Off Market for now - call Kurt at 978-833-3569 for more information. If you’ve been waiting for the right blend of nature, privacy, and year-round comfort, 13 Washburn Terrace in Spencer deserves a closer look. This direct-waterfront cottage sits on the peaceful shoreline of Brooks Pond, offering the lifestyle people imagine when they picture escaping the noise: sunrise paddles, quiet evenings on the deck, and a pond that’s calm enough for flat-water kayaking and the occasional fishing line.

A Cottage Designed for Simplicity and Comfort

The home itself is warm and welcoming, with a vaulted living room, picture windows, and multiple access points to the deck and shoreline. Efficient systems keep everything comfortable in all seasons:

• Pellet stove and two ductless mini-splits

• Tankless Rinnai hot water

• Propane cooking

• Updated 200-amp electrical

The layout includes two bedrooms, a wood-floored dining area, and a well-planned kitchen with stainless appliances. It’s the kind of space that doesn’t try to be more than it is, and that’s exactly why it works.

A Studio/Workshop That Changes Everything

What makes this property truly stand out is the 24×12 studio/workshop building. Split into a 12×12 workshop, a 12×12 studio/bedroom, and a 6×12 lower-level fabrication room, it’s tailor-made for anyone who creates things: painters, furniture builders, musicians, makers, remote workers, or anyone who wants a space that isn’t part of the house (and doesn’t share walls with the pellet stove).

If inspiration is needed, the pond is right there with its beautiful vistas.

Brooks Pond: Quiet, Scenic, and Protected

Brooks Pond covers roughly 179 acres, surrounded by forest, conservation land, and six small islands. The water is known for being calm, clean, and ideal for non-motorized recreation. A small public access point exists, but the pond is predominantly quiet, with limited parking and rules designed to preserve its natural character. Translation: it stays peaceful here, exactly what buyers want in a true waterfront home.

The Spencer Lifestyle

Spencer offers the best of small-town living in Central Massachusetts: access to conservation areas, hiking trails, and lakes while still being close to Worcester, Sturbridge, and the Route 9 corridor. This section near the Oakham line is especially serene, with winding country roads and a more rural feel.

Who This Property Is Perfect For

• Artists & creatives needing a private studio

• Buyers seeking true waterfront without sacrificing utilities

• Year-round residents who want nature without isolation

• Anyone craving a retreat-like lifestyle with modern systems already in place

If you’ve been looking for Spencer waterfront homes or a Massachusetts cottage with an artist studio, 13 Washburn Terrace stands out from everything else on the market.

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Slideshow 13 Washburn by Diane Guercio