Scituate, MA —
Perfectly Scituated” between Boston and Cape Cod Bay.

Scituate, Ma is a quaint, New England, ocean-side town. A perfect place to live, buy your vacation home or just come for a visit. The charm of the town is paralleled by the mix of its residents and all those that visit. Business, or students alike, the commonality is they are all drawn to the relaxed atmospheres and all it offers. I often joke with my clients I think it’s mandatory to own some type of watercraft, boat, canoe, kayak or paddleboard as they all count. Many boaters from along the coast visit our multiple marinas for the first time and immediately fall in love with our seaside town. We are “Perfectly Scituated” between Boston and Cape Cod Bay.

Scituate is one of many towns that make up what is referred to as The South Shore. It is my favorite because of its charm, restaurants, shops, a mix of five public and private beaches, three golf courses and many rivers and inlets to explore. During the summer months, it is worth viewing the town’s website as there are always events and festivals that make it worth your trip either by commuter rail, car or by boat. You can mark your monthly calendar for the First Friday of every month to visit the Scituate Harbor Cultural District, which is always bustling with the locals as well as visitors. Each month there is something new and all the shops stay open late offering some little surprise for their patrons.

"One of two commuter rail stations that will bring you to Boston in about an hour."

An interesting tale for non-locals is the beach of Humarock, also known as Forth Cliff. Physically located in an adjacent town, the beachfront became separated during the infamous Gale of 1898 and created a new inlet. Although still part of the Scituate community today, you need to pass through the adjacent town to reach the beach. By boat, the inlet to the North River divides Marshfield, Norwell and Scituate and at low tide, a large sand spit opens to a large open area of miles of sandy beach and moor lands. This is a not a well-kept secret anymore as hundreds of boats flock to the area on a summer day and parties on the spit are well-known.

While visiting Scituate and looking to stay overnight, the town offers a picturesque spot, The Inn At Scituate Harbor, located downtown on Front Street. The inn is in walking distance to almost everything, a movie theatre, a bowling alley, boutiques, art galleries, ice cream, coffee & breakfast shops, and many pubs. Bring your running or walking shoes as you will have the most amazing views you have ever seen.

"Hundreds of boats flock to the area on a summer day and parties on the spit are well-known."

Featured Listings

33 Hillside Dr, Plymouth, MA

$525,000

Offers due by noon 4/17/23. Welcome Home and vacation year-round in the sought after Ocean Aire Estates community with a beach, playground, common greenbelt land, and almost 300 homes! This well-maintained, contemporary style home has a unique and versatile layout. As you enter you will fall in love with the open floor plan, light filled kitchen with granite counters, center island, stainless steel appliances and dining area. Living room with soaring wood planked cathedral ceilings, floor to ceiling fireplace and an overlook from the second floor. Primary bedroom is on the mail level with accent wood planked cathedral ceilings and full bath. Upper level offers 2nd bedroom with full bath and walk-in closet and office area. Media room/gym and 3rd bedroom in the lower level with walk-out complete this home. Short distance from White Horse Beach and all the shops and amenities Plymouth has to offer.

140 Gannett Rd, Scituate (Minot), MA

$1,295,000

Style, elegance, and quality craftsmanship is seen throughout this custom-built timeless beauty. Renovations in 2018-2023 designer kitchen and 3 full baths. The center hall draws you through to a magnificent Chefs kitchen with white cabinetry, wolf stove, center island with microwave drawer, quartz countertops, built-in bench seating, and coffee bar. Kitchen opens to a formal dining room and family room with stone fireplace framed by bookshelves. A front to back formal living room opens to a screened porch & patio. Also on main level is a first-floor primary bedroom en suite. Upstairs offers another primary en suite and three addl bedrooms with one opening to an upper deck; 3rd full bath. Gleaming white oak floors and natural light throughout. A/C, 2 car garage under. Gorgeous stone walls, plush garden and manicured yard with shed. Stroll to Minot Beach, Hubble Trail and Hatherly Golf Country Club, Minutes to Scituate Harbor, shops, restaurants, marina, & commuter rail. NOT Flood Zone

185 Old Oaken Bucket Rd, Scituate, MA

$599,000

Great location for this cute farmhouse nestled on over half an acre lot, overlooking the scenic cranberry bogs. So much potential and surrounded by higher priced homes. Bright and open family room with hardwood floors that continue throughout the home. Eat-in country kitchen with pantry offers lots of options; Opens to a den/office or living room with bay windows. Main bedroom, mudroom with room for a stackable washer & dryer and half bath complete the first floor. Upstairs are two ample sized bedrooms and full bath. Peaceful backyard, perfect for entertaining with garden area and 1 car detached garage. Minutes to Scituate Harbor, shops, restaurants, marina, & commuter rail. Bring your ideas and contractor and make it your own. Nice condo alternative for first time home buyers or down-sizers. See Interactive Matterport floor plans and Video.

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Kathleen Duffy