$27,500,000 | Built 1908 | 11,996 Sq. Ft. | 14 Beds | 4.5+ Baths | 4.06 Acres
314 Quissett Ave, Falmouth, MA 02543
Constructed in 1908 on a 4.06-acre peninsula, this stunning Cape Cod getaway offers breathtaking views of Quissett Harbor extending to Buzzards Bay. The asking price is $27.5 million, located in Falmouth, Massachusetts. Details include: This remarkable waterfront property is one of the finest in New England, featuring a vast four-acre elevated site that showcases expansive views of Quissett Harbor and Buzzards Bay. The property is equipped with a deep-water dock suitable for a large yacht. The home, built around 1908, reflects a unique Cape Cod architectural style and provides nearly 12,000 square feet of living space, complete with covered porches, balconies, gambrel roofs with cedar shingles, turrets, and multiple dormers. Inside, the rooms are spacious with high ceilings, intricate moldings, wainscoting, and large windows adorned with decorative divided lights, all framing stunning views of the harbor, bay, and sunsets. Adjacent to the main house, a carriage house offers roughly 2,300 square feet of space, featuring a large meeting room that opens up to a covered porch, a half bath, and a utility room. The upper floor includes three bedrooms and a bathroom, with the potential for a dramatic vaulted ceiling. Quissett is a family-friendly summer destination nestled in the Town of Falmouth on Cape Cod.
The community boasts an active sailing program along with nearby amenities such as golf courses, coastal and deep-sea fishing options, the Shining Sea Bikeway, and beautiful sandy beaches. Buzzards Bay is known for its steady winds, making it a favorite among sailors, windsurfers, and kiteboarders. Boaters enjoy quick access to the South Coast, Elizabeth Islands, Martha’s Vineyard, and Nantucket. Woods Hole is known for its renowned marine science institutions, while Falmouth Center offers a variety of restaurants and shops. Quissett is easily reachable via major highways, and international airports like T.F. Green in Providence and Logan in Boston are both approximately 80 miles away, with executive jet service available in Hyannis. Since 1975, the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) has owned the property, using it as the J. Erik Jonnson Conference Center. While some slight alterations have been made for conference use, NAS has diligently maintained and restored the estate as needed. This property represents a rare combination of prime location, exceptional site, and exquisite architecture typical of New England waterfront estates, just awaiting a new owner to cherish and transform it into a magnificent family home. The property is listed at $27.5 million through Stewart Young & Jamie Crowley of LandVest | Christie’s International Real Estate. Photography by Halsey Fulton.
