56 Rip Van Winkle Way

Taxes: $10,147 (2025)

About this home

Set on its own peninsula overlooking Buttermilk Bay, this landmark waterfront residence offers an extraordinary 485 feet of direct water frontage and vibrant views in every direction. With water visible from nearly every window, the home captures the beauty, light, and that define life on the Cape. The front garden welcomes you with mature plantings and picturesque arches that create a peaceful and inviting approach. Inside, the home blends Mediterranean architectural character with thoughtful modern updates, offering generous space for entertaining while maintaining the warmth and charm of a classic villa. Bay views greet you immediately and continue to unfold as you move through the living spaces and into the sunroom with panoramic views over the large yard. The main living areas are designed to bring the outdoors in, filling the home with natural light. Upstairs the bedrooms enjoy western exposure, offering serene sunset views over the water at the end of each day. This is a one of

Property details

Sewer

On-Site

Style

Spanish Colonial, Italianate

Water

City/Town Water

Cooling

Individual

Heating

Electric Baseboard, Electric

Type

Detached

Flooring

Wood

Road type

Public

Appliances

Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Waterfront

Bay, Frontage, Access, Navigable

Master Bath

No

Construction

Aluminum, Stone/Concrete

Roof

Aluminum, Clay

Garage

Attached

Lot

Paved Drive, Flood Plain, Level

Parking

1-10 Spaces, Paved Driveway

Electric

220 Volts

Exterior

Porch, Porch - Enclosed, Patio, Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Garden Area, Outdoor Shower, Stone Wall

Waterview Features

Bay