Listing Tools

Set on its own peninsula overlooking Buttermilk Bay, this landmark waterfront residence offers an extraordinary 485 feet of direct water frontage and vibrant views in every direction. With water visible from nearly every window, the home captures the beauty, light, and that define life on the Cape. The front garden welcomes you with mature plantings and picturesque arches that create a peaceful and inviting approach. Inside, the home blends Mediterranean architectural character with thoughtful modern updates, offering generous space for entertaining while maintaining the warmth and charm of a classic villa. Bay views greet you immediately and continue to unfold as you move through the living spaces and into the sunroom with panoramic views over the large yard. The main living areas are designed to bring the outdoors in, filling the home with natural light. Upstairs the bedrooms enjoy western exposure, offering serene sunset views over the water at the end of each day. This is a one of

More Info

Basic Information

  • Bedrooms5
  • Mls StatusActive
  • Bathroom3
  • Lot Features Flood Plain, Level
  • Parcel Number 2183474

Tax Information

  • Tax Assessed Value $1,224,100
  • Tax Year 2025
  • Taxes$10,147

Parking

  • Parking Spaces6
  • Covered Spaces 1
  • Garage YN Yes
  • Open Parking YN Yes
  • Parking Features Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Rooms

  • Bathroom 1 First
  • Bathroom 2 First
  • Bathroom 3 Second
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal 2.5
  • Bedroom 2 Main, First
  • Bedroom 3 Main, First
  • Bedroom 4 Second
  • Bedroom 5 Second
  • Dining Room Main, First
  • Family Room First
  • Full Bath2
  • Half Baths1
  • Kitchen Main, First
  • Living Room First
  • Main Level Bedrooms 3
  • Master Bedroom Main, First

Basic Information

  • List Price$1,950,000
  • MLS Number73369737
  • Modification Date05/09/2026
  • Property SubTypeSingle Family Residence
  • Virtual TourView Tour

Location

  • Address56 Rip Van Winkle Way
  • Building Number56
  • CountyBarnstable
  • StateMA
  • StreetRip Van Winkle Way
  • TownBourne
  • Zip02532

Building

  • Attached Garage YN Yes
  • Building Area Units Square Feet
  • Construction Materials Frame, Stone
  • FireplaceYes
  • Fireplace Features Master Bedroom
  • Fireplaces Total 2
  • FoundationConcrete Perimeter, Slab
  • Foundation Area 2128
  • Garage Spaces1
  • Patio And Porch Features Porch, Porch - Enclosed, Patio
  • Property StyleSpanish Colonial, Italianate
  • Rooms10
  • Year Built1939
  • Year Built Details Approximate
  • Year Built Source Public Records

Property

  • Acreage0.51
  • Frontage Length 205

Interior

  • Flooring Wood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Features Ceiling Fan(s), Sun Room

Exterior

  • Exterior Features
    • Garden
    • Outdoor Shower
    • Patio
    • Porch
    • Porch - Enclosed
    • Professional Landscaping
    • Rain Gutters
    • Stone Wall
  • RoofShingle, Clay

Utilities

  • Electric 220 Volts
  • Heat SystemYes
  • Heating Baseboard, Electric
  • Sewer Private Sewer
  • Water Source Public

Property Information

  • Square Feet2,972
  • Building Area Source Public Records
  • Living Area 2,972
  • Lot Size Square Feet 22,041
  • Lot Size Units Acres

Amenities

  • AmenitiesPark, Walk/Jog Trails, Highway Access, Marina
  • Appliances IncludedWater Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Water Body

  • Miles to Beach0.1
  • WaterfrontYes
  • Waterfront Features Waterfront, Navigable Water, Bay, Frontage, Access, Bay,0 to 1/10 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Private)

Other

  • Date Listed05/05/2025
  • Farm Land Area Units Square Feet
  • View Count2

Map Location

Driving Directions

Listed by James Abdu of Upper Cape Realty Corp.

Hi there! How can we help you?

Contact us using the form below or give us a call.

Send Us A Message:

I agree to receive marketing and customer service calls and text messages from Castles Unlimited. To opt out, you can reply 'stop' at any time or click the unsubscribe link in the emails. Consent is not a condition of purchase. Msg/data rates may apply. Msg frequency varies. Privacy Policy.

Do not fill in this field:

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Hi there! How can we help you?

Contact us using the form below or give us a call.

Send Us A Message:

Do not fill in this field:

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Hi there! How can we help you?

Contact us using the form below or give us a call.

Send Us A Message:

Do not fill in this field:

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Do not fill in this field:

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Do not fill in this field:

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Do not fill in this field:

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

$

Do not fill in this field:

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.