SEASIDE FARM

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This magnificent oceanfront estate stands as one of the most significant properties in Marblehead. Located in the exclusive Peach's Point neighborhood, this property offers stunning views of Crowninshield Island, Grace Oliver's Beach, Marblehead Lighthouse and the surrounding islands. "Seaside Farm" was designed by Grazato and Velleco Architects and replaced the original Crowninshield estate in 1998 in a classic Georgian style, with meticulous attention to detail throughout. The home is designed to maximize ocean views while maintaining privacy.
The grand 2-story foyer with a custom staircase sets the tone for the home, which features elegant living spaces ideal for both daily life and entertaining. The second floor includes an oceanfront primary suite with a fireplace, walk-in closet, modern bathroom and a private deck with exceptional views. Three additional en suite bedrooms, a large office and a laundry room complete the second floor. A hidden staircase leads to a substantial private roof deck, which overlooks the ocean and the grounds.
Car enthusiasts will appreciate the heated 4-bay garage with a 1-bedroom caretaker's apartment above. The 1.8-acre property features spectacular formal gardens, a secluded heated pool and a greenhouse that doubles as a pool house. It also offers 1,200 feet of ocean frontage, a private sandy beach and a private pier with dock.

The Gardens of “Seaside Farm”
This remarkable property once featured an Italianate formal garden designed by the legendary Louise du Pont Crowninshield, a founder of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
When the land was purchased in 1996, the gardens were buried underground. After years of neglect, the property has been meticulously restored by LeBlanc Jones Landscape Architects to reclaim its former glory with painstaking efforts made to ensure that the new gardens looked original to what Mrs. Crowninshield has originally created.
The restoration of this historic garden, initiated in 1999 and completed 3 year later, is nothing short of extraordinary. Drawing inspiration from period photographs from 1937 and the remaining elements from the archeology that they found in the ground of the old gardens as their guide for the new garden plan.
The grounds now boast a spectacular array of features, including brick walls, sculptural niches, and boxwood parterres. Roses, perennials, and wisteria flourish throughout the estate, recreating the lush beauty of the original gardens. Careful attention has been given to every detail, with sculpted ornamental hedges adding a sense of timeless elegance to the grounds.
A highlight of the restoration is the discovery and revival of a 60 by 30-foot swimming pool, built circa 1910-1915, and a tranquil koi pond, both now featuring state-of-the-art UV light filtration systems.
A commanding 175 year old beech tree sits as a backdrop to the formal gardens. The tree is impressive and is the third largest in the United States.
Along the estate’s 1,200 feet of ocean frontage, sea walls and storm-resistant blocks of ornamental grasses dance in the sea breezes, framing views of Crowninshield Island, providing both beauty and protection.
The restoration of the Seaside Farm gardens is a true labor of love, preserving a cherished piece of history while creating a lasting legacy of beauty and stewardship for generations to come.