Ipswich, Massachusetts is home to 59 houses that were constructed in the First Period, or 1625-1725, of English settlement. Essex County is home to more First Period homes than any where else in the country. That kind of history means your chances of coming across a "haunted house" in your home search are higher. Would you buy a home that was suspect of a poltergeist or that cabin in the woods? Fall in love with a house that looks like the one from Amityville or Beetlejuice? Interestingly, whether or not the property has been the site of an alleged para psychological or supernatural phenomenon shall not be deemed a material fact required to be disclosed in a real estate transaction. SO ASK! Sellers are required to answer truthfully IF ASKED! Buyers BEWARE!!!

Another successful year of community spirit at Ipswich Illumination! Andrea Della Valle, despite her broken ankle, handed out over 250 light sticks and the word on the street is that they were a huge hit! The look on this little girl's face tells the story! 

Stop by Windhill Realty at 16 Market Street in downtown Ipswich from 5-7pm or while supplies last. First come, first served. Map & full schedule below!

 

Well, that depends on who you ask! 5 judges agreed on one clam chower and the people voted for another at this year's annual Ipswich Chowderfest - 2018. Despite the rain, the turnout was impressive even including visitors from Stokholm, Sweden! Read the full story and read about the winners of the Ipswich Chowderfest here! Ipswich clams are famous!

IPSWICH EVENTS in OCTOBER 2018

Thursday 10/4

Ipswich Rotary/Chamber Annual Legislative Breakfast at Ipswich Country Club

Thursday 10/11

6:30-9  Spirit Readings by Beth 

Friday 10/12

6:30-8:30  Music of the Sea at Ipswich Library

Saturday 10/13

12:00-4:00  23rd Annual Ipswich Chowderfest 

7:00-9:00  Jeff Warner - Along the Way Coffee House

Friday 10/19

Ipswich Cultural Council 32nd Annual Community Art Show

7:00-11:00  North Shore Swing Dance, Dan Gable & The High Society Orchestra

Saturday 10/20

10:00-1:00 Ipswich Fire Department Open House

10:00-4:00 Annual Trick or Treat Hayride at Marini Farm

11:00-2:30 Ipswich Harvest Marketplace 

11:00-4:00 Essex Clamfest 

12:00-6:00 Notch Traveling Beirgarten at Appleton Farms

Ipswich Cultural Council 32nd Annual Community Art Show

5:00-9:00 Ipswich Illumination - Visit our office from 5-7 for Illumination goodies! 

6:00-8:00 Got Poetry? at Zumi's

Sunday 10/21

10:00-4:00 Annual Trick or Treat Hayride at Marini Farm

Ipswich Cultural Council 32nd Annual Community Art Show

12:00-6:00 Notch Traveling Beirgarten at Appleton Farms

1:45-3:00 Fall Foliage Paddle Ipswich Watershed Association

Friday 10/26

3:00-5:00 Family Halloween Party at Ipswich Museum

Halloween Parade starting 6:30PM

Saturday 10/27

10:00-2:00 Walk for Wolves by Wolf Hollow

2:00-4:00 Ipswich Downtown Trick or Treating 

Wednesday 10/31

Town-wide trick or treat

Events all subject to change - please confirm directly.

Come home to Hamilton, Massachusetts, home of the Myopia Polo Club, Bradley Palmer State Park at Willowdale State Forest, the Wenham Museum, Patton Park and the Veterans Memorial Pool at Patton Park. Call this spacious, open, 4 bedroom home your own and be part of the desirable Hamilton community. The Hamilton-Wenham schools are top notch and the Hamilton Wenham recreation department features a new, resident-only pool. There are summer concerts at Patton Park and Hamilton just received a brand new fire truck. Small town feel with very easy access to Route 128. Full details on 27 Margaret Road, Hamilton, Massachusetts!

"I am thrilled to join such a wonderful homegrown organization such as Windhill Realty. Their values align with mine in developing strong relationships in the community." Well Bryan, we are thrilled to have you!! 

Bryan’s experience with investing, buying, selling, renting and renovation gives him a range of insights to help you reach your real estate goals. His promise is to make your experience a positive one by understanding your needs, responding quickly, communicating effectively and keeping you informed along every step of your transaction.

Having relocated cross country and within the greater Boston area several times, Bryan offers knowledge and empathy as you transition from one home to another, and especially if you are relocating from one community to another. 

For sellers, Bryan offers exciting technological benefits along with a savvy marketing background to advertise your property in a manner that will maximize its exposure and desirability. Bryan has managed a videography business since 2012, and all of his listings can include breathtaking video, complete with drone footage to provide aerial and three-dimensional perspectives. 

For buyers, Bryan has a keen sense of the market and is always looking for the perfect fit for your location, budget and taste. He can offer resources on local school systems, recreational activities, and more. "I am excited to use my communication and video-making skills to help people achieve their real estate goals."

Building relationships and connecting with community is important to Bryan. He volunteers at his children’s schools and is a substitute teacher at a local middle school. He coaches youth soccer and basketball, writes human-interest stories for the Ipswich Chronicle, and as president of the Satter Foundation, he oversees charitable giving to local organizations that make a difference in people’s lives. 

Bryan has lived on the North Shore since 2004 and in Ipswich since 2010. He earned a BA in English and an MBA/Master’s in Accounting. He owns and manages 23 rental units. He is a proud father of two, an accomplished marathoner and triathlete, and loves to read Sherlock Holmes stories.

Bryan can be reached at 617-816-8374, bsatter@windhillrealty.com.

Fireworks 2018 – North Shore, MA

Click on the towns for more information...

Amesbury           July 4^th, 10pm     Woodsom Farm, Lions Mouth Road 

Andover              July 3^rd, 9:20       Andover High School, 80 Shawsheen Road 

Beverly               August 5, 9:00     Barge off Lynch Park & Dane Street Beach

Beverly Farms   July 4th, 9:00       West Beach

Boston                July 4th, 10:30     DCR Hatch Shell Boston, MA

Gloucester         July 3^rd, 9:30       Fort Area at Stage Park, 1 Hough Ave

Haverhill             July 3^rd, 9:15       Riverside Park, 163 Lincoln Ave. 

Lawrence            July 3^rd, 9:30      Veterans Memorial Stadium, Osgood Street, Activities 2-8pm

Lynn                    July 3, 9:00         Red Rock Park, Lynn Shore Drive – Concert 7-9pm

Manchester        July 3, 9:15          Singing Beach - Annie Brobst Concert 7-9:15

Marblehead        July 4, 9:15          Marblehead Harbor -  Illumination 9:00

Methuen             July 3, 9:15          Barge on Merrimack River

Nahant                July 4, 9:00          Bailey’s Hill Park, Bass Point Road

North Andover    July 4, 9:00         Middle School – Festival on the Common 10-4

Rockport             July 4 No Fireworks - Parade, concert & bonfire 6-9pm

Salem                  July 4, 9:15          160 Derby St/Wharf – 5pm festivities, Pops Concert 7:15pm

Salisbury            July 4, 10:15        Salisbury Beach – Concert 7:30

All information is subject to change and should be verified.
Other towns and more information...Boston Central's list, Mass Vacation's list, Visit New England's list.

Light & bright 3 bdrm 2 bath open concept Colonial with AMAZING views over Plum Island Sound to ME & NH. Detached 2 car heated/insulated garage (in addition to 2 tandem under home) added in '04 w/ farmers porch and room above for office/artist studio/man cave/rec room, OR great for contractor or car enthusiast that needs the extra garage bays for storage w/ even more AMAZING views from both levels! All sited on just over 1/2 acre of land; very rare for Great Neck! Two 3 season porches anchor both sides of home for morning coffee & afternoon/evening sunsets. Remodeled kitchen in '04 opens up to fireplaced living/dining areas w/ 2 story living room w/ windows all the way up bringing the outdoors in. Beautiful stoneswalls define the landscape. Newer roof in '05, New heating system in '17. Are you looking for a nice piece of land w/ a great home, added garage storage and AMAZING views? Then come call this amazing property home in time for summers at our private beach! Full details on 45 North Ridge Road, Ipswich, MA here!

USA Today Named the Best Beach in Massachusetts! Where do you think it is? Ipswich, MA, of course!

If you've been to Crane Beach, you are not surprised and maybe you would rather keep it a secret! Ipswich has a lot to offer...