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Cape Cod Retreat on the Eel River

From: Luxury Portfolio

The quintessential setting for summer, this Cape Cod-style home sits on an incredible 2.4-acre property that backs right up to Eel River in Osterville, Mass. Here, the owners and their kids can spend their days swimming in the private pool, exploring the grounds or following the long dock down to the water's edge.

Front Exterior and Pool

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Front Exterior and Pool Overview

Beautiful grounds surround this 8000-plus square foot home and include a pool, manicured lawns and gardens and a private dock.

Riverfront House Overview

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Riverfront House Overview and Driveway

On 2.4 acres of riverfront property, not far from the Massachusetts coast, this six-bedroom house has the goods. There's a pool, poolhouse, private dock, home theater, wet bar, library and that's just for starters.

Exterior, River and Dock

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Rear Exterior, River and Dock

This home's property, 2.4 acres in all, backs right up to the edge of Eel River in Osterville, Massachusetts.

Mansion Exterior and Driveway

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Mansion Exterior and Gravel Driveway

In addition to the six bedrooms in the main house, there's also a private living space above the three-car garage.

Gray Home Exterior

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Gray Home Exterior and Driveway

The home welcomes residents and guests with noble, New England architecture, including gray shingle siding and crisp white trim.

Rear Exterior and Porch

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Rear Exterior and Porch

The home's tasteful architecture includes intriguing details like the curved roof and wall of the living room, echoing the shape of a gazebo, and a porch lined with columns.

Pool and Poolhouse

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Swimming Pool and Poolhouse

The outdoor entertaining areas include an in-ground, gunite pool, hot tub and poolhouse.

Riverfront Dock

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Dock Into River

A long private dock leads out over Eel River. And the ocean is only a short boat ride away!

Dock and River

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Private Dock and River

Fish, boat, swim...that's the beauty of your own private dock.

White Foyer With Tulips

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White Traditional Foyer With Tulips

This foyer feels bright, cheerful and open, with charming nods to the home's coastal location, like the porthole window over the stairs.

White Living Room With Curved Wall

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White Traditional Living Room With Curved Wall

This stunning living room looks out over the backyard and river through its rounded walls and French doors.

French Doors and River View

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White French Doors and River View

Pretty French windows and doors line the outer back wall, making sure not an inch of view is missed.

Gray Traditional Dining Room

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Gray Traditional Dining Room With White Chairs

This dining room sets a polished tone with soft gray walls and fresh white upholstered chairs.

Open Plan Kitchen With River View

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Neutral Open Plan Kitchen With River View

The gourmet kitchen opens up to a large bank of windows, letting in views of Osterville's Eel River.

Bedroom With French Doors

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Neutral Bedroom With French Doors

This simply furnished bedroom, one of six in the home, allows the setting to shine with lots of natural light and instant outdoor access.

Blue Traditional Library

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Blue Traditional Library With Fireplace

Blue paneling takes this library in a sophisticated, modern direction. The color is so handsome against the marble fireplace.

Bedroom With Sliding French Door

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White Bedroom With Sliding French Door

Throughout the home, sliding French-style doors join the room to scenic porches and balconies.

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