There are certain neighborhoods on Cape Cod that people discover and immediately understand why so few homes are ever available.The kind of places where homes are thoughtfully sited on generous lots, mature landscaping softens the view from the road, and a quiet sense of permanence is immediately apparent. Places where ownership is often measured in decades rather than years, and where homes rarely come to market because they are quietly passed along through neighbors, friends, and family connections before the rest of the world ever knows they are available.Windward is one of those places.This coveted East Dennis enclave of custom McPhee-built homes has long been regarded as one of the area’s best-kept secrets. Tucked away just minutes from some of the Cape’s best beaches, Windward offers something increasingly difficult to find: privacy, space, and a level of understated elegance that never asks for attention yet quietly commands it.There are no gates here. None are needed.The winding roads, generous setbacks, meticulously maintained homes, and extraordinary pride of ownership create a feeling of exclusivity that is difficult to define but impossible to miss. It is a neighborhood for those who appreciate breathing room, who value quality over flash, and who understand that true luxury is often found in what isn’t crowded, hurried, or easily replicated.
Perhaps that is why so few homes ever become available. Once people find Windward, they tend to stay.
Set near the end of a gentle curve in the road, 9 Baker’s Pond enjoys one of Windward’s most desirable settings. A sweeping circular driveway welcomes you to this custom Cape, thoughtfully designed to embrace both privacy and natural light.
Inside, warm and inviting spaces include an eat-in kitchen with rich cherry cabinetry, a formal dining room ready for holidays and celebrations, and a comfortable living room centered around a handsome fireplace. The first-floor primary suite offers cathedral ceilings and a sense of retreat, while additional bedrooms and flexible living spaces provide room for family and guests.
And then comes the surprise.
Added by the current owners, the spectacular year-round sunroom was designed to do exactly what it does so beautifully–draw your eyes outward and showcase the extraordinary setting beyond. With soaring cathedral ceilings, shiplap detail overhead, and floor-to-ceiling windows that flood the space with natural light, it serves as both the heart of the home and a window into the remarkable oasis beyond.
From here, the entire scene unfolds.
What was completely hidden upon arrival reveals itself all at once–a private backyard oasis that feels more boutique resort than private residence.
A heated saltwater pool with a cascading waterfall and graceful arcing water jets creates a resort-like experience, while an expansive bluestone patio, colorful plantings, and impeccably maintained grounds provide the perfect backdrop for both grand entertaining and quiet relaxation.
The tiki hut cabana–with bar, refrigeration, television, and plenty of room for family and friends–invites spontaneous summer afternoons that effortlessly drift into evening. As landscape lighting begins to glow and the gardens settle into the soft light of dusk, it becomes easy to understand why so many treasured memories have been created here.
Perhaps the greatest luxury is that it is all just steps from your back door. A private retreat designed to be enjoyed whenever the mood strikes.
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