In real estate, a CREAM PUFF is an especially attractive, exceptionally well-maintained home in pristine, move-in-ready condition–one that has been thoughtfully updated and needs little or nothing from its next owner. That describes 90 Lady Slipper Drive perfectly. This is the Cape house everyone says they want and almost never finds: bright, open, beautifully finished and so thoroughly renovated that it might as well be new construction. It works just as easily as a year-round home, a Cape escape, a comfortable place to downsize or the wonderfully low-maintenance house where weekends are spent at the beach–not working through a list of projects. The sellers renovated this to be their own forever home, and that makes all the difference. Walls came down, the rooms opened up and nearly everything was replaced or reimagined within the past two years–not for resale, but with the quality, care and planning that come from believing you will stay. The wide-open kitchen, dining and living area is now the shining heart of the house, with warm wood floors, a generous island, timeless cabinetry and all-new matching stainless appliances. The look is clean and modern with just a quiet nod to the nautical—neutral enough to appeal to almost anyone, yet with enough Cape character to remind you exactly where you are. Just beyond, the sunroom may steal the show. Wrapped in new windows beneath a vaulted shiplap ceiling, it is filled with light and opens directly to a beautiful paver patio made for morning coffee, summer cookouts and long evenings outdoors. The improvements reach far beyond what you can see: new windows, roof and gutters, central air, kitchen and appliances, bath, interior doors, moldings, front door and porch, washer and dryer, oil tank, irrigation, landscaping and shed, plus a repointed chimney. Even the driveway was dressed up with a handsome cobblestone apron to welcome you home. New sod installation underway, and freshly cut and mulched beds complete the transformation from the street to the back patio. A large, dry basement provides abundant storage and plenty of possibilities, while the one-car garage adds everyday convenience. The furnishings may also be available, making it possible to walk in, unpack and live just as you see it. There are houses that are technically move-in ready, and then there are houses where every detail has been thoughtfully chosen and beautifully finished. This is the latter. Fresh, easy, polished and seldom found anywhere near this price point, 90 Lady Slipper Drive is a true cream puff. You may have to take a number for this one.
