Classic Colonial charms on Cape
Tucked into the picturesque Cape Cod seaside town of West Falmouth, Saconesset Hills is a private, quiet community that feels away from it all while embodying quintessential New England living.
It’s no wonder then that philanthropist and pharmaceutical dynasty heir Josiah Lilly III chose to retire at Holly Hill, a Royal Barry Wills brick Colonial surrounded by just under one and a half acres of pristine, tree-lined grounds. Located at 8 Arnold Gifford Road, the estate is more than 7,000 square feet — grand proportions with the trademark Royal Barry Wills reverence for tradition.
Inside and out, the estate is decidedly upscale, but in an ever-so-subtle way, exuding warmth at every turn, from an expertly turned staircase, to a richly paneled library den, and abundant millwork throughout.
A deceptively simple farmhouse-style kitchen opens to a pub-style seating area with a bar, which in turn leads into an inspiring dining room big enough to host a crowd, and a lavish, light-flooded living room with a fireplace.
The tiled, all-season sunroom looks out over the groomed grounds — even with so many gathering spaces to choose from, this one’s sure to be popular.
The estate unfolds over three floors, with the second level comprising four bedrooms including the primary suite, plus a small one-bedroom in-law or au-pair apartment in its own separate wing.
In the lower level, a media room and recreation space have direct access to the patio and lushly landscaped in-ground pool area.
When not at the association beach, the new owners of Holly Hill can gather around the stone fire pit, take a dip in the pool, play lacrosse in the separate sports barn, or take to the walking or biking trails nearby.
For more information about the estate, contact John Weyand, 508-245-1908 or Jack Cotton, Jr., 508-7760009, both with Sotheby’s International Realty.