• $869,000List Price
  • 3Bedrooms
  • 2Bathrooms
  • 0.16Acreage
  • 1931Year Built
  • 1,799Square Feet

LIFESTYLE CHANGE FOR SALE! Imagine waking up to sunrise & sparkling water views, enjoying morning coffee on a screened porch overlooking the lake & ending the day w/ a gentle summer breeze. This rare opportunity to own a beautifully restored waterfront Cape Cod cottage on desirable Lake Attitash offers not just a home, but an entirely different way of living. Warm, inviting & filled w/ character, this charming home blends original charm w/ thoughtful updates. Original wood floors, warm pine walls & a fieldstone fireplace w/ gas insert create a quintessential New England atmosphere, while enlarged windows, glass sliders & skylights bring the outdoors in & showcase breathtaking lake views from nearly every room. Updated kitchen & baths provide today's conveniences without sacrificing the home's personality. Step outside & the magic continues. The screened porch, deck & private dock capture spectacular 180-degree lake views-perfect for morning coffee, cocktails, entertaining or relaxing w/ a good book. Thoughtfully landscaped grounds provide a peaceful, private setting. Just listen to the birds singing! A dock, boat & two kayaks are included, so you can enjoy the lake immediately. Swim, waterski, fish, cruise by pontoon or speedboat, kayak, paddleboard, pedal around the lake, or simply drift along & take in the scenery. Lake Attitash is known for excellent fishing & has been featured on television by Charlie Moore, the “Mad Fisherman.” There is even a designated area to practice your golf swing & putting stroke! Or transform that space into a hot tub retreat & soak beneath the stars. A detached 2-car garage-rare w/ a waterfront property-was added in 2019 & provides space for cars, boats & lake toys. The full basement offers abundant storage & a workshop. Lake Attitash is known for clean water & abundant wildlife. Watch for swans, loons, ducks, blue herons, owls, eagles, cormorants & more. Pick wild blueberries, fish, paddle or simply relax by the water. Winter brings ice skating, ice sailing & ice fishing. This is the kind of property that invites you to slow down, have more fun & truly enjoy the life you've worked hard to create. Whether a year-round retreat, vacation home or gathering place for family & friends, this special waterfront home offers an extraordinary opportunity to embrace the lake lifestyle. Only 5 mins from Rte 495 & a short ride to Newburyport & charming downtown Amesbury. A truly special home in a truly special setting. If not now, when?

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Basic Information

  • Bedrooms3
  • Mls StatusNew
  • Bathroom2
  • Listing Terms Contract
  • Lot Features Gentle Sloping
  • Parcel Number M:065A B:0003 L:00005,2034331
  • Road Frontage DescriptionPaved

Basic Information

  • List Price$869,000
  • MLS Number73578094
  • Modification Date09/17/2026
  • Property SubTypeSingle Family Residence
  • Virtual TourView Tour

Building

  • Basement
    • Concrete
    • Full
    • Interior Entry
    • Radon Remediation System
    • Unfinished
    • Walk-Out Access
  • Building Area Units Square Feet
  • Construction Materials Frame
  • Door Features Storm Door(s)
  • FireplaceYes
  • Fireplace Features Family Room
  • Fireplaces Total 1
  • FoundationBlock
  • Garage Spaces2
  • Patio And Porch Features Screened, Deck - Wood
  • Property StyleColonial, Cape
  • Rooms8
  • Utilities For Gas Range, For Gas Oven, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
  • Window Features Skylight(s), Insulated Windows, Screens
  • Year Built1931
  • Year Built Details Approximate, Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source Public Records

Tax Information

  • Tax Assessed Value $744,700
  • Tax Year 2026
  • Taxes$9,822

Parking

  • Parking Spaces5
  • Covered Spaces 2
  • Garage YN Yes
  • Open Parking YN Yes
  • Parking Features
    • Detached
    • Driveway
    • Garage Door Opener
    • Garage Faces Side
    • Off Street
    • Storage

Location

  • NeighborhoodLake Attitash
  • SubdivisionLake Attitash
  • Address1 Alnette Road
  • Building Number1
  • CountyEssex
  • StateMA
  • StreetAlnette Road
  • TownMerrimac
  • Zip01860

Exterior

  • Exterior Features Porch - Screened, Deck - Wood, Rain Gutters, Storage, Screens
  • RoofShingle

Property Information

  • Square Feet1,799
  • Building Area Source Measured
  • Living Area 1,799
  • Lot Size Square Feet 6,970
  • Lot Size Units Acres
  • Road Responsibility Public Maintained Road
  • View YN Yes

Water Body

  • WaterfrontYes
  • Waterfront Features Waterfront, Lake, Dock/Mooring, Frontage, Direct Access

Other

  • Date Listed09/16/2026
  • Farm Land Area Units Square Feet

School Information

  • High School Pentucket Regional Hs
  • Elementary SchoolSweetsir
  • Junior HighDonaghue

Rooms

  • Bathroom 1 Second,7 x 5
  • Bathroom 2 First,10 x 5
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal 2
  • Bedroom 2 Second,13 x 10
  • Bedroom 3 Second,19 x 9
  • Dining Room First,12 x 8
  • Family Room First,19 x 16
  • Full Bath2
  • Kitchen First,14 x 7
  • Living Room First,17 x 14
  • Master Bedroom Second,14

Property

  • Acreage0.16
  • Other Structures Workshop

Interior

  • Flooring Tile, Carpet, Laminate, Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Features Cathedral Ceiling(s), Closet, Entrance Foyer

Utilities

  • Cooling Window Unit(s), Ductless
  • Cooling YN Yes
  • Electric Circuit Breakers,100 Amp Service
  • Heat SystemYes
  • Heating Forced Air, Oil, Electric, Other
  • Sewer Public Sewer
  • Water Source Public

Amenities

  • Amenities
    • Bike Path
    • Conservation Area
    • Highway Access
    • House of Worship
    • Laundromat
    • Public School
    • Shopping
    • Walk/Jog Trails
  • Appliances IncludedWater Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood, Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Green Energy Efficient Thermostat

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Listed by The Peggy Patenaude Team of William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

Merrimac, MA Demographics

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Merrimac, MA Schools

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