See Inside: Home On Island Near Worcester

SHREWSBURY, MA — Here's your chance to own a home on its very own island, but just a few miles from a big city.

This small cabin-like home is located on Sargents Island, a tiny spot just off Route 20 between Shrewsbury and Worcester. Although the home is tiny, the island is not. It's over 4 acres, which is all available for the homeowner. Here are details:

• Address: 1 Sargents Is, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts
• Price: $599,900
• Square Feet: 912
• Bedrooms: 1
• Bathrooms: 1 Full and 1 Half Baths
• Built: 1987
• Features: SHREWSBURY - WATERFRONT - FLINT POND w/Direct Boating Access to LAKE QUINSIGAMOND! The Quiet of Flint, the Action of Quinsig! Privacy Galore on Sargents Island! 4.27 Acres! 2, 000' Waterfront! Beautiful Sunrises & Sunsets - Best of Both! Looking for a Getaway, Principal Residence or 2nd Home, Winters in Florida, Summers on the Island! Tons of Potential, Do a Little or Do a Lot! 4+ Room Frame Featuring an Open Floor Plan w/Water Facing Liv Rm w/Soaring Cathedral Ceiling w/Skylight, Ceiling Fan, Tall Picture Windows, Wood Pellet Stove & Wide Pine Wood Floor! Dining Area w/Ceiling Fan & Slate Floor! Kitchen w/Raised Panel Wood Cabinets & Slate Floor! 1/2 Bath w/Laundry Hookups! Spiral Stairs to the Loft Style Master Bedroom w/Full Bath & Sliders to Deck w/Water Views! The Ability to Finish the Walk-out Lower Level, add a Family Rm, Bedroom, Bathroom! Nature Abounds, Visited by Deer, Fox, Eagles & More! In Time for Summer!! Not a Drive By, Can't Be Done, Gate is Shut, By Appointment Only!

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