In Sought After MA Home Markets, Beach Season Doesn't End With Summer

MASSACHUSETTS — The weather has a chill in the air, the jackets and sweaters have been out of the closet for a few weeks and the fall spices — and pumpkin — are back in your baked goods, coffee or both.

It's fall. For Massachusetts tourists, that means they've packed up their beach chairs and headed home. For Massachusetts residents, there's a pitch to be made about celebrating the cooler months and what those temperatures mean for your use of state beaches.

After all, it was October when Henry David Thoreau wrote that "a man may stand there and put all of America behind him" in his book "Cape Cod".

Being that this is Patch's weekly homes column, we'll use this space to specifically add to our pitch by focusing on homes with beach access that's worth bragging about in all four seasons ... or at least three of them.

245 Nauset Light Beach Rd., Eastham, Mass.

"To say waking up here is like waking up in paradise is an understatement," reads a listing for this Eastham property, which features sweeping views above the Atlantic Ocean on a private piece of land.

This is being sold with the abutting parcel, 23-25B, adding .16 acres of land for a total of .75 acres.

The structure consists of a recently renovated one-bedroom heated cottage with a full bath and private deck, as well as a two-bedroom seasonal ranch in true old Cape Cod style.

This portion has a rooftop deck to the rear as well as a sitting deck on the front of the house overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.

1115 Main St., Vineyard Haven, Mass.

Built in 1893 and representing one of the classic "Grand Dames of the Chop", this four-story, 11-bedroom, 7,000 sq. ft. residence is permanently situated atop a gentle bank with a "magical path through the vegetation to the beach," according to a listing for the property.

"A sensitive and well thought-out renovation was completed honoring all of the home's character and charm, while complementing the flow of the house and adding appropriate freshened finishes," the listing said.

As you may expect, this home will cost you a pretty penny. It's listed for $9.950 million.

59 Third St., Westport, Mass.

For those interested in the cold plunge to sauna pipeline, this Third Street home might be right up your alley.

"Located in Westport's treasured coastal beach area featuring Horseneck Beach, Gooseberry Island, and East Beach, this two story colonial with its expansive views over Buzzards Bay to Cuttyhunk and the Elizabeth Islands offers a unique floor plan," a listing reads.

For those cozy nights outside with a cup of coffee — or something stronger — this home offers a second level deck with views of the coastline.