Location alert! Almost 1 full acre abuts Old Town Hill Reservation on 3 sides! Just 550 feet to the Parker River with spectacular seasonal views, wildlife, and access to Plum Island Sound and Parker River Wildlife Refuge. This single-floor easy-living ranch style cottage in low-tax Newbury is minutes from Newburyport while the Ipswich Bay, Merrimac River, boating, yacht club, marina, launch ramp, kayaking and more are just steps away! This 1140 sq ft 2 BR, 1 BA ranch offers bright living and flex spaces. Outside storage shed, large private backyard directly accesses acres of Old Town Reservation and the marshes of Plum Island Sound. Recent upgrades include paint inside and out, newer rubber roof, 2 BR septic system and Anderson windows. Floorplan options include flex space in the front bonus room, storage outback including W/D hookup, even move a bedroom to make for a dining room! Cute cottages not your thing? Then this might be the ideal location for your dream home!