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Jan
10
Essex County, Boston’s North Shore, Named One of the Hottest Real Estate Markets for 2013!
By LandVest
 

Per the Boston Globe, Essex County is named one of the healthiest real estate markets in the United States. Lanse Robb, LandVest’s North Shore Director of residential sales, was again, ranked the #1 broker in Essex County for high-end real estate sales for 2012.

The North Shore of Boston has long been sought after as a place to call home. The excellent school systems, proximity to New England’s best beaches and ease of commute into Boston are just a few reasons for the historic interest. “Buyers are continuing to move into high quality, well located, real estate as part of their overall investment and educational needs strategy, ” Lanse Robb states. The high-end/luxury market is also seeing a healthy revival. We are currently seeing limited availability of high-end, waterfront property, meaning that those who see properties they like need to act quickly; it is also an opportune time for sellers to market their properties.

Seastream, a newly listed LandVest listing, is a wonderful opportunity to own a waterfront property on the private Cole’s Island in Gloucester. Click here for additional LandVest properties on the North Shore. If you are interested in buying or selling a property on the North Shore, please visit Lanse’s web site or contact him directly at lrobb@landvest.com.

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Dec
3
A Beautiful Conserved Equestrian Estate On The North Shore
As Seen From the Owner’s Perspective
By LandVest
 

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live here? You are invited to experience what it is like to live at Cabot Farm, the largest protected horse property for sale in Wenham, as seen through the eyes of the owner, Jamie Cabot.

Owner enjoying his 92± acre property

“I consider it one of my great privileges to be able to preserve it as a living natural community, and to pass it on to others to find joy and solace here as I have”.

Hamilton-Wenham was listed as one of the “Best Places to Live” by Boston magazine in 2010. Jamie couldn’t agree more. Click here for our interview with Jamie as he shares its history and tells us why he loves this “rural paradise”.

For more information about Cabot Farm, contact Lanse Robb (lrobb@landvest.com) at LandVest in Boston, MA.

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Nov
23
Why Investing in North Shore Waterfront Property is a Good Move
By LandVest
 

Wimbeldon is a private 8,000 square foot residence set on Manchester Harbor with a two unit, waterfront, carriage house that currently generates $48,000 annually of rental income. This unique property commands sweeping lawns, gardens, and mature trees all set on over 3.3± acres. The property also comes with a tidal dock very close to the outer harbor.

Wimbledon is minutes away from the town dock, beach and commuter rail to Boston. Manchester boasts a new $49,000,000 regional middle and high school. The average residential single family sale price is $1,175,000 in the last 5 years. The average asking price for current properties on the market is $1,658,042.

This is an opportunity to own one of the few available waterfront estates in Manchester by the Sea.

Click here for other properties on the North Shore.

For more information on North Shore’s real estate market, contact Lanse Robb (lrobb@landvest.com)

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Oct
4
LandVest is Pleased to Present a New England Listing on the North Shore
By LandVest
 

Another North Shore waterfront gem hits the market. LandVest is pleased to present one of only two waterfront properties available on Gloucester’s exclusive community of Eastern Point.

The Boulders

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8 Aileen Terrace, Gloucester, MA

1.28± acres

$3,495,000

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Jul
19
Boston Biz Journal Most Expensive Real Estate List Shows LandVest/Robb on Top
By LandVest
 

LandVest has a 40+ year tract record of success in the sale of high-end New England Real Estate. Despite the long history, it just never gets old seeing our efforts lead to successes and seeing our success recorded in the media. Thank you Boston Business Journal for highlighting us once again.  (Click on graphic to enlarge for reading.)

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Lanse Robb is the only broker with 3  top sales in Most Expensive Home list, LandVest only brokerage office with 5 sales in top 15.

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Jun
7
LandVest Manchester By The Sea, MA Listing – Summer Street in Summer Fun Issue of Northshore Magazine
By LandVest
 

505 Summer Street, a LandVest waterfront listing in Manchester by the Sea, is mentioned in the July issue of Northshore magazine. The article focuses on different North Shore communities and impressive real estate and property owners throughout history.  Waterfront listings in Manchester by the Sea are scarce these days.  Summer Street is the highest priced residence for sale in the town; there are only two properties above the 5 million dollar mark on the water.

Gourmet kitchen

Dining room with views of the Atlantic

Master bedroom suite with access to waterfront terrace

Two-bedroom carriage/guest house built in 2006

Summer Street, a quintessential New England oceanfront estate boasts an impeccably renovated shingle-style beachfront home with a gourmet kitchen, ocean facing dining room, first floor master bedroom suite with his and hers closets, waterfront sunroom, and a fireplaced, wood paneled family room with vaulted ceilings. The two-story carriage house completed in 2006 features two bedrooms, two full baths, living room and kitchen, magnificent great room with exposed beams and floor-to-ceiling, stone fireplace, catering kitchen, and decks overlooking Lily Pond.

View of the back of the house from private sandy beach

For more information about the above properties, contact Lanse Robb (lrobb@landvest.com) at LandVest in Boston, MA.

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Mar
20
LandVest 2012 North Shore Inland Sales Increase
By LandVest
 

LandVest 2012 Pending Sales Set Strong Positive Tone for North Shore Equestrian Real Estate

North Shore of Boston sees significant large acreage, farms, and equestrian property sales and pending sales in 2012. Five significant equestrian properties have recently sold or are under agreement with list prices totaling over $15,000,000.

Of these, the most significant property is the LandVest listing of the 188± acre Meredith Farm in Topsfield with an asking price of $6,900,000. The estate, a 9.000± square foot mansion with barns, riding ring, farm house, 50± acres of open fields and paddocks, and building lot is under agreement. Also in Topsfield, Copper Beech Farm, an 80± acre classic horse farm listed by LandVest for $2,950,000 is due to close this month.

In Hamilton, three properties are under agreement or have sold this year and they include two horse farms off Highland Avenue. The first is an unlisted property on 20± acres which was sourced for a LandVest buyer; the property was offered at $3,000,000 and is due to close at the end of March. The other, an 11± acre estate with a 7,000± square foot main house, 8-stall stable and grooms quarters, sand ring, and paddocks sold for $2,950,000 on March 1, 2012. The third equestrian estate, located off Bay Road in Hamilton, is a c1936 brick, colonial on 20± acres, currently under agreement and listed at $1,895,000.

The LandVest listing of Aquila Farm off Bay Road, Hamilton is available with its 8,000± square foot main house, guest house, several barns with a total of 19 stalls, many acres of paddocks and pastures, pool, formal gardens, greenhouses, and ponds. The property is located on the Essex County Trail system and offers subdivision potential, currently listed at $4,950,000.

617 Highland Avenue in Hamilton is situated on 4 acres and features a renovated 6,000+ square foot Colonial with tennis/basketball court, gunite pool, bluestone patio, & pool cabana. The home features 9′ ceilings on the main floor, a gourmet kitchen, master with fireplace & his/her dressing rooms & new master bath. The lower level offers theatre, game room, exercise room, half bath & audio throughout. Direct access to Essex County Trail system.

Buyers continue to focus on unique high-end property holdings in premiere locations as pricing and interest rates remain attractive.

For more information on these properties or other Boston North Shore real estate, contact Lanse Robb or visit the Lanse Robb website .

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Dec
13
North Shore, MA Real Estate News, Best Place to Live
By LandVest
 

Patton Offers Real Estate to Town of Hamilton, MA.  Hamilton Consistently Ranks High on Best Places Lists

Joanne Patton has generously offered her home and 27 acres on Asbury Street to the town of Hamilton.  Town officials discussed a plan that would include new playing fields, potential river access and possible housing opportunities.  Available open space for community use in our North Shore towns is becoming a big issue as the need for certain types of housing and recreation playing fields for baseball, soccer and lacrosse is increasing.  Local sports programs currently rely on the Pingree School, Gordon College and the town fields to meet their needs. Joanne Patton was married to Maj. Gen. George Patton who died in 2004 and daughter-in-law to the the famed WWII General George S. Patton. 

Hamilton is known for its equestrian estates and includes many historic homes and beautiful pastoral landscapes.  In 2011, Boston Magazine named the Hamilton-Wenham Regional School District the ninth best public school district in the state.  In fact, the school’s athletic teams are called the Generals after General George S. Patton.

Hamilton/Wenham was named one of the “Best Places to Live” in 2010 by Boston Magazine, and is also ranked #1 as the safest city to live in for families with young children by Sperling’s “Best Places”.  Only 23 miles from Boston and an easy commute via commuter rail to Boston’s South station, Hamilton remains a popular choice to live. 

For available Hamilton, MA real estate for sale and nearby North Shore towns, contact Lanse Robb (lrobb@landvest.com) or visit the Lanse Robb website . 

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Aquila Farm Equestrian Estate with its large post
and rail fenced pastures in Hamilton, MA

6 Black Brook Road is an equestrian's dream
situated on more than 10 acres in Hamilton, MA

 

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Oct
30
Price Reductions for North Shore Properties
By LandVest
 

Newly Priced:  A Tremendous Opportunity
to Acquire Premier North Shore Properties located in
Prides Crossing and Manchester-by-the Sea

Impressive 6,000 square foot home with dramatic water views on 2.4 acres with private sandy beach and dock

Smith’s Point Estate by the Sea

2.49 acres

14 Smith Point Road, Manchester by the Sea, MA   01944

$5,695,000

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Handsome Colonial in the historic section of Beverly known as Prides Crossing with rights to private West Beach Corp

Avalon at Prides Crossing

1.66 acres

3 Avalon Avenue, Beverly, MA   01915

$2,195.000

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For more information on Boston’s North Shore real estate market, contact Lanse Robb (lrobb@landvest.com) or visit the Lanse Robb website  www.lanserobb.com.

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Sep
30
Manchester-by-the-Sea Real Estate Sales Increase 36%
By LandVest
 

Highest residential appreciation in Boston area, year to date, is in Manchester-by-the-Sea as cited in the recent Boston Globe survey.  Contributing factors could be the new $55,000,000 Manchester-Essex Regional High School, the incredible beaches and ocean access, the commuter rail access to Boston’s North Station and Route 128…all this and just a 90 minute drive to ski country.

Sandy Hollow - 6.48 acre waterfront compound on North Shore's Gold Coast

Elegant restored home on 2.4 acres has dramatic water views and access to beach and dock

Magnificent Victorian shingle-style home designed by Peabody and Stearns on 1.46 acres with access to a private sandy beach and association dock

For more information about the above properties, contact Lanse Robb (lrobb@landvest.com) at LandVest in Boston, MA.

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