Vineyard Haven, MA
Neighborhood
West Chop
Bedrooms
8
Baths
6
Approx Sq Feet
5,355
Type
Single Family
Link Id
38206
Furnished
Un-Furnished
Year Built
1896
Lot Size
0.59 Acres
Beautifully sited on a winding, private lane and overlooking pristine North Shore West Chop, conservation trust protected beach, this elegant seaside home flawlessly combines the refined lifestyle of its 1896 origins with a modern style. Meticulously maintained and completely renovated, it is move-in ready for you to enjoy wide, panoramic views of Vineyard Sound and the Elizabeth Islands, dramatic sunsets, natural light, and a fine, sandy beach made for memorable summer days and nights. The house features a first floor that openly flows from an eloquent entrance foyer through dining, living and kitchen areas, and ending up on the most incredible spacious covered porch taking in the magical views of always entertaining boating and fishing activity lawn, gardens, and the Sound. Coastal living has never been easier with its 8 BRs and 6.5 BAs that will make filling this open and airy waterfront home with the happy sounds of summer vacations and family gatherings a breeze. The property is wonderfully landscaped with many specimen trees, nicely framing the lawn and gardens and there is potential to add a swimming pool. Mink Meadows Golf Course and downtown Vineyard Haven are only minutes away. A truly amazing Vineyard property in one of the few remaining N. Shore Martha’s Vineyard private communities!
Features
Alarm, Central A/C, Insulation, Irrigation, Mini-Split Heat/AC, Outdoor Shower
Outdoor Features
Deck, Garden, Porch, Beach Access - Private, Water Views
Rooms
11
Flooring
Pine / Softwood
Lead Paint Status
Unknown
Sewer
Septic
Water
Town
Zoning
R50
Floor 1 Description
First floor - Natural light surrounds you the moment you enter through the stunning front door, bringing the sea immediately in to your line of sight, through the more formal living room, open game room, cozier smaller living room and dining room. From the cozy living room with fireplace, step out to the expansive waterside porch with space for couches and two dining tables. A waterview formal dining room leads to a butlers pantry, a large gourmet chefs kitchen, a breakfast counter, table and reading nook. Completing the flowing layout is the powder room with an elegant oval window. Access the wide front porch from two doors.
Floor 2 Description
Second floor - Privacy within privacy with a split staircase from the living room to separate areas of the second floor. The primary bedroom is arresting; high ceilinged, flooded with light from wide windows and the deck to put morning coffee on the railing and drink in the tempo / tenor of the Sound. A fully working fireplace, ensuite bath with an inviting library, study or office completes the sanctuary feeling, to greet the morning sun to the right or the sunset to the left and Nobska light straight across the water. Built in bookshelves. Across the inventive staircase layout is a large guest room on the sunrise side with a private bath. Two more comfortably - sized bedrooms with a jack ‘n jill bathroom, nice linen closets, bookshelves complete the second floor.
Floor 3 Description
Third Floor - Everywhere you look you’ll find pleasure in distinguishing architectural details and ceiling lines, views to landscaped lawns. Three smaller bedrooms with convenient bathrooms (two share a bath) complete the front and side of the 3rd floor. A 4th larger bedroom looks out onto the water and complete the gathering, reading, catching - up spaces of this lovely home. 4bdrms / 3 baths
Fridge
Yes
Heat
Gas\FHW
Dryer
Yes
First Floor Bedrooms
0
Fireplaces
Yes
Tv
Cable
Washer
Yes
Stove
Yes
Dishwasher
Yes
Basement Description
Lowest level - two ways for easy access: Descend the steps from the westside lawn, near the outdoor shower to enter the broad door with wide windows or; open a door off of the front hall near the kitchen, go down to a very well - lit, poured concrete, extremely dry, basement with higher than expected ceilings allowing for significant future living space and designs for a wine cellar, media room... Much natural light from big windows on 3 sides. Not counted in the sq footage. Easy to access mechanicals.