Fishing on the North River in Norwell
Fishing on the North River in Norwell over Memorial Day weekend meant a lot of maneuvering to get free of the long grasses underwater.
Video of 46 Cedar Point | Norwell, Massachusetts real estate & homes
- Just over 20 miles south of Boston lies the peaceful town of Norwell, Massachusetts located in Plymouth County. Bordered by the picturesque North River which leads to the sea, Norwell was historically a farming and boatbuilding community. Today Norwell is a suburban affluent community with just over 10,000 residents and provides modern schools, libraries, shopping, health facilities, churches and a nature preserve. Conservation land provides miles of walking trails, including the 129 acre Norris Reservation bordering the North River. Norwell residents site its friendliness, beauty, rural character, excellent school system and easy commute to Boston as attributes they cherish about the town. In order to preserve its natural beauty, the North River is only one of 20 rivers in the United States protected under the Scenic Waterways Act. It still appears today much as it did 200 years ago. Shipbuilding once flourished on the North River during the 1700 and 1800's with over 1000 vessels built along its banks. Built in 1812, the Mount Vernon was launched just downriver. Today the North River is a source of beauty and recreation, providing ocean access, fabulous kayaking and canoeing, boating, swimming and fishing for striped bass.
46 Cedar Point is a rare property offering peace and privacy in a spectacular setting in a prime riverfront location of over 15 acres bordering the North River with a private dock. Named Bass Cove due to the abundance of striped bass caught from the dock every spring, great fresh fish a part of the allure. At the end of a private road, a long winding drive and cobblestone bridge lead to this elegant and understated custom Colonial home bordered by old stone walls and the North River. This unusual property offers a quiet sanctuary due to its natural expanse of salt marsh, a small pond and pristine woodlands. All the features of an historic home have been carefully crafted, while offering all the amenities of a new home.
As you drive through the granite posts, you enter another world. The beauty and privacy of the natural setting is breathtaking. Rolling lawn, specimen trees and beautiful gardens are framed by the river. The many flowering trees include several varieties of Magnolia, Cherry, Apple and Dogwood. The substantial private dock over a great expanse of green marsh, leads to views for miles in all directions and provides ocean access. It is hard to believe you can be so close to Boston and yet feel as if you are a million miles from everything.
As you enter the home, you immediately notice the level of detail and craftsmanship used to recreate the feel of an historic home. Extensive custom paneling, chestnut floors, many built-ins , custom woodwork, and four fireplaces are some of the thoughtful features that have been carefully crafted. All the conveniences of a modern home such as central air conditioning, central vacuum, a security system, and many generous sized closets contribute to this well planned custom home. The home offers 5 bedrooms, 3 full and 2 half baths, a formal living room and dining room, paneled library, gourmet kitchen, ship-lap paneled family room, mudroom with built-in lockers, 2nd floor laundry, third floor home office and a walk-out lower level.
The formal living room with French doors lead to a large bluestone patio overlooking beautiful gardens and the river
A cozy paneled library with built in bookcases and cabinetry provides a quiet place to read or watch TV
The kitchen features custom Cherry Shaker style cabinetry, granite counters and stainless appliances including a Viking range. An adjacent alcove for the pantry provides a place for a desk and computer to be the organization center for the home. The breakfast area has one of four fireplaces found throughout the home.
The family room adjacent to the kitchen and filled with many oversized windows to capture the views
The master bedroom is an oasis of tranquility with a gas fireplace, separate walk-in closets and a private master bath overlooking the river
Peace and privacy, and beauty and nature along the river are the outstanding hallmarks of this remarkable property while boating, swimming and fishing from your own deepwater dock lets you vacation at home. This rare property offers a lifestyle opportunity -- your own paradise.
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Buyers with TLC, Look Here PRICED TO SELL! Charming Antique Farmhouse in Norwell looking for an owner with TLC to fix it up and call it home. This is a 203K or Cash Buyer sale to be bought as is. Septic system responsibility of buyer. Features a large eat-in kitchen with 2 car garage Walking trails at Norris Reservation. See agent for property line disclosures.
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Holyoke, MA: Trustees of Reservations & AMC
In Holyoke, Massachusetts and on the New England Trail, the Youth Conservation Corps of the Trustees of Reservations teamed up with the Appalachian Mountain Club to learn about and reflect on what it really means to care for the environment. They had fun doing it too.
The #GetInspiredOutdoors video series highlights summer youth programs in Providence, RI; Holyoke, MA; and Lewiston/Auburn, Maine. Young people in these programs had transformative experiences creating, exploring, and gaining valuable leadership skills. Visit getinspiredoutdoors.org to see all the videos and to learn about job and volunteer opportunities as well as fun outdoor activities!
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Francis William Bird Park ~ Trustees of Reservation ~ and driving past Patriots Place
This morning (Oct. 8, 2011) we went to the Trustees of Reservation ~ Francis William Bird Park in Walpole Massachusetts. It was our first time here. There were many nice foot bridges to walk across. Lots of open space and so many beautiful Trees. We had a very nice leisurely walk. We saw Canadian Geese, American Robins, Tufted Titmouse, Black Capped Chickadees, Blue Jays, Crows, Coopers Hawk and Mourning Doves. The Asters were blooming beautifully along the Ponds. I saw a Muskrat for only a split second in the Pond.
I also took some video of Gillette Stadium ~ Patriots Place,, this is where the New England Patriots Football team plays. My friend Gracie,, Chemicalangel3 is a big fan of the Pat's.
On the ride home I was being silly as Hubby was driving on the on ramp to RT. 495. He was not speeding. I was just having fun!!
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Western Massachusetts residents find ways to live with the cold
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Josh Knox discusses the Dinosaur Tracks in Holyoke
Josh Knox of the nonprofit Trustees of Reservations explains on May 10, 2016 why attempts at plaster casting and other vandalism can damage the dinosaur footprints, over 100 of which can be seen for free in the natural exhibit on Route 5 in Holyoke.