Own a lovely property in the heart of Lanesville Village, in northern Gloucester. Living on the west side of Cape Ann means spectacular sunsets all year long. Just a 2 minute walk to the ocean! This house also has a storefront, and is zoned village business. How would you like to commute down your staircase to work? 3 Bedrooms, 1.5 bath. Wood floors throughout, sanded and refinished just three years ago. Living room with built-in bookcases. Dining room with built-in corner china cabinet. Charming kitchen with windows looking out on gardens and grassy hill of neighbor's yard also has large attached eating area (featuring wide-plank pine floor) and pantry closet. Plenty of cabinets and counter space. Upstairs, find three bedrooms and the full bath. Large master suite at the front of the house, with water views of Ipswich Bay. Smaller bedrooms on eastern and southern sides of the house. Finished slant-ceiling attic, which could be another bedroom or a guest suite. Downstairs, there is a storefront that opens onto the street, directly across from the village's main business. Large four-pane display windows, double front doors with storm doors and center lights. Small back room for storage, or open it up for more showroom. Also, a galley-like space with washer/dryer and antique farm sink. Small side yard with rhubarb, hydrangea and rose bush. Lovely, private back garden enclosed with high wooden fences. Backyard has multi-level brick and stonework terracing, mature plantings: flowering weeping cherry tree, hydrangea bushes, japanese dwarf feather pine, seedum, hostas, wisteria vine on a pergola, lilac bush and quince bush. Also two sheds, a patio-bricked seating area and a graveled area perfect for grilling and summer dinner parties. Brand new propane fueled boiler and on-demand hot water system. Central heat is hot-water baseboard. Deeded, off-street parking space which will fit two compact cars.