
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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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Listing Snapshot
Price 
$7,950,000
Days On Site 
78 Days
Bedrooms 
8
Inside Area (SqFt) 
7,350 sqft
Total Baths 
9
Full Baths 
7
Partial Baths 
2
Lot Size 
1.22 Acres
Year Built 
2005
MLS® Number 
22504438
Status 
Active
Property Tax 
$38,329
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees 
N/A
Sq Ft Source 
N/A
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
a month agoListing updated with changes from the MLS®
3 months agoListing first seen on site
General Features
Acres 
1.22
Foundation 
Concrete Perimeter
Garage 
Yes
Garage Spaces 
3
Land Lease 
No
Parking Spaces 
6
Property Condition 
Updated/Remodeled
Property Sub Type 
Single Family Residence
Sewer 
Septic Tank
SqFt Total 
7350
Style 
Shingle
Zoning 
RF-1
Interior Features
Appliances 
DishwasherRefrigeratorGas RangeMicrowaveGas Water Heater
Basement 
FinishedPartialInterior Entry
Cooling 
Central Air
Fireplace 
Yes
Fireplace Features 
Wood Burning
Fireplaces 
3
Flooring 
Hardwood
Heating 
Interior 
Wet BarRecessed LightingWalk-In Closet(s)
Laundry Features 
Laundry RoomIn Basement
Window Features 
Bay Window(s)
Bedroom 2 
Dimensions - 11x17Level - SecondArea - 187Description - Flooring: Wood
Bedroom 3 
Dimensions - 14x19Level - SecondArea - 266Description - Flooring: Wood
Bedroom 4 
Dimensions - 16x18Level - SecondArea - 288Description - Flooring: Wood
Dining Room 
Dimensions - 15x24Level - FirstArea - 360
Kitchen 
Dimensions - 17x14Level - FirstArea - 238Description - Flooring: Wood
Living Room 
Dimensions - 23x21Level - FirstArea - 483Description - Fireplace(s): Wood Burning,Flooring: Wood
Master Bedroom 
Dimensions - 11x20Level - SecondArea - 220Description - Flooring: Wood
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Exterior Features
Construction Details 
Shingle Siding
Exterior 
Outdoor Shower
Fencing 
Partial
Lot Features 
On Golf CourseNear Golf CourseLevel
Pool Features 
GuniteIn GroundPrivate
Private Pool 
Yes
Roof 
WoodShingle
View 
WaterBay
Waterfront Features 
West Bay
Waterview 
WaterBay
Windows/Doors 
Bay Window(s)
Community Features
Building Access 
First Floor
MLS Area 
Mid-Cape
Roads 
Paved
School District 
Barnstable
Township 
Barnstable
Schools
School District
Barnstable
Elementary School
Unknown
Middle School
Unknown
High School
Unknown
Listing courtesy of John B Cotton, Jr of Sotheby's International Realty



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Last checked: 2025-11-27 06:00 AM UTC

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