Not an ordinary Cape Cod property, everything about 502 Harwich Road is extra ordinary--custom built by an artist. An inspired blend of French country and NYC loft living, this three-bedroom landscaped Brewster home rests on 1.4 acres, part of which abuts protected conservation land. An ancient stone wall marks the property's south bound.

Consider the uncommon 2300 square foot house, secluded among wisteria, dogwood, cherry trees, boxwood and euonymus. Seasonal gardens are visible everywhere through south-facing Anderson double-glazed windows and doors. For the South stone and wood patio, and sheltered outdoor shower among climbing roses, one steps inside the home, on to an interior sun deck (six steps above the living area). This deck lines the south and west sides of the large open floor plan. The L-shaped common room features a 'passive solar' slate floor--cools in summer, heat holding in winter--as well as custom book shelves, craftsman banisters, twenty-foot ceilings. A back-up wood-stove feeds into a custom stone chimney.

The modern galley kitchen with 'coffee bar' extension has a superb gas stove/convection oven, dishwasher and unique storage options. Clerestory north and east windows bring inside the perennial gardens which surround the home. Six steps lead up to the 'ground level' adjoining den and full bath, separated by antique interior french doors. This room has its own south facing French door entrance, pine floors and built-ins. A spiral staircase leads to the second (really, the third!) floor, where there are three bedrooms, one a stunning master suite, and a full bath.

This light-filled floor features more south-facing floor to ceiling windows. The house has three separate natural gas heat zones, Title V septic and natural red cedar roof, at perfect pitch!! An attached south-facing artist studio (or workshop) with two north skylights has its own (the fourth) heat zone. The space might be easily expanded or converted.

Consider, now, the free-standing post and beam gallery with hidden rear deck, at the east end of the 200-foot gravel driveway, off Harwich Road. This the ideal location for a home occupation--zoning permits such. Or, the gallery can be converted into a separate living/income property.

The very best part of this remarkable property is its location: walking distance to Cape Cod Bay,the famous Brewster General Store and historic Route 6A, three fresh water ponds, the Cape Cod Bike Trail. Additionally, # 502's driveway is 3.2 miles from the Mid-Cape Highway, with efficient connections to Boston, New Bedford/Fall River, Providence/Green Airport, and NYC. There is truly the best of both worlds!