134 Main St
Yarmouth Port, MA 02675
134 Route 6A · Retail Property For Sale

http://www.134route6atheoptimistcafe.com Here is your chance to own a magnificent historic Sea Captains home also known as "The Gingerbread House.” Built in 1849 by Captain Frederick Howes, inventor of the Howes Sail, this home retains all the finest details of his era. Currently listed on the National Historic Register, it is one of the finest examples of Gothic Revival architecture in the area. The home has been used as a bed and breakfast/inn in the past and the current eighty seat cafe' is well known for its delicious breakfast and lunch menu paired with a favorite beer or wine cocktail (current liquor license is assumable for year round use). But this home would also make an amazing and spacious single-family home with just a few tweaks. The second and third floors feature spacious owner/living quarters with up to 5-6 bedrooms, an additional small kitchen and a bonus room perfect for an office or artist/writers’ studio. Just a few of the interior features include a full commercial kitchen, full walkout basement with ample storage, high ceilings, wide pine floors, fireplace, stairs to a widows' walk, stained glass windows and lots of natural light spilling in from the huge windows. Outdoor features include a handicap ramp, patio for outdoor seating, walk-in cooler, large lot for off street parking, and backyard space. The exterior historic charm of the distinctive gingerbread pattern on the bargeboards encircling the house makes this a very beautiful and distinctive home. As if that weren’t enough, the wonderful “in town” location allows you to walk to all the other charming homes and businesses along historic Route 6A in Yarmouth Port. These are just some of the many reasons to tour this amazing property. Here is your chance to own a magnificent historic Sea Captains home also known as "The Gingerbread House.” Built in 1849 by Captain Frederick Howes, inventor of the Howes Sail, this home retains all the finest details of his era. Currently listed on the National Historic Register, it is one of the finest examples of Gothic Revival architecture in the area. The home has been used as a bed and breakfast/inn in the past and the current eighty seat cafe' is well known for its delicious breakfast and lunch menu paired with a favorite beer or wine cocktail (current liquor license is assumable for year round use). But this home would also make an amazing and spacious single-family home with just a few tweaks. The second and third floors feature spacious owner/living quarters with up to 5-6 bedrooms, an additional small kitchen and a bonus room perfect for an office or artist/writers’ studio. Just a few of the interior features include a full commercial kitchen, full walkout basement with ample storage, high ceilings, wide pine floors, fireplace, stairs to a widows' walk, stained glass windows and lots of natural light spilling in from the huge windows. Outdoor features include a handicap ramp, patio for outdoor seating, walk-in cooler, large lot for off street parking, and backyard space. The exterior historic charm of the distinctive gingerbread pattern on the bargeboards encircling the house makes this a very beautiful and distinctive home. As if that weren’t enough, the wonderful “in town” location allows you to walk to all the other charming homes and businesses along historic Route 6A in Yarmouth Port. These are just some of the many reasons to tour this amazing property. (Will send financials with a signed confidentiality agreement)