The Captain Wheeler House – A 1705 Georgian Antique by the Sea

The Captain Wheeler House, a proud Georgian Antique with center chimney and attached barn/garage, dates back as early as 1705. The charming 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom house with generous ceiling height is full of character and original details such as wide pine floors, exposed beams, built-in bookshelves, wainscotting, and multiple fireplaces including a bee-hive oven. The house has been carefully preserved and expanded over time to include an open kitchen with vaulted ceiling, red Viking stove, brick fireplace and skylight, and an expansive first floor primary suite with direct access to the beautiful backyard. The yard, featuring a wood-burning sauna, is an oasis with mature trees, flowering gardens, rock outcroppings, and spaces to relax and enjoy nature. On almost ½ an acre, the outdoor space extends beyond the ownership as it directly abuts the 600-acre Ravenswood Park with tens of miles of trails and an overlook to Gloucester Harbor. Just around the corner you will find direct swimming and boating access via Freshwater Cove on Gloucester’s Outer Harbor. Nearby you’ll find Stage Fort Park with Half Moon and Cressy’s beaches, tennis, basketball & volleyball courts, a playground, and walking paths to the Boulevard, Pavilion Beach & Gloucester Center.

Details

Property ID
744681

3
Bedrooms

2
Bathrooms

Square Footage
2785

Lot Size
.49

Year Built
1705

Style
Georgian

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