Four Chimneys on the island of Nantucket was built in 1835, long before Nantucket was a thriving tourist destination and was still a community based on the whaling economy. Like many of Nantucket's older houses, this grand four-story home has since served as one of the island's many bed and breakfast inns. The home was renovated in 2003 and with new electrical and plumbing systems. The first floor includes the stairway with a decorative painted floor and two parlor rooms with high ceilings and fireplaces. There is a large kitchen and a dining area with wide, plank floors, fireplace and a window seat. There is also a bedroom on the first floor and a large covered porch. The second floor includes more bedrooms and a master bedroom with access to a large deck which provides ocean views. The basement includes a two-bedroom ground floor apartment with an open living and kitchen area. This home listed at $6.495 million.
Only two more months until this Lilly Pulitzer'ed Steinway can find its home in your parlor. Nothing can better express the fact you travel the Nantucket-Palm Beach axis with the greatest of ease. The venerable design house rolled out this Steinway, among other 50th anniversary treats like a Lillified Jeep Wrangler, at a special preview at The Breakers hotel in Palm Beach back in June. In November, the pieces will finally hit market.
The Matthews Hospitality Group has announced via press release that two model residences in its Point Breeze development are open for viewing. Half of the 29 private residences within walking distance of Nantucket's cobbled downtown are already under agreement. (Because Nantucket real estate, like the island's timeless preppy togs, simply defies market trends.) Each owner will receive complimentary membership to Point Breeze's "ultra-elite" club, which features world-class spa, fitness center, outdoor swimming pool, tennis courts, five-star dining and concierge service. Nantucket property owners and frequent visitors can join in the fun by becoming members of the Club at Point Breeze.
A one-bedroom condo in the historically-inspired development starts at $1.5 million. The company has also broken ground on a similar project on Palm Beach Island, meaning your summers and winters are now covered.
There are few places more idyllic to be on a summer holiday weekend than Nantucket, the beautiful island of the coast of Cape Cod. Now there is a new way to experience the Nantucket getaway without owning property or staying in a one of the island's inns. Harborview is a string of 10 intown, waterfront, urban-chic cottages with concierge service. There are one-, two- or three-bedroom units available. The units are available in one-eighth shares ( six weeks ownership) and prices range from $550,000 to $950,000. Potential buyers who want to own an entire unit will be paying $2.4 to $4.6 million depending on unit size.
For the next couple of weeks we will be checking out some homes in the most expensive zip codes in the United States, up today, 02554. This zip code is is on the island of Nantucket off the coast of Cape Cod in Massachusetts. While not the best place to wait out a long winter (it's a 30-mile ferry ride from the Cape) it is a very popular place to spend the summer months. This zip code has a median price of $1,550,000 and an appreciation rate of 321% since 1990.
Today's home is a newer build but it has many of the qualities associated with Nantucket homes includes a shingled exterior, plenty of clean white walls and blue accents, a widow's walk and views of long sandy beaches and the Atlantic Ocean. This nearly two-acre property is located in the Squam area of the island and is actually two houses on one property, a four-bedroom main house, and a two-bedroom guest house with a pool and spa. This property is listed at $11.75 million.
Gallery: Most Expensive Zip Code, 02554, Nantucket
The island of Nantucket off the coast of Massachusetts is often seen as a summer destination but as someone who grew up on Cape Cod I can attest to the fact that the fall can be one of the best times to visit the island. Here's a reason to visit, the White Elephant is holding their third annual Chef and Shop series beginning October 26th. The series runs four weekends and each weekend, a new premier chef from New York, Boston, or New Orleans will visit the hotel to mingle with guests and give a demonstration and tasting with paired wines on Saturday afternoon on the heated Harborview Terrace overlooking the Nantucket Harbor. The four chefs are Alexandra Guarnaschelli of Butter in New York, Dan Silverman of Lever House in New York, Geoff Gardner of Sel de la Terre in Boston, and Bob Iacovone of Curvee in New Orleans. The hotel includes a library with a fireplace, morning coffee and danish, exercise room, an afternoon Port and cheese reception and in-room spa treatments. Rates start at $175 per room, per night
With the passing of Memorial Day, tourist season is officially in swing on Cape Cod and the Islands. Just in time for summer visitors, a new private club and condominium complex will be opening a sales office and model residences to tempt those interested in a more permanent place to vacation. Point Breeze in Nantucket Town will offer Nantucket residents with their own homes a place to play at the Club at Point Breeze, a club with a spa, fitness center, restaurant, swimming pool, tennis courts and wine tasting room. The Residences at Point Breeze will be 32 shingled one and two bedroom condo units including six cottages. The homes include club membership and start at $1 million each. The $100 million project is being created by the Matthews Hospitality Group which is also behind another new luxury property, The Palm House in Florida. Phase One of Point Breeze will open in 2008.
Monsac's 'Nantucket' tote is a twist on the old-fashioned Nantucket lightship basket bags made of woven cane or wood with a hinged lid. This bag is made of rattan and has a hinged top with a magnetic snap tab closure. It has crinkled patent leather handles and a leather front pocket that makes it look a bit like it has had some sort of accident with a hobo bag. The bag has enough room for your water bottle, a book and wallet, sunglasses and cell phone. It comes in white, blue or black with rattan. It sells for $278. I can't decide if I would like it more without the leather pocket on the front or not.
This beautiful estate on the island of Nantucket sits on 3.5 acres and has views toward the town and the harbor in the distance. The five-bedroom home has a custom wine cellar, home gym and spa with a steam room, massage and fitness rooms and a master bedroom that includes a private living room. One of the special details is a home theater that seats 12 and includes a café area with seating and a kitchenette surrounded by a miniature reproduction lighted Nantucket village. The grounds include a pool and spa, tennis court, cabana, English garden and a garage with studio. It is listed at $9.975 million. After the jump, the theater with the faux view.
East Brick takes it's name from being one of the Three Bricks, three Georgian brick mansions on Main Street on Nantucket built by whale merchant Joseph Starbuck in 1838. The three mansions were for Starbuck's three sons and East Brick was built for William Starbuck. The classic brick mansion has been restored with period furnishings and the front rooms of the house were designed to be as close to their original appearance as possible. The home has four finished floors and seven bedroom suites and does include more modern details like a wine cellar, work out room and steam shower. According to this expansive article, East Brick was created for around $9,000, which was a quite a lot at the time, and represented the height of luxury for the island during a time when whaling made men rich. It was originally created so that the fanciest finishes were used on the bottom floor with more simple treatments used for the private rooms, kitchens and bathrooms. The renovation changed that a bit, giving a taste of modern luxury to this old beauty. It is listed at $11.8 million and was open for tours this summer. After the jump, call me Ishmael.
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