158 Lakeside DriveBarnstable, MA 02648Price: $899,900

Steps from Shubael Pond - An Expansive, Surprise-Filled Cape with Endless PossibilitiesIn the quaint and quiet village of Marstons Mills sits a home unlike any other, a contemporary Cape on a rare double lot that borders the woods and lies just one house away from scenic Shubael Pond, a 56-acre kettle pond stocked twice yearly with trout. Residents enjoy access to a private sandy neighborhood beach and playground/activity area. The pond is perfect for swimming, paddling, or launching a small boat, with tranquil water views glimpsed from the home itself and especially from the broad new composite deck stretching the width of the pond-facing side.This is no cookie-cutter Cape. From the moment you step inside, the floor plan unfolds with surprises around every corner: gleaming hardwood floors, a welcoming fieldstone fireplace, a spacious living and dining room, a cheerful office, and a bright kitchen with laundry nearby. The first-floor bedroom sits adjacent to a full bath, offering convenience and flexibility. Upstairs, two additional bedrooms-one with its own half bath adding guest space, bringing charm and storage galore. The walkout lower level adds another unexpected twist: a sprawling studio-style space with a second kitchen, bar, family room, extra sleeping space/bunk room, and full bath, with partial water views and private entry (currently not permitted as a legal apartment). Beyond the house itself, the property dazzles with its thoughtful extras: a fenced backyard sanctuary with tranquil koi pond and quiet seating areas-plus a PALM TREE!-ample parking, a two-car garage with HUGE finished media room/ Great room above sporting its own private deck with auto-retractable awning. The newest highlight of the property is A 20' x 24' Maine Post & Beam Barn. Whether you dream of storing a boat, housing a car collection, running a workshop, or indulging in creative pursuits, the barn is a showstopper of opportunity. With a little imagination and updating, this property could transform into a multi-family compound, complete with beautifully landscaped outdoor spaces, room for a pool, and unmatched privacy. Set in a location that is truly one of a kind and seldom found this expansive, flexible home is brimming with potential. The convenient location with easy access to airport, highway, Burgess Park and the Golf Course. Don't miss the chance to make this extraordinary property your own- Don't miss this rare opportunity! Seller welcomes requests for concessions.