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Listing broker remarks

For nearly three centuries, Uplands has been a setting for remarkable stories. Now it is ready for you to live your story.Dating to circa 1740, Uplands is one of Sandwich Village’s treasured historic estates, set on nearly four acres of rolling lawns, specimen trees, a picturesque pond and charming carriage house. It is a rare opportunity to make your own history in a place with a remarkable past.Inside, nearly three centuries of architectural character have been thoughtfully preserved and expanded for modern living. Historic details remain throughout, including a working beehive oven and the rare possibility of open-hearth cooking—touchstones to another era that today create memorable experiences for family and friends.But Uplands is much more than a historic house. It is a home for all seasons—magical at Christmas, unforgettable at Thanksgiving, beautiful on a summer afternoon, and somehow capable of making an ordinary Tuesday evening feel special.Gracious rooms, expansive grounds and timeless character create the kind of setting that becomes part of a family's story.Uplands isn't simply a place to live. It's a place to build a life—and add your chapter to nearly 300 years of history. Please verify all information contained herein.— Sotheby's International Realty

Key details

  • 4,245 sq ft
  • 3.70 acres
  • 5 beds
  • 6.5 baths
  • 1740 built
  • $694 / sq ft
  • $20,093 2026 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠4⁠9⁠9⁠1⁠5⁠
Last updated
Address
111 Main Street
Town
Sandwich, MA
ZIP
02563
Deed (Bk/Pg)
LAND / COURT

Historic designations

National Register
Town Hall Square Historic District · includes SDW.S
Local Historic District
Old King's Highway Regional Historic District
MACRIS Inventory
Bourne, Timothy House · includes SDW.A

What this means for buyers →

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Neighborhood: Sandwich

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.