240 Bradford Street unit: 3, Provincetown, MA 02657

This 1,588 sq ft standalone cottage offers the rare combination of privacy, comfort, and character that defines life at its best on the Outer Cape. The first floor is designed for living. An open kitchen, dining, and living area centered on a gas fireplace, with a three-season room opening to a deep, private rear yard.

The layout works equally well for entertaining or quiet evenings alone. Upstairs, a primary bedroom with its own full bath, and a generous den or study -- flexible enough to serve as a home office, guest room, or private retreat. The yard is exceptional: expansive and beautifully established, with mature trees, considered plantings, open lawn, and a decked area for outdoor dining.

An outdoor shower completes the picture -- ideal after a day in the garden or on the beach. Walk to the bay in the morning. Drive to the ocean in the afternoon. Return to a home that suits every chapter.