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Listing broker remarks

Once known as the Mashantum House & later the award-winning Four Chimneys Inn, this 9 bedroom/9bath, single family home, dating back to 1820, is set back, north of 6A on 1.6 acres & is close to everything! Directly across from Scargo Lake's landing; .4 mil to Howe's St. Beach on the bay; .5 mil to Dennis Village & just over a mile to Sesuit Harbor. This 3-story Victorian is the perfect place to live your Cape Cod Dreams. It may need exterior paint, but don't let that fool you...A new state of the art, 6-zone, gas HVAC system was installed & the interior of the home was painted in 2019; the roof was replaced on the main portion of the home in 2018 & in 2010, the farmhouse kitchen was updated from floor joists & floors to new appliances. Full of history & charm,from the elegant first floor with soaring ceilings, to the cozy 3rd floor with skylights & views of the lake, this substantial property has the potential to be a real stunner. An amazing investment or family home! A Must see!— Today Real Estate, Inc.

Key details

  • 4,882 sq ft
  • 1.61 acres
  • 9 beds
  • 9 baths
  • 1820 built
  • $368 / sq ft
  • $6,111 2025 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠0⁠4⁠0⁠8⁠8⁠
Last updated
Address
946 Route 6A
Town
Dennis, MA
ZIP
02638
Deed (Bk/Pg)
17418 / 139

Historic designations

Local Historic District
Old King's Highway Regional Historic District

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Neighborhood: Dennis

National Historic Landmark

Federally designated as nationally significant — the highest U.S. historic recognition. Section 106 review applies to federal undertakings affecting the property.

National Register

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Owners may qualify for the 20% federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit on certified rehabilitation work.

State Register

Listed on the Massachusetts State Register of Historic Places.

Local Historic District

Inside a Local Historic District. Exterior changes visible from a public way require approval from the local historic district commission.

Local Landmark

Individually designated by the town as a local landmark. Exterior alterations require commission approval.

MACRIS Inventory

Documented in MACRIS, the state historic inventory. Informational only — no regulatory constraints.

Article 85 (Boston)

Subject to Boston Article 85 demolition-delay review, which can pause demolition of buildings 50+ years old for up to 90 days.

Ch. 91 Waterways License

An active MassDEP permit for a dock, pier, seawall, or other structure on or over a Massachusetts waterway. Many older licenses are not digitized; this record is provided for reference only.

Massachusetts Great Pond

A Great Pond under M.G.L. Ch. 91 — the Commonwealth retains public rights to fish and navigate these state-designated waters. Private docks and other waterfront structures require a Waterways License from MassDEP.

Likely Great Pond

The MLS listing describes this property as being on a Great Pond, which would be a state-designated water body under M.G.L. Ch. 91. GIS data did not independently confirm the pond name — verification needed.