Nestled in the heart of sought-after Manchester-by-the-Sea, this classic 4-bedroom, 3-bath Colonial offers a fantastic opportunity to create your dream home. Bursting with character, this spacious residence features generous room sizes, hardwood floors, and abundant natural light. While in need of updating, the home boasts great bones and endless potential for modern renovations. The yard provides space for outdoor entertaining or gardening. Located just minutes from top-rated schools, scenic beaches, and vibrant downtown, this property is a rare find in a premier coastal community. Don’t miss out on this incredible investment!
Downtown gem! One-of-a-kind historic home once belonged to a privateer sea captain and boasts an amazing location with harbor views and off-street parking. This 4 bed, 2.5 bath home showcases period details such as King’s Pine flooring, hand-hewn cross beams, fireplace, built-in bookshelves & wainscoting throughout. Open concept and updated kitchen with gas range and island counter seating. Great opportunity for someone to keep a part of history or update to meet their future needs. The stand-alone studio offers a wide variety of options: income potential, art studio, ideal home office, or ADU (auxiliary dwelling unit). Relax on the patio, enjoy the convenience of the outdoor shower, and embrace coastal living. Own a piece of history in town with a top 10 school system and easy access to Boston by train or Rt128. Recent updates include: Refinished King Pine floors, new flooring 1st fl bathroom, new carpet and painting. Don't miss out on the chance to own this captain’s treasure.
Located in iconic Smith’s Point neighborhood of Manchester-by-the Sea, this unforgettable waterfront property offers privacy and year-round dramatic views of Lobster Cove and beyond. Sitting atop a high rise and surrounded by rocky outcroppings, this home is aptly known as “Field’s Rock” and was designed by renowned architect Arthur Little in 1883 and completely rebuilt in 2007. There are sprawling covered porches off the living room, dining room and den, ensuring a seamless indoor-outdoor lifestyle with stunning, ever-changing water views plus a versatile layout offers intimate spaces, congenial gathering areas as well as opportunities to restructure to suit your personal taste and needs. The fully framed entire 2nd floor has endless potential. Enjoy period details from handsome wainscotting and bull’s eye molding to quarter-sawn oak flooring along with modern infrastructure. This property is part of a private association with access to Long Beach, a sandy beach and deep water dock.
Nestled on a private cul-de-sac, this hilltop home is surrounded by conservation land and has distant ocean views. Constructed in 2013 to the highest standard, the home has been improved and enhanced by the current owners. No expense has been spared to create this masterpiece. Exquisite woodwork throughout, elegant appointments, gorgeous floors and surprises at every turn. The main level has living room with gas fireplace, formal dining room, home office, chef's kitchen with requisite high-end appliances, island and breakfast room. Custom outfitted mud room has laundry room. The second level has primary suite with double closets and chic marble bath. Three en-suite bedrooms and upstairs laundry. The finished lower level has home gym and games room/family room. The outdoor kitchen is outfitted with s/s appliances, TV room with fireplace, retractable screens and half bath. Heated gunite pool with bluestone surround. Three car garage with unfinished space above. State-of-the-art systems.
This bright and airy 2-story home features 3 bedrooms, high ceilings, and large windows throughout. The renovated kitchen offers stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and ample storage space. The open first floor also includes a spacious half bath and a custom staircase as the centerpiece, leading upstairs to the bedrooms. Gorgeous custom hardwood throughout helps make the home warm and crisp! The second floor includes two spacious bedrooms, a smaller third bedroom, and a hallway with space for an office nook. A renovated full bath with a washer and dryer round out the upstairs. Additional amenities include 2 parking spaces, basement storage, a new water heater, and fresh paint throughout. ***FIRST SHOWINGS at the open house Sunday 4/6 11:30 to 1
This Shingle-Style Tudor, recently renovated by Brookes and Hill Custom Builders, offers a blend of classic charm and modern luxury in an exceptional coastal setting. Nestled on nearly 2 acres just 200 yards from Black & White beaches, the property boasts impeccable landscaping with mature plantings, natural stone outcroppings, and a heated pool. The estate includes a carriage house, currently serving as a 3-car garage with potential for a 1–2-bedroom apartment as the septic is for 8 bedrooms. Inside, the hardwood floors with radiant heat create a comfortable atmosphere. The foyer leads to expansive living areas that flow seamlessly into a deck that spans the entire back of the home—ideal for both indoor and outdoor entertaining. The sunken living room, spacious dining room and newly renovated kitchen/family room with butler’s pantry provide both luxury and practicality. The primary suite is a true retreat, featuring his-and-hers baths, dressing room and sitting room.
This distinguished 1865 Classic Colonial (accompanied by a separate Carriage House) once a Summer Retreat for the Dutch Embassy, masterfully blends refined elegance with modern living in mind. Thoughtfully renovated. 2 Harbor Street preserves its turn of the century craftsmanship while offering over 4,000 square feet of living space. Period details abound, including three graceful staircases, rich hardwood floors, soaring ceilings, crown molding, built-in bookcases and window seating. The sun-drenched layout flows seamlessly from the inviting living room to the cozy study, family room, and dining area, complemented with views of the wrap around porch. The primary suite features a large walk-in closet, while additional en suite bedrooms offer space for family and guests. A detached three-bedroom Carriage House (2A/1,023 sq ft) offers privacy for guests and rental potential. Located near the picturesque inner harbor near Tuck's Point and the idyllic village of Manchester by the Sea!
Solid and spacious split-level Cape on generous 1.52 acre lot in private wooded setting, conveniently located minutes from downtown Manchester by the Sea and the excellent Manchester-Essex Regional schools, close to beautiful Coolidge Reservation and Kettle Cove. The 3-bedroom, 2 bath home, with attached 2-car garage, has excellent renovation potential within a desirable community of larger established homes. With over 1,200 sf of living space, including two fireplaces and hardwood floors in most rooms, it is move-in ready with the option to update over time. An exceptionally rare value in the North Shore’s most sought-after town and school system, this is a property that will not stay on market long!
Wonderful newly renovated home in convenient Manchester-by-the-Sea location. The one acre setting is beautiful and boasts the right combination of lawn, gardens and outdoor entertaining space. The light and bright, open, flexible floor plan has the modern amenities and finishes that are difficult to find at this price point. The main level boasts a beautiful fireplaced living room with cathedral ceiling which is open to the new kitchen with center island and pantry space, dining area and a nook for many possible uses. There are two large bedrooms and gorgeous new baths on this level, including a beautiful main bedroom suite with walk in closet plus additional storage. A sitting area/library plus a separate office allows you to define your own spaces according to your needs. The second floor boasts a large third bedroom and bathroom as well as an unheated storage area. Finally, the finished basement has a wet bar, full bath, laundry, more storage, garage and yard access.
VILLAGE LOCATION. Rarely available this contemporary home offers space, and privacy, in a sought-after village location. Tucked in a wooded setting just minutes from Singing Beach, the harbor, the train, school, and shops, this home allows you privacy and convenience. The sunlit kitchen features granite and stainless with an island and a dining area. One of the four fireplaces is located in the kitchen. Walk out to a deck and outside living. The spacious dining room/ living room includes a wood fireplace and access to a private deck. The flexible floor plan has 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths on one level, and additional rooms on another. The top floor is perfect as a great room, playroom, or primary bedroom suite with a laundry room and walk-in closet. There is an office/library with built-in bookcases, a fireplace and a bath. Heated 3-car garage, storage, and utility room. Underground utilities.
Situated on a hilltop on 3.8 acres in West Manchester, this magnificent c1904 residence has recently been completely renovated. With over 8,000 square feet of living area, the striking home has seven bedrooms and eight bathrooms with updates offering exceptional modern amenities. Spacious rooms with wood floors, high ceilings, and large windows create stylish and elegant spaces. Accessed via a long, private drive, the grounds offer professionally landscaped grounds with natural rock outcroppings, flowering shrub and mature trees, and most of the property is bordered by stone walls. This gracious home with gourmet kitchen, formal dining and living room, expansive deck, and covered porch is ideal for entertaining. A traditional home, with casual elegance perfect for everyday life in Manchester-by-the Sea.
Manchester is located in Massachusetts. Manchester, Massachusetts has a population of 5,327. Manchester is more family-centric than the surrounding county with 41.06% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 30.06%.
The median household income in Manchester, Massachusetts is $193,279. The median household income for the surrounding county is $86,684 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Manchester is 48 years.
The average high temperature in July is 79.9 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 18.1 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 49 inches per year, with 43.6 inches of snow per year.
