This custom-built, 9-room, 3-to-4-bedroom, 3.5-bath, contemporary cape is located in the sought-after Piney Point subdivision on Wing's Cove of Buzzard's Bay, in Marion, MA. This gorgeous home with modern floor plan, built in 1992, offers 4,853 square feet of living area, plus: a first-floor master suite; a full basement; an oversized, 3-car garage with a separate driveway; a spacious, rear deck for entertaining; and a professionally landscaped and lighted yard.

This home was custom-built for the seller and was intended to be her dream home and final residence. There is much to be appreciated and it has many recent updates. It sits on a quiet street, among homes of like quality. The home is sided with clapboard and has a wood-shingle roof.

Inside, the floor plan is open, spacious, and bright. Great detail, custom woodworking, and fine craftsmanship are evident. Large rooms, cathedral ceilings, skylights, walls of windows, internal balconies, hand-hewn beams, custom cabinetry, and an open floor plan give this home a bright and airy feeling.

Amenities at Piney Point include tennis, a clubhouse, a lifeguarded beach, and the use of a deepwater pier.

First floor:
Enter through the front foyer, with polished granite floor and a closet, into the living room, which offers cherry-stained, Brazilian mahogany flooring; a large, brick fireplace with granite tile surround and a gas fireplace insert, with remote control; a cathedral ceiling; attractive, custom built-ins with stereo speakers; and a Nantucket Bridge above. An interior wall of windows allows light to flow into the living room from an adjacent sunroom/ breakfast room.

That sunroom has handcrafted, oak walls; a cathedral ceiling; a ceramic tile floor with radiant heat; skylights; and French doors, which lead to a large, rear deck, that overlooks a peacefully landscaped back yard, complete with koi pond and small waterfalls.

Off the living room and sunroom is a large kitchen which features: a center island, with preparation area and raised breakfast bar; granite countertops; custom mahogany cabinets, including pantry; ceramic tile floor; radiant heat; Amana refrigerator; Jenn-air, 4-burner, gas, countertop stove; Maytag dishwasher; Blanco, deep, stainless steel sink; Jenn-air wall oven; Jenn-air microwave; recessed lighting; and a cathedral ceiling with skylights.

Open to the kitchen is a formal dining room with maple flooring; cherry-stained built-in cabinetry and cupboard; wainscoting; wet bar with sink and wine cooler.

From the kitchen/ dining area, one accesses a ceramic-tiled hallway; a large, walk-in pantry closet with built-in cabinets, a freezer and an extra refrigerator; a laundry room/ half bath; and a large, 3-car garage with automatic doors.

Also on the first floor, at the opposite end of the home, is the master suite, comprised of a large bedroom, a sitting room, 2 bathrooms (his and hers), and a walk-in closet. This bedroom has a cathedral ceiling; cherry-stained Brazilian mahogany floor; skylights; ceiling fan; and recessed lighting. The sitting room is built to accommodate a hot tub if desired and would also serve nicely as a study, art studio, plant room, or reading room. This room also has a cherry-stained Brazilian mahogany floor; cathedral ceiling with skylights; French door to rear deck; and built-ins. The first bathroom has a tub, shower and new carpet. The second bathroom has tile floor, a large vanity, and a large shower. There is also a large, walk-in closet that has a built-in closet system.

Second floor:
Two sets of stairs lead to the second floor. This floor has a mezzanine that overlooks the living room. This mezzanine has wall-to-wall carpet, built-ins, and two closets. Also find a second bedroom with wall-to-wall carpet; walk-in cedar closet; and an open sitting area that overlooks the sitting room in the master suite below. The third bedroom has wall-to-wall carpet, and recessed lighting. It overlooks the kitchen. Finally, there is a huge bonus room/ bedroom over the garage with its own flight of stairs from below and a full bath with skylights.

Garage:
The over-sized garage has 3 bays, automatic garage doors, and is accessed via a separate driveway.

Basement:
This home has a full, dry basement with a separate workshop area, shelf storage, a French drain system, two 275-gallon oil tanks, a 400-Amp electric service, two furnaces, hydro air-conditioning system, and dehumidifier.

Additional Features:
In-ground irrigation system; low-maintenance, professionally landscaped and lighted yard; circular driveway accessing two front doors; separate driveway accessing a 3-bay garage; a large generator to provide electricity during power outages; a central vacuum system; a security system; stereo speakers throughout the first floor; a built-in weather station; and two telephone lines.

Amenities at Piney Point:
Amenities at Piney Pont include: tennis; salt-water beach with lifeguards and snack bar; available deep-water moorings; and a clubhouse. Association conducts social activities and seasonal events for children.

Marion, MA:
Marion is a delightful residential town, felt by its residents to have rare natural beauty and charm. The small town character, blended with the flavor and benefits of a seacoast community with lovely residential neighborhoods and modern conveniences, makes Marion an ideal town for year-round living. Recreation opportunities are plentiful and Sippican Harbor hosts a variety of waterfront programs, including swimming at the town beaches, pleasure boating and fishing. There are golf courses and indoor and outdoor tennis courts. Tabor Academy's waterfront campus is in the town center along with shopping boutiques and the Marion Arts Center, which has a full program or theater and art shows. The town conducts holiday parades and programs, including 4th of July Fireworks.

Marion is 15 minutes from the Cape Cod bridges, 40 minutes from Providence or Newport, RI, and an hour from Boston. It is within an hour of two airports (Logan and T.F. Green).