Under Agreement
1 Alnette Rd, Merrimac, MA
Merrimac · MA 01860
- $869,000
- Price
- 3
- Beds
- 2
- Baths
- 1799
- Sq. ft.
Overview
Property type:
Single Family
Year built:
Built in 1931
Lot size:
6,970 Sq.Ft Lot
Price per square foot:
$483 / Sq.Ft
Parking:
2 Garage Spaces
Heating & cooling:
No Heat, Window AC
About this home
LIFESTYLE CHANGE FOR SALE! Imagine waking up to sunrise & sparkling water views, enjoying morning coffee on a screened porch overlooking the lake & ending the day w/ a gentle summer breeze. This rare opportunity to own a beautifully restored waterfront Cape Cod cottage on desirable Lake Attitash offers not just a home, but an entirely different way of living. Warm, inviting & filled w/ character, this charming home blends original charm w/ thoughtful updates. Original wood floors, warm pine walls & a fieldstone fireplace w/ gas insert create a quintessential New England atmosphere, while enlarged windows, glass sliders & skylights bring the outdoors in & showcase breathtaking lake views from nearly every room. Updated kitchen & baths provide today's conveniences without sacrificing the home's personality. Step outside & the magic continues. The screened porch, deck & private dock capture spectacular 180-degree lake views—perfect for morning coffee, cocktails, entertaining or relaxing w/ a good book. Thoughtfully landscaped grounds provide a peaceful, private setting. Just listen to the birds singing! A dock, boat & two kayaks are included, so you can enjoy the lake immediately. Swim, waterski, fish, cruise by pontoon or speedboat, kayak, paddleboard, pedal around the lake, or simply drift along & take in the scenery. Lake Attitash is known for excellent fishing & has been featured on television by Charlie Moore, the “Mad Fisherman.” There is even a designated area to practice your golf swing & putting stroke! Or transform that space into a hot tub retreat & soak beneath the stars. A detached 2-car garage—rare w/ a waterfront property—was added in 2019 & provides space for cars, boats & lake toys. The full basement offers abundant storage & a workshop. Lake Attitash is known for clean water & abundant wildlife. Watch for swans, loons, ducks, blue herons, owls, eagles, cormorants & more. Pick wild blueberries, fish, paddle or simply relax by the water. Winter brings ice skating, ice sailing & ice fishing. This is the kind of property that invites you to slow down, have more fun & truly enjoy the life you've worked hard to create. Whether a year-round retreat, vacation home or gathering place for family & friends, this special waterfront home offers an extraordinary opportunity to embrace the lake lifestyle. Only 5 mins from Rte 495 & a short ride to Newburyport & charming downtown Amesbury. A truly special home in a truly special setting. If not now, when?
Neighborhood & Transit
Lake Attitash
1 Alnette Rd, Merrimac · MA 01860
Nearby transit
Within 0.5 mile, measured straight-line to the nearest station entrance.
No subway or commuter rail stations within 0.5 mile.
Price Insight
- Days on Market:
- 49 days
- Listing Price:
- $869,000
- Price per Sq.Ft:
- $483
- Tax Assessment:
- $744,700 in 2026
- Taxes:
- $819 / Monthly
Home Facts
Interior Features
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Bathrooms
- 2
- Half Bathrooms
- 0
- Living Area
- 1,799 Sq.Ft
- Broker Disclosure about Living Area
- Plus 101 sf (12' X 8') unheated screened porch
- Kitchen
- Main Floor, Stainless Steel Appliances, Kitchen Island, Skylight, Flooring - Laminate, Countertops - Upgraded, Dishwasher, Range, Vent Hood, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Primary Bedroom
- Floor 2, Skylight, Cathedral Ceiling, Closet, Ceiling - Beamed, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, En-suite bathroom
- Laundry
- Unknown
- Living levels
- Unknown
- Rooms
- 8
- Above grade area
- 1799
- Flooring
- Tile, Wall to Wall Carpet, Laminate, Hardwood
- Lead paint
- Unknown
Utilities
- Heating Type
- Forced Air, Individual, Wall Unit, None
- Heating Zone
- 4
- Cooling
- Ductless Mini-Split System, Window AC
- Cooling Zones
- 2
- Water
- City/Town Water
- Sewer
- City/Town Sewer
- Electric Features
- Circuit Breakers, 100 Amps
Exterior Features
- Lot Size
- 6,970 Sq.Ft
- Lot Description
- Gentle Slope, Scenic View(s)
- Exterior Features
- Porch - Screened, Deck - Wood, Gutters, Storage Shed, Screens
Parking
- Garage Parking
- 2 Parking Spaces, Detached, Side Entry, Storage, Garage Door Opener
- Off Street Parking
- None, Off-Street, Improved Driveway
Construction Details
- Construction Type
- Frame
- Siding
- Shingles, Wood
- Roof
- Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
Green Features
- Electric Vehicle Charger
- Unknown
- Solar Panels
- Unknown
- Green Certified
- Unknown
- Insulation Features
- Unknown
- Energy Features
- Unknown
Room details
- Living room level
- First Floor
- Living room dimensions
- 17X14
- Living room features
- Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Recessed Lighting, Slider, Gas Stove
- Dining room level
- First Floor
- Dining room dimensions
- 12X8
- Dining room features
- Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Family room level
- First Floor
- Family room dimensions
- 19X16
- Family room features
- Fireplace, Flooring - Hardwood
- Kitchen dimensions
- 14X7
- Primary bedroom dimensions
- 14X12
- Bedroom 2 level
- Second Floor
- Bedroom 2 dimensions
- 13X10
- Bedroom 2 features
- Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Bedroom 3 level
- Second Floor
- Bedroom 3 dimensions
- 19X9
- Bedroom 3 features
- Closet, Flooring - Wood
- Bathroom 1 level
- Second Floor
- Bathroom 1 dimensions
- 7X5
- Bathroom 1 features
- Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
- Bathroom 2 level
- First Floor
- Bathroom 2 dimensions
- 10X5
- Bathroom 2 features
- Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
Listing information
- Listing agent
- The Peggy Patenaude Team
- Listing office
- William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
- MLS PIN #
- 73578094
- Disclosure
- Basement Workshop is not heated living space. Bedroom 2 does not have a closet but the wardrobe closet is included.
- Disclosure
- Plus 101 sf (12' X 8') unheated screened porch
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