580 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA 02657

Imagine a time before antique homes were ''rehabilitated'' or ''renovated.'' Imagine discovering an untouched jewel, sparkling quietly in Provincetown's coveted east end Commercial Street neighborhood of Captain's homes, boathouses, beach cottages and sandy lanes. There is still one of those hard to find gems remaining, an untouched sprawling home, once several residences in one, on a large parcel of land with a private, enclosed rear garden, home to a two storey Carriage House and a broad front yard, with the expanded antique Cape set comfortably back from Commercial Street with a view to the bay. The main house offers 11 rooms, period correct with pantry, closets, nooks, crannies, double doors, wood flooring, original staircases and details at every turn, a surprise of antiquity with every glance paid. The bonus Carriage House in the back garden is ripe for conversion to a spacious artist's studio, home office, writing studio or gracious guest quarters. You won't be disappointed if … read more …