70 Spring St, Vineyard Haven, Massachusetts, United States

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$3,200,000

70 Spring St
Vineyard Haven, Massachusetts, United States

4bd 3.5ba

Listed By: Realtyww Info

Listed On: 07/29/2024

Listing ID: GL11825461 View More Details

Description

Fairy tale setting in the quaint seaside village of Vineyard Haven, aka Holmes Hole in the day, the stately Captain Gilbert L. Smith House, c. 1849, affords an enchanting opportunity for space and privacy within the highly sought after William Street Historic District and just two blocks to all the shops, restaurants, galleries, town beach and ferry. For 35 years, home of Susan Branch, the illustrious self-taught artist and author of New York Times best-seller Martha's Vineyard, Isle of Dreams, this quintessential Greek Revival gem with Neoclassical touches enjoys over 3, 300 s.f. of living space with wood floors throughout and day long, east to west light. With period paneling, crown molding, and 9' ceilings, the floor plan includes front hall entry with lovely curved staircase, formal living room with fireplace and bay window, spacious dining room, second side entrance vestibule used as a dry bar, front parlor-studio, cozy wood paneled study/tv room, eat-in kitchen with wainscotting, east-facing side porch, laundry/storage room, and a half bath. With a convenient back staircase off the kitchen, the second floor includes spacious rooms: A large primary bedroom with fireplace and ensuite bath, sitting room, three additional bedrooms, one with bay window, plus two additional full baths. Wonderful two-story carriage house - barn, expansive lawn and yard, tea-house pergola for afternoon tea, cocktail social, and alfresco dining. Mature plantings including privet, flowering trees and bushes, perennials, historic Linden trees, and herb garden. Six bedroom Title 5 septic. A rare opportunity for those who appreciate the history and value of historic homes in a sailing port which as been described as the sweetest little harbor on the east coast. Extensive list of furnishings and household items available for purchase by separate bill of sale

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Listed by: June R Flake