A Cape Cod Estate With a Boardwalk to Its Own Sandy Beach Asks $12,900,000

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At 12 Foxcroft Lane, East Sandwich, MA 02537, a wooden boardwalk carries the path from the house through low coastal vegetation to a sandy beach on Cape Cod Bay. The route is visible from above, tracing a line between the shingled residence, the pool terrace and the shore. The estate is asking $12,900,000.

Built in 2008, the residence is marketed at about 16,000 square feet on 2.4 acres. There are six bedrooms, eight full bathrooms and two half bathrooms. Listing agent Michael Harney describes “panoramic views of Cape Cod Bay from Plymouth to Provincetown.” The outlook changes depending on where one stands, from the broad horizon at the house to the waterline at the end of the boardwalk.


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The shingled residence overlooks the pool terrace and the boardwalk through the dunes
The shingled residence overlooks the pool terrace and the boardwalk through the dunes.

Across the Dunes to the Bay

From the house, the boardwalk runs through the vegetation before steps bring it down to the sand. The beach photographs show the width of the shore and the open horizon beyond it. Looking back from above the water, the house sits behind a band of greenery, with its gables rising over the coastal landscape.


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A wooden boardwalk winds through coastal vegetation toward Cape Cod Bay
A wooden boardwalk winds through coastal vegetation toward Cape Cod Bay.
Steps from the boardwalk lead down to the sandy beach
Steps from the boardwalk lead down to the sandy beach.

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An aerial view shows the house set behind a band of vegetation along the shoreline
An aerial view shows the house set behind a band of vegetation along the shoreline.

A Pool Terrace Set Back From the Shore

The infinity pool gives the grounds a second place to spend time by the water. A stone terrace wraps around it, with loungers facing the low vegetation and the bay beyond. A cabana serves the pool, and a putting green occupies a separate stretch of lawn. At dusk, the lighting around the pool and house gives the terrace a more enclosed feel than it has in daylight.


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The infinity pool runs beside the terrace with the bay beyond
The infinity pool runs beside the terrace with the bay beyond.
Lounge chairs line the stone deck beside the pool
Lounge chairs line the stone deck beside the pool.

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A putting green occupies a separate stretch of lawn
A putting green occupies a separate stretch of lawn.

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At dusk, the pool terrace faces the last light over the bay
At dusk, the pool terrace faces the last light over the bay.

A Stone Fireplace Between the Kitchen and the Bay

The kitchen and family room are arranged so the cook can see through to the seating area and the windows beyond. Dark counters contrast with pale cabinets, and pendants mark the island. The neighboring dining area sits under a chandelier, close to the doors and windows facing the terrace.

Pendant lights hang above the kitchen island, with the family room visible beyond
Pendant lights hang above the kitchen island, with the family room visible beyond.

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A chandelier marks the dining area between the kitchen and the windows
A chandelier marks the dining area between the kitchen and the windows.

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A window above the sink frames the coastal landscape
A window above the sink frames the coastal landscape.

The stone fireplace gives the family room a focal point at the far end of the room. A high ceiling and broad openings carry daylight farther into the room, while the timber floor links the kitchen, dining and seating areas.

A stone fireplace anchors the family room beneath a high arched ceiling
A stone fireplace anchors the family room beneath a high arched ceiling.

Rooms That Follow the View

In one bedroom, windows on two sides extend the view from the lawn to the bay. A freestanding tub elsewhere is set directly in front of windows, while the dressing room has an oval window at the end of a passage lined in wood.


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Windows on two sides bring the lawn and bay into view from the bedroom
Windows on two sides bring the lawn and bay into view from the bedroom.

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A freestanding tub sits beneath windows looking out toward the water
A freestanding tub sits beneath windows looking out toward the water.
Wood cabinetry and an oval window frame the dressing room
Wood cabinetry and an oval window frame the dressing room.

The coastal light changes the character of the smaller rooms. A sitting room takes light from above through skylights, while a wood paneled room uses deeper tones and a fireplace. Both offer a quieter place to sit than the open kitchen and family room.


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Skylights and tall windows brighten a sitting room with French doors
Skylights and tall windows brighten a sitting room with French doors.

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A wood paneled room has a fireplace and windows toward the bay
A wood paneled room has a fireplace and windows toward the bay.

A Theater and Fitness Room Away From the Main Gathering Spaces

A billiards table occupies a recreation room with seating nearby. The theater is darker, with red toned walls and recliners facing the screen. In the fitness room, weights and exercise equipment are arranged along the walls.

A billiards table stands beside a casual seating area
A billiards table stands beside a casual seating area.

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Dark wood panels and rows of recliners frame the private theater
Dark wood panels and rows of recliners frame the private theater.

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Weights and exercise equipment line the fitness room
Weights and exercise equipment line the fitness room.

Owner comment was not obtained for this article.

Listing and Contact Information

12 Foxcroft Lane, East Sandwich, MA 02537
Michael E. Harney, Sotheby’s International Realty, Falmouth Brokerage
Listing inquiries (508) 566-1563

View the property on Zillow.

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