Amazing Opportunities for Real Estate in Cape Cod MA
The arm-shaped peninsula of Cape Cod forms the easternmost portion of Massachusetts. Although originally connected to the mainland, the Cape Cod Canal, which opened in 1914, essentially transformed Cape Cod into a large island. Since, Cape Cod has become a favored tourist destination featuring miles of breathtaking rugged coastline, natural and historic attractions, art galleries and high end restaurants. As a popular bed and breakfast destination to many Americans and international tourists, and with antique enthusiasts flocking the area's many famous antique shops, Cape Cod is a destination place to visit, and a dream place to live. Cape Cod houses 15 distinct towns in the four portions of The Cape that include the Upper Cape, The Mid-Cape, The Outer Cape and the Lower Cape.
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Unique Homes for Sale in Cape Cod MA
"East of America, there stands in the open Atlantic the last fragment of an ancient and vanished land. Worn by the breakers and the rains, and disintegrated by the wind, it still stands bold." - Henry Beston, from his book The Outermost House
There are many unique real estate opportunities in Cape Cod. The entire peninsula boasts a solid population of 230,000 residents who enjoy a quaint and rustic lifestyle in a temperate marine climate which is know for it's exceptionally mild fall season. The Cape boasts a strong economy with extraordinary natural resources and top notch education programs.
Those who invest in homes for sale in Cape Cod, are investing in a unique lifestyle. There are so many exciting attractions that keep life on the cape alive with artistic and historical vigor. Built in 1797 Highland Light is the oldest lighthouse on Cape Cod with one of the most powerful lights on the East Coast. Nickerson State Park offers one of the best camping areas on the Cape. Sturgis Library in Barstable is the oldest library in America and houses a fascinating genealogical history of early Cape Cod families as well as an extensive maritime collection. One of the most popular activities, a true novelty to tourists, and part of life for residents, is whale watching in Provincetown. These are just a few of the many attractions that entice tourists and residents alike to the Cape.
Architecture in many parts of The Cape is known for the famous Cape Cod style house. English Colonists who came to America in the late 17th century modeled these homes after the half-timbered houses of England but with specific additions to help them weather the New England storms. What emerged was a modest, one to one and a half story house with wooden shutters. Later in the early 1900's, a renewed interest in America's past spurred the mass production of these small economical houses in suburban developments across the United States.
A traditional Cape Cod houses is made of wood and covered in wide clapboard or shingles with a large central chimney. They are very symmetrical in appearance with a door in the center. Generally they have a formal, center-hall floor plan, hardwood floors and very little exterior ornamentation. These days, the Cape Cod house usually have dormers and the chimney is often placed at one end, instead of in the center.
Today, these homes offer great opportunities for investing in character architecture in a highly desirable location.
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