Sunny “Tree House” near Commuter Rail to Boston, Crane Beach, Town Wharf

Take a look at this light and cheerful home (c.1870) perched on a quiet street atop a tree-lined hill near the center of historic Ipswich and the commuter rail to Boston. As you enter, see floor-to-ceiling windows in the kitchen/dining/work area that cast a golden glow on pine floors, and look out toward a lush hill and patio. Enjoy the well-equipped kitchen that caters to DIY food-lovers, and opens onto a light-filled dining area as well as comfortable seating and a functional work space well-suited to telecommuters (•See additional work space on third floor.). Enter the adjoining living room, where a huge, modular sofa faces a built-in cabinet that conceals a pivotable smart TV. On the second floor, see two bedrooms and a full bathroom with combined shower and bathtub. Walk up to the third-floor penthouse—one bright, semi-divided room which can double as bedroom and studio/office. Amenities include air-conditioning throughout; 5G internet; safety devices such as smart smoke-and-carbon monoxide detectors as well as fire extinguishers; smart thermostats; and a large-capacity washer and dryer in the basement. With a receipt for at least two weeks rental in Ipswich, the Town will issue a temporary parking permit for Crane Beach, rated by National Geographic as one of the “Top 10 family beaches in the U.S.,” for $20—a drastic savings over daily rates for non-residents. The Ipswich YMCA is right up the street and has terrific workout facilities and myriad activities for both children and adults.
From the penthouse window, get a glimpse through the treetops of quiet streets that wind down to the Ipswich River past centuries-old homes, Town Wharf, and picturesque paths. Walk to excellent restaurants, shopping, commuter-rail, library, banks, post-office, museums, galleries, and playgrounds. Relax and enjoy miles of sandy beaches, as well as scenic marshes, woodlands, and river—a paradise for sports and wildlife enthusiasts. Visit the Crane Estate year ’round, a magnificent setting for picnic concerts throughout July and August. Venture along the coast to the nearby towns of Gloucester, Newburyport, Rockport, Essex, Salem and Marblehead, where you’ll find world-class music and theatre, antiques dealers, art galleries, museums, shopping, whale-watch tours, schooner trips, and more. For your convenience and pleasure, shop at local farms, orchards, specialty stores, wineries, and supermarkets. Walk or drive to Ipswich Center, where you can catch the commuter rail to Boston, then the “T” to Cambridge.
LONG-TERM STAYS ARE WELCOME AND ENCOURAGED. For stays of two months or more, the final date of availability posted on the property calendar (October 31, 2023) might be extended to December 20, 2023, and might be renewed as of 2024. The price would be negotiable. Contact the owner for more details.
The owner maintains a private studio at ground level with separate entrance, and respects total privacy of tenants.
For enhanced cleaning, the owner blocks at least one day between bookings.