Many families continue to look for properties that they can live in that provides a reasonable solution to “downsize” from their current situation to a smaller more manageable solution. This is a greater challenge in communities such as Marblehead. Families often want to stay in the area, but there are few options for their consideration. Glover Landing Condos in Marblehead, MA. may be the perfect solution.

Condos Overlooking Marblehead Harbor

We have seen from time to time a condo will go up for sale that is part of the Glover Landing Development that overlooks Marblehead Harbor. The condos were built in 1965 under great controversy. It was the former site of The Rockmere Hotel and Fo’Cas’Le restaurant. There were 94 rooms and a private beach plus one of the best views of Marblehead Harbor.

A Part of Marblehead History

From 1901 to the 1950s the hotel was considered a world-class hotel with dining and entertainment. These types of resorts played a major part in history during the first part of the 20th century. The Bath Iron Works of Maine delivered an anchor weighing 13,625 pounds in May 1930. The anchor sits today at the entrance of the Glover Landing Condo Complex.

In the late 1930s, the Hotel Rockmere fell on hard times as customers started changing their vacation choices. Automobiles and highways gave them far more choices. The hotel was sold in 1937 to the Fox and Hounds Club of Boston and it was renamed the Hotel Marblehead. The hotel was re-sold in 1941 to Resort Hotels, Inc. owned and operated by the Vacassouvich family of Marblehead. Later in 1958 the property became the Quarterdeck Yacht Club, but closed in 1963. It stood empty until 1965, but was demolished to make way for the Glover Landing complex.

A Great Marblehead Location

The condo complex has a professional management company. There is a private beach, dock, and a club room. There is also off-street parking. Great location as it provides a private setting, but the downtown is very accessible for stores, restaurants, and shops. Right next door is the Dolphin Yacht Club that even has a social membership so the restaurant is available.

When a unit becomes available it could provide the solution you’re looking for in terms of making your life far more simple, but also with great features and amenities. On Jan 29, 2021 the 2 bedroom unit located on 1 Brackett Place Apt. A sold for $500,000. It was listed for $509,000 on December 3, 2020. The listing real estate agency was Merry Fox of Salem and the buyer was represented by William Raveis Real Estate of Marblehead. It is the corner lot overlooking Gregory Street so it does not have a harbor view. The total assessment in 2020 was $468,200 with taxes at $4,865. It has forced hot air heat and is 1,200 square feet in living space. Looking a little closer, it also sold for $475,000 on March 27, 2020. This data was sourced from Realtor.com