Nestled in the desirable Gloucester seaside community of Annisquam, this welcoming shingle style home is located a short distance from Lighthouse Beach where you’ll want to take your morning walk and return to savor the sun setting over Ipswich Bay. The abundant natural light throughout draws your eyes toward the ocean, Coffin’s Beach and beyond. Fully renovated in 2010 to accommodate guests and entertaining, this charming home offers a bedroom on the first floor, two ensuite bedrooms and a large ocean view family room with fireplace on the second level. There are two additional bedrooms, bath and sitting room in the walkout lower level. Outside, mature plantings, happy peonies, and expansive decks lead to the screened gazebo where you’ll surely pass many pleasant evenings, dining alfresco just waiting for the sun to set. With water views from virtually every room, Lilac Cottage is a dream come true. Private showings only by appointment. No Open House