The "Sea Shrimp" has been owned by the same family since 1968. This cottage is one of the most photographed cottages throughout the year especially during the annual MVCMA Illumination celebration each August with it's many colorful lanterns and ground displays. This charming year round cottage is set to the rear of on an oversized lot with a beautiful front yard. The covered porch is where you will likely hang out and do some reading, enjoy a cocktail or maybe just people watch as tourists stroll through the MVCMA grounds photographing or just catching a glimpse of the 300 or so cottages. No vehicles needed here, since all of what Oak Bluffs has to offer are steps away, including Oak Bluffs Harbor, the famous Nancy's restaurant & snack bar where awesome sunsets can be viewed from the upper deck, and all ferries are about a five minute walk. If Shopping is what you prefer, again, five minutes away. All this adventure and ability to do it with the whole gang whether it is friends or family, there is plenty of room in this 4 bedroom 2.5 bath historic cottage. The first floor features a spacious living/dining room in the center of the home flanked on one side by the primary en-suite bedroom which includes a full size washer & dryer. On the other side of the living room is a guest bedroom/sitting room, nicely situated off the kitchen facing the front yard. This room could also be used as a TV room or maybe an office. The kitchen has plenty of room to move even though cottages are known for their tight quarters. Off the kitchen is a half bath. Step out the back door onto a modest sized deck with an attached shed where the outside shower is located and also lot's of room for more storage. This room is already plumbed for a third commode if you so choose to add one more. In the back of the house is where you will find the access to the basement which has the mechanical room, furnace, and more space for storage. On the second floor are two more spacious bedrooms as well as a full bath. Each with access to a bonus second floor front balcony where you will get your best glimpse of the Oak Bluffs Harbor. Buyers are responsible for a 2% Tabernacle fee and a 2% Land bank fee at closing. Town Sewer betterment fee balance is $1,812.95 will continue through end of 2027, or can be paid off sooner saving interest.
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