17 E Tristram Ave, Nantucket, MA 02554

SOLD Nov 17 2011 $17 Million "Westcliff" is the "Grand Dame" family compound of Nantucket's North Shore in Dionis. Built in 1931 by Nantucket Architect, Ben Russell, the estate boasts unimaginable water front views of Nantucket Sound from atop a high protected cliff -- and -- its own private beach for good swimming. It is a large gracious summer style house with ocean views from all rooms. First Floor: Wide front hall with stairs to second floor. Off hall: dining room with bay window with waterviews. Off dining room: large kitchen with dining area. Off kitchen: two Twin bedrooms, two Single bedrooms and small den with TV. Full bath. Off hall: Den with fireplace and attached half bath. Large living room with fireplace. Summer game room with good water views. Office with half bath. Second Floor: Master King bedroom and full bath, sitting area. Twin bedroom with full bath. Twin bedroom, Twin bedroom with shared bath. Twin bedroom, Single bedroom with shared bath. Sunroom with King bed which must access a bath through Twin bedroom. State-of-the-art erosion control (unlike any home on Nantucket) with 20 foot high stone revetment. The Corps Of Engineers says, in their Help Yourself guide that, stone revetments are the most effective structure for absorbing wave energy. Stone revetments do this by dissipating wave energy over their many irregular surfaces. Also included is a 4 bedroom 3 bath cottage with a two car garage -- and -- a replica of the "Old Mill" with two bedrooms and one bath. Title 5 done July 2011. BROKERS: Up to 2% commission may be paid to brokers by sellers. Include commission in any offers.