78 Gardiner Road

On the banks of Buzzards Bay in the village of Woods Hole, this striking contemporary residence has been owned by the same family since its construction in 1969. Combining classic elements of Cape Cod's coastal style with the soothing, serene minimalism of modern design, the eye-catching 3,324-square-foot residence is nestled amid greenery on just over half a waterfront acre. Wood-paneled ceilings and an open central stairway anchor the home's easy, airy two-story floor plan, which features four bedrooms, three baths, an inviting kitchen, lofty living and entertaining spaces, and a two-car garage. Abundant oversized windows fill nearly every room with natural light and provide views of the enviable seaside setting. The heart of the home is a fluid kitchen, living, and dining area with an impressive brick fireplace wall, plentiful windows affording a dramatic outlook on the bay, and two glass doors giving way to a spacious deck--the perfect perch for alfresco relaxation and celebration amid refreshing ocean breezes. Accompanied by ample closets, three upper-level bedrooms with pitched ceilings including a generous master suite are well secluded from the living spaces in their own wing. The lower level which offers a bedroom or office with a nearby bath, access to the two-car garage, a discreet laundry room with storage shelving, and a recreation room with its own brick fireplace and an adjoining wet bar also opens to the outdoors. The home is surrounded by easily maintained native landscaping perfectly suited for the location, while classic wood fencing and mature trees create welcome privacy. A swath of emerald lawn unfolds toward the rocky shoreline and the edge of the blue waters.