Luxury Homes

The winged ‘Osprey House’, on for nearly $7m, is our Luxury Home of the Week

The winged Cape Cod property offers views of Buzzards Bay and an elevator that reaches all four levels.

The mansion at 41 Salt Works Way in Falmouth offers four bedrooms, four full bathrooms, and three half bathrooms. Nauset Media for Sotheby’s International Realty

By Megan O'Brien

August 1, 2024

This Luxury Home of the Week selection is a Cape Cod contemporary offering views of Buzzards Bay from all west-facing rooms.

The mansion at 41 Salt Works Way, also known as the “Osprey House,” is in the Saconesset Hills of West Falmouth. The property, listed for $6,995,000, measures 5,082 square feet and includes an elevator that services all four levels. Kerrie Marzot of Sotheby’s International Realty – Cape Cod, Falmouth Brokerage has the listing. Built in 2007, the home offers four bedrooms, four full bathrooms, and three half bathrooms and sits on 0.64 of an acre.

41 Salt Works Way Falmouth MA elevator — . – Nauset Media for Sotheby’s International Realty

On the first floor, the living room shows off the home’s central chimney — a giant that measures 5.7 feet long and 20.4 feet high, housing two wood-burning and two gas-burning fireplaces.

41 Salt Works Way Falmouth MA living room — . – Nauset Media for Sotheby’s International Realty

The kitchen features a number of culinary bells and whistles, including gas and induction ranges, a warming drawer, and multiple ovens, including a wood-fired masonry setup. A farmhouse sink, white tile backsplash, eat-in area with a built-in bench, and access to a summer porch lend the space a cozy feel.

41 Salt Works Way Cape Cod kitchen — . – Nauset Media for Sotheby’s International Realty

The second floor is home to four bedroom suites, including the primary, and a library with a gas fireplace. The owner bedroom features a vaulted ceiling, built-in bench, and private balcony.

41 Salt Works Way Falmouth MA primary bedroom — . – Nauset Media for Sotheby’s International Realty

Up on the top floor of this luxury home, there’s a den with a gas fireplace and a bar area that overlooks the floor below. The lower level includes a family, movie, and wine rooms. The home also features a two-car attached garage and a three-car detached garage.