Cape Cod Times, December 27, 2020

MASHPEE — This meticulously maintained home features a unique layout that is both sophisticated and super fun.

When you step inside via the front door, there’s a large entryway leading straight into the kitchen, and to the right are the steps that take you down to a fabulous sunken living room. It’s got lots of light, with hardwood floors, recessed lighting and glass doors out to a back deck. We can’t emphasize enough how fun and cozy this living room is. It is as if the home were built right into the landscape.

The updated kitchen features under-lit custom cabinetry, grey swirl granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. A mosaic tile backsplash is a work of art, with blues and grays dancing off each other. Pendant lighting accents the island.

It has been the current owner’s dream home, real estate agent Lisa Menard said. “She’s put a lot of love into it, she loves decorating,” she said.

Other fun features include a mahogany dining room entryway and a pretty bay window seat.

There are two first-floor bedrooms. Stairs leading to the second floor bring you to the primary suite, consisting of a bedroom with a vaulted ceiling, a recently renovated bathroom with a tub and a sizable walk-in closet.

A fantastic red wood-burning stove heats the lower level. Menard said she loves the home’s floor plan. “Everyone can have their own space,” she said.

The finished basement has pretty French doors that walk out to an enchanting back patio, pleasantly lined by tiger lilies. Like the living room, this patio is also sunken, as stairs from here lead up to the back deck. This is a delightful space for either a breakfast nook or cocktail hour.

This quiet, residential neighborhood is perfect — walk dogs down the street, ride bikes. And it’s situated within walking distance to the Santuit Pond Preserve, with 287 acres of conservation land and miles of walking trails.

Marina Davalos is a freelance writer who lives in Cotuit. Follow her on Twitter @Marina_Davalos1.