Father’s Day is a holiday steeped in tradition. Since we believe in celebrating such an important day to the fullest, here are some great places across Boston, Cape Cod and the South Coast you might consider if golf or breweries are on your to-do list. Continue reading
‘Faraway’, as it is known, evokes the elegance of a bygone era and features commanding vistas of Cotuit Bay, Sampson’s Island, Nantucket Sound, and on the horizon, Martha’s Vineyard. Continue reading
For many golfers, the manicured greens, gentle ocean breezes and unforgiving sand traps of a Cape Cod golf course are an oasis away from the hustle and bustle of every day life. And while the prospect of teeing off at one of the great public courses across Cape Cod is exhilarating, the good fortune to play at one of the exclusive golf clubs may seem more fantasy than reality if you don’t know a member well enough to be invited as a guest. All hope is not lost though! Many charitable events allow non-members to tee up and enjoy what they have been missing. Participating in any of the worthwhile charity golf events not only assists with a great cause but offers the opportunity to play at some of Cape Cod’s best private golf courses! Continue reading
Thanksgiving is a day where tradition and custom holds true for many families. As the heavenly aroma of turkey wafts through the house and glistening cranberry sauce is placed on a beautifully set table, one reminisces about Thanksgivings past and remembers the importance of the day.
Whether you celebrate at a large gathering with relatives or a more intimate dinner with loved ones, there is something unique about everyone’s celebration. Even for those of us who have that crazy uncle who wants to talk politics or the aunt who burned the green bean casserole, those memories are part of what makes the day special. What binds our Thanksgivings together is the moment when everyone comes together around the dining room table to give thanks (and overindulge!)
Dining rooms come in all shapes, sizes and styles. Here are our 12 favorites!
Few people in the world have put together a global portfolio of properties as significant and well lauded as did philanthropist Rachel “Bunny” Lambert Mellon. A horticulturist, gardener and art collector, one of the finest jewels in her portfolio was here on Cape Cod. Listed for public sale when Bunny was 101, the Mellon Estate is a truly timeless and classically Cape Cod property on the gated island paradise that is Oyster Harbors. The home is actually the focus of a 10-page feature in May’s House Beautiful highlighting its redecoration for the new owners by acclaimed Million Dollar Decorator star Kathryn M. Ireland, so be sure to pick up a copy.
Known for her appreciation of privacy, you will feel like you are the only person in the world when on the Mellon Estate, surrounded by cultivated gardens and orchards, with views across the undeveloped conservation lands of Sampson’s Island, out to the deep blue waters of Nantucket Sound. The beautifully crafted main home offers over 7,000 square feet with 9 bedrooms, 9 full bathrooms and 2 additional bedrooms in the substantial staff quarters. Step outside and enjoy nearly 200 feet of shorefront, or spend your time exploring the acres of landscaped grounds. Never short of anything you could ask for, this 7-acre waterfront property features a tennis court, beach house, greenhouses, and dock.
While you may find it hard to tear yourself away from the estate itself, you will want to explore the charming village of Osterville just minutes away. Whether you want wood fired Pizza from Crisp, seared sea scallops from 5 Bays Bistro, or an afternoon of retail therapy at several of the towns charming boutiques, you will instantly fall in love with quaint village. While the property is a luxury, if you are looking to experience the best of Cape Cod, to create the quintessential summer vacation with memories to last a lifetime, a week or two here cannot be matched.
If you would like to learn more about renting this special property please contact Michelle Sylvia, by giving her a call at 508.648.2967, or stopping by our office at 867 Main Street, Osterville, MA 02655.