Once part of a larger estate known as Fernbrook, 489 Main Street in Centerville occupies a private, bucolic setting so dreamy that it’s sure to set your imagination ablaze.
At the old estate’s heyday, it was a sanctuary for Walt Disney, Gloria Swanson, and Audrey Hepburn. Legend has it Disney wrote what would become Fantasia while vacationing there. With those bona fides, the current home is sure to become part of a new family’s memories for decades to come.
It’s your classic, shingle-style home just off Main Street in the heart of Centerville Village, close to Four Seas Ice Cream, the Centerville Recreation Center and Craigville Beach. Although there’s plenty to enjoy inside, the home’s outdoor living setting is gorgeous.
Multiple porches hug the property, overlooking the grounds and connecting to the large in-ground pool and its attendant patio. Beyond, perfectly pruned gardens and a lily pond, designed by Frederick Law Olmsted (yes, that one) offer a lush spot for a bit of daydreaming, fire pit gazing, or sidling up with a good book.
Inside, the home is all about beachy elegance: pale blonde hardwood floors, crisp white beadboard decorating the walls, rustic beamed ceiling, and a natural stone fireplace. There’s a cozy, sunny space for everyone to claim as their favorite, and close to 3,400 square feet (and 4.5 bathrooms) to use as you please. Standouts include a crisply updated kitchen, a first-floor primary, and a treetop octagonal sunroom-turned-bar area to look out over your little slice of heaven.
On the market for $2,195,000, the sale of the property is represented by Gene Orloff of Sotheby’s International Realty – Cape Cod, Osterville Brokerage, 508-364-2907.
Home Showcase:
Address: 489 Main Street, Centerville, Massachusetts, 02632
Bedrooms: 4
List Price: $2,195,000
Square feet: 3,359
Price per square foot: $653
Annual taxes: $14,341 in 2024.
Location: Just off Centerville Village.
Built in: 1995
The Appraisal:
Pros:
Pristine interior
Outdoor living
Cons:
No direct beach access
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