It all comes together on Union

Ahome is comprised of many details. And of those details coveted by today's Nantucket homebuyer, the ones that top the list are: the ability to walk to points of interest, a mix of historic charm and modern conveniences, a well-appointed gourmet kitchen, plenty of room, areas for entertaining, outdoor spaces for dining and leisure, a nice view or two and off-street parking. The coming together of these features can be found in one place: the home at 15 Union Street.

Originally built in 1795, 15 Union Street, also known as, "The Beehive," underwent a complete restoration two years ago, with a new, modern kitchen, refinished floors (some in a decorative diamond motif), updated utilities and multi-zone HVAC, modern bathrooms on three floors and a complete restoration of the home's seven fireplace flues and chimneys.

The tour of 15 Union begins when you pull into the off-street parking space - a convenience in the historic district from September through May, an utter necessity in June, July and August.

Adjacent to the brick parking area is a small sitting space with two benches under a wonderful, shade-providing, ornamental pear tree. From there, it's just a short walk through a wooden gate to the back patio. This is a welcome oasis of color and greenery, with raised flower beds and plenty of privacy for grilling and entertaining. Picture yourself, shielded from the world on a sun-dappled morning, sipping coffee and relaxing with the morning paper or a good book.

Step into the home from the patio and you enter a large sitting room with rich, antique paneling, a pantry complete with a copper sink, a large fireplace and a sky-lit sitting area with bright white, built-in bookshelves and louvered shutters on the windows. The room is framed by dramatically notched, antique beams, darkened by 200 years of history.

Around the corner you'll find yourself in a delightful gourmet kitchen that features a large prep island and four-stool breakfast bar, the top of which is made out of thick reclaimed wood that is finished in a manner reminiscent of a ship's brightwork. The appliances are all top-quality stainless-steel - the ideal size and configuration for this kitchen. Counter tops are clean, simple black granite. The backsplash is made of sandy-tan tiles in a running bond pattern.

Also on the first floor is the formal dining room with its own federal-style fireplace, a generous front hall area with an adjacent powder room (containing a custom-painted mural depicting an antique map of the island). The front parlor to the right of the home's front door is sizeable and inviting and features another large fireplace.

On the second floor, one finds three big bedrooms, each with a fireplace and modern private bath. The master bedroom faces the street and features a spectacular bath with a glass shower, a deep soaking tub, dual sinks and a water closet with transom lights on two sides. In addition, the master bath has its own fireplace!

The third floor is a spacious kid's bedroom and playroom with built-in single and queen size beds. A fourth full bath is here as well. From this point, one can climb the stairs to the roof deck and take in some spectacular views of the harbor and the rest of the neighborhood.

There's one more special feature of this home worth mentioning: a large room in the basement has been completely restored with a cook's fireplace, antique wood paneling and stained glass window panels - transforming the space into a 16th century tavern affectionately dubbed "The Beehive Tavern."

This historic four-bedroom, four-and-onehalf bath home, a short walk from Main Street

and the waterfront, is offered at $3,600,000. I