Waterfront Haven / Family Home / Sanctuary / Retreat on Goose Cove Discover a rare opportunity to own an exceptional waterfront property on Cape Ann's North Shore, just an hour from Boston by car or commuter rail. Set directly on Goose Cove offering a private dock for swimming, fishing, and kayaking at any tide, along with sweeping water views and spectacular sunrises and sunsets from nearly every room in the house. Situated across from the Goose Cove Reservation, a Greenbelt Land Trust preserve teeming with shorebirds and waterfowl, this fully winterized home is a true year-round retreat, flooded with natural light and warmed by a cozy fireplace in the living room.Enter to panoramic water views from a bright living room with bay windows, and a gas Fireplace. The kitchen, with dishwasher and ample counter space, is ideal for everything from pancake breakfasts to lobster dinners - and the kitchen island offers views straight out over the cove. The dining area seats up to 10 and opens onto a deck for sunset viewing. Completing the first floor: a full bath and bedroom. a mudroom with washer/dryer leading to the back door and a pocket porch. The second floor offers a spacious primary bedroom with walk-in Cedar closet, a full bath, a family room and a large third bedroom A cozy backyard with a grape arbor leads down to a private dock - perfect for swimming, sunbathing, kayaking, or fishing. A short, scenic walk across the Annisquam River leads to the historic village of Annisquam. Nearby, explore trails around Goose Cove Reservoir and the surrounding locales of Rockport, Lanesville, Dogtown, Gloucester, Essex, and Ipswich - home to farmstands, seafood markets, and antique shops., easy access to swimming and boating, or just the charm of Cape Ann's coastal environs,