West-facing Oceanfront Colonial

This waterfront colonial, with farmer's porch, faces westward for fantastic sunsets. Built in 1993, this 1800 square foot, four-bedroom, one-and-one-half-bath home has a spacious, three-level deck and a large balcony to bring the outdoors in. Sited on a 37,098 square foot lot (.85 acres) that gently slopes to its own private beach, this home makes a great second home or year-round retreat.

The first floor has a foyer, 1/2 bath, living room with great water views and sliders to the aforementioned decks, a formal dining room, and a large, eat-in kitchen, also with sliders to the decks. The decks have a charming sunray design and cascade from the first floor to the spacious grounds. The floor plan is open between kitchen and dining area, thereby allowing for water views from all first floor rooms.

On the second floor are four bedrooms, two of which have water views and sliders to a large balcony, also with a sunray design. One of the bedrooms is currently used as a second-floor den. There are hardwood floors throughout the house, including a herringbone design on the upstairs landing. Two of the upstairs bedrooms do not have wood floors, but are carpeted instead. Also on the second floor is a full bath.

This home has sweeping views from Fairhaven to South Dartmouth. Every ferry, fishing boat, freighter, yacht, or cruise ship that leaves the Fairhaven/ New Bedford Harbor passes across your view. See the fireworks over the New Bedford Harbor or out at Fort Tabor. Clam, swim, fish, or windsurf from your own beach.

The property is located in a small, quiet, upscale subdivision in the seaside, historical community of Fairhaven, MA. The subdivision is located on Sconticut Neck, a peninsula that juts miles out into Buzzard's Bay. It is within ten minutes of shopping, public beaches, boat ramps, and state parks. The house also has a one-car garage and there are expansion possibilities.