Tucked down an unassuming driveway and invisible from the street, this 19th century Cape is just steps from Vineyard Haven's year-round shopping and dining. Terrace after terrace unfolds as you descend toward the waterfront through the lovely 2/3-acre compound with separate guest house culminating in 68 feet of private beach on the inner harbor. Views of the harbor abound from inside the houses as well as throughout the gardens. The main house, built around 1825, has four bedrooms plus an office/bedroom, and three-and-a-half baths. Character-filled features include four fireplaces (two with remote controlled gas logs), refinished wide board floors, extensive wainscoting, broad-silled windows, and plaster walls and ceilings. The first floor owner’s bedroom includes an en-suite bathroom with separate vanities, marble tiled walk-in shower and radiant heated tile floor. A seven-bedroom septic was installed in 2013. The large porch with stunning harbor views has arched beadboard ceiling with recessed lighting, lattice, and an outdoor kitchen with sink, refrigerator, and ice maker. Outdoor entertaining is easy with the dining area for 8-10 as well as a separate sitting area. Near the beach is a charming guesthouse with natural wood walls and barrel-ceiling, brick fireplace, built-in bunkbeds and corner cabinets as well as a shower bath and kitchenette. The beachside deck for morning coffee or evening cocktails completes this harborside oasis. Enjoy the lush, mature gardens, raspberry patch and wildflower meadow as you meander from the main house to the guesthouse, fire pit and sand path to the beach. A secret gate provides access to Owen Park with its town wharf and gazebo. The peaceful private beach, perfect for crabbing, kayaking and contemplation, crowns this property where future memories are waiting to be made. A mooring is available right in front of the beach. The property boasts many extras: a garden shed, hidden goldfish pond, detached one-car garage plus parking for four more cars.
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