These 5 MA Homes Are A Beach Getaway Dream

MASSACHUSETTS — Massachusetts has always been connected to the water. Sure, it's a coastal state, but its connection dates back to the days when New Bedford lit the world and beyond.

So it makes sense that a home on the ocean is a dream for many people here, but it doesn't have to be relegated to just Cape Cod, Nantucket or Martha's Vineyard.

Here are five homes on the Massachusetts market right now that check off the beach dream home box:

504 Old Harbor Rd., North Chatham, Mass.

This eight-bedroom mansion from days gone by is designed by architect Edward Sears Read. The home is perched on a hill overlooking Chatham Harbor, North Beach, and the Atlantic Ocean beyond.

Almost 300 feet of sandy private beach described by an article on CNN as ''one of the top 9 secret beaches in North America''.

328 Ocean St., Marshfield, Mass.

Step into 328 Ocean St., a luxury waterfront new construction home in Marshfield with unparalleled water views. Nestled in the vibrant Brandt Rock area, the property offers the convenience of being within walking distance to delicious eateries, nearby golf clubs, yacht clubs and marinas.

Enjoy decks on each of the three levels facing the Atlantic Ocean, as well as a fourth deck overlooking the Brandt Rock area.

9 Drumhack Rd., Gloucester, Mass.

Killybracken is an enchanting oceanfront estate built in the Arts and Crafts style surrounded by sprawling lawns and lush perennial gardens.

First built in 1927, the entire compound has undergone a painstaking renovation seamlessly blending its vintage architecture with effortless contemporary living and entertaining spaces.

The estate features a historical main residence, pool house, guest cottage and garage crafted with antique woods, locally quarried granite and other natural stone finishes.

573 Hale St., Beverly, Mass.

For more than 170 years and six generations "Burnside" has been home to the same family. Constructed in 1851, this direct beachfront property on Plum Cove is a significant estate in historic and exclusive Pride's Crossing.

Pass the stone pillars and proceed up a long drive filled with mixed deciduous and coniferous woodlands. Enter the grand foyer and you will instantly have that old New England feel.

Situated on over eight acres, this 11-bedroom, seven-bath home features 12 fireplaces, a sunroom perfect for entertaining, a library, an attached apartment with a private entrance ideal for guests, a spectacular lawn with mature plantings and quintessential New England ocean views alongside two direct beach access points.

34 Sandpiper Road, Truro, Mass.

Most people on Cape Cod need to plan either a driving or walking route to the beach in the summer.

At this Sandpiper Road home, however, it's as easy as opening your bedroom door to take in stunning views and the ocean breeze coming off Cape Cod Bay. If you do want to trek down to the sandy shore, however, a private staircase can lead you down the 70-foot-high dune to your private beach.