NAUSHOP GEM
he neighborhood known as Naushop embodies all of the

PROPERTY PROFILE Naushop $1,460,000

elements that make Nantucket

the special place that it is. It takes its architectural cues from the

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island's old historic district, and features rose-covered, white, capped fences and gates, granite curbs, brick walkways, manicured intimate front lawns, and shorter setbacks. The result: quintessential Nantucket style. Another benefit of Naushop living is the pool and tennis courts and clubhouse (used for private functions) which are common facilities for all residents.

The home at 22 Kildeer Lane is an excellent example of what Naushop has to offer. It is situated in the heart of this refined and smartly planned neighborhood amid a gentle arc of well-built homes. From the moment you step onto the property, the level of thought that has gone into the design is evident. The driveway transitions form brick to Belgian block to native gravel. The herring bone brick walkway features curves that are picked up in the shape of the front yard's gardens. Every line is clean, strong, deliberate.

As you enter the front door to 22 Kildeer, you will be struck by the warm, honey pine floors that run throughout. A few steps down the central hallway, past a cleverly concealed powder-room, leads to a large kitchen with like-new appliances and a large breakfast peninsula that also serves to define the kitchen space and separate it from the dining area. On the opposite side of the first floor is a welcoming, nicely appointed living room and dining room.

The dining area faces a pair of French doors which lead to a large clean brick patio in the back yard with plenty of room for outdoor furniture and a grill. In the summer, this area could well become your favorite "room" in the house if you often find yourself entertaining friends and family. The backyard is afforded privacy by a combination of mature privet to the side and thick evergreen arborvitae beyond a raised garden to the rear.

Also on the first floor, beyond the kitchen area, is a large and comfortable master bedroom suite. The bedroom features cathedral ceilings, two massive doubledoor closets and French doors which lead directly to the patio (Imagine awakening here to the rising sun and warm summer breezes blowing though clean, white linen curtains). The master bath offers double sinks, 12-inch tile flooring and white bead-board wainscoting. You have your choice of showers as well. The one in the master bath, and the outdoor shower just steps away from the bedroom's side deck. (An outdoor shower is a virtual necessity for any family who considers themselves regular beach-goers.)

Upstairs are three bedrooms (The use of space in this home seems to defy the laws of physics as all three bedrooms are more than ample in size.) They share a common bath. The front bedroom catches the morning sun and currently offers a queen size bed and large armoire. The two rear bedrooms, which flank the shared bath, feature dual twin beds in each, one room painted in sunny yellow with white trim, the other in deep, patriotic blue with red and white accents. One of the bedrooms could easily double as a home office or study.

Every bit of space in this home is well utilized. Case in point: the finished basement provides family and friends with a large media room, and a billiards area which is currently being utilized as a fifth bedroom. Both rooms are painted in deep, rich earth tones. The basement also offers a half bath and rear access to the backyard.

This partially furnished, fully climate-controlled, five-bedroom home with two full baths and two half-baths is offered for $1,460,000.

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