An awning covered
veranda, 40' long, overlooks two lighthouses and the comings and goings
of the Gloucester fishing fleet, schooners, yachts and tour boats.
One of Cape Ann's
most prestigious historic homes, the Charles Hovey House has been fully
restored with period antiques and original art. An oil-on-canvas mural
lines the dining room; the living room's marble fireplace, flanked by
floor-to-ceiling windows, is topped by a splendid gilt mirror, and the
bathrooms feature period Art Deco tiles and luxuriously deep tubs. The
quiet and comfortable bedrooms offer gorgeous antique beds. One acre
of terraced lawn is abloom from early spring to first frost with lush
gardens.
Fully and comfortably
appointed:
• washer/dryer
• towels and sheets
• TVs, VCRs
• 2 dishwashers
• microwave
• full kitchen, etc, etc.
