12 Captain Nickerson Lane

There are still a few places on Cape Cod that feel exactly the way you remember them--quiet little lanes where the river glimmers through the trees, where gracious homes have settled gently into the landscape over time, and where the breeze off the water carries the unmistakable feeling of summer. These are the kinds of places that feel quietly tucked away from the world, little riverfront neighborhoods where life moves to the rhythm of the tides. Captain Nickerson Road is one of those rare places. Framed by a charming arbor at the entrance and a cobbled driveway, this storybook two-bedroom bungalow appears from the outside as a classic tiny Cape. Step inside, however, and the house reveals its personality--gingerbread trim, sweet built-ins, and gleaming pine floors that give the home a warmth and charm that immediately draws you in. The living space is open between the living room, dining area, and kitchen, allowing the home to live far larger than its footprint while keeping the breathtaking view of Bass River front and center from nearly every vantage point. A magnificent picture window captures the gentle water views, with a large quarterboard sign above it that simply reads