Cape Cod Times, January 31, 2021
FALMOUTH — Situated in the beachy community near Falmouth Harbor and the Surf Drive beaches, this pretty home, once a one-story ranch, boasts light airy rooms and rambling gardens. The current owners, who purchased the property in the early ’90s, added on a second story and customized the landscape with beautiful blooming perennial gardens and trellises. Two outdoor sheds house the gardening equipment, and a large backyard and a deck make for optimal entertainment.
A sizable driveway brings you to the entryway to a screened porch. This porch is perfectly Capey, with beadboard walls and a shiplap ceiling painted white. The light flows in through windows all around, and it just feels good in here, even in the winter.
This leads to the kitchen, where the beadboard theme continues with the backsplash. White cabinetry and a skylight create an airy feel, and granite countertops complete the look. This is an eat-in kitchen, with a dining space off to the side. But through another kitchen door we find a more formal dining room.
Did you know that wallpaper is coming back? It’s been trending for the past couple of years. While we do agree that some wallpaper shouldn’t come back, the light blue floral pattern in this dining room adds a very tasteful decorative element.
The living room, with a shiplap ceiling, is anchored by the brickwork of the fireplace. Natural light flows through the windows, and pretty French doors open to the back deck.
For that first-floor living that we so desire nowadays, a primary bedroom features off the dining room. Again, we find floral wallpaper, and we love it. It gives the room an almost bed-and-breakfast feel.
Not going overboard with wallpaper, the upstairs bedrooms feature solid walls, one with beadboard wainscoting. What makes this second story unique is an open sitting room at the top of the stairs – an extra TV room, an office, or just a place to relax with a good book.
Finally, a finished basement provides overflow guest space, complete with a third bathroom.
Marina Davalos is a freelance writer who lives in Cotuit. Follow her on Twitter @Marina_Davalos1.
