Swim, Sail, Scallop & Scenic Views

Very few homes on the market today offer the charm and amenities that the house at 36 Bassett Road provides. There is water access and a deeded mooring; a wonderful, sunny guest studio; a large garage; plenty of charm and breathtaking views (including all three lighthouses). It's all here, in one of Nantucket's most desirable locations.

Bassett is a peaceful, dirt-andgravel road. There are gentle bends to it, and an occasional bump or rut. And as you travel upon it, early in the morning, or around dusk, you are likely to see a deer or two making their way from high ground to the pond and conservation land that borders the eastern edge of the road. There are several homes here, but set back, away from the road, on oversized lots, so the neighborhood feels decidedly rural.

36 Bassett Road is set back from the quiet, dead-end road and sits upon a small rise which provides the second-floor, water-facing rooms with a splendid view of the harbor. Dense hedges add to the property's feeling of privacy.

Avid boaters will be pleased to hear that the home comes with deeded access to the harbor via a nearby path and wooden stairway.

Our tour of 36 Bassett Road begins in the shell driveway that is directly adjacent to the freestanding 800 square-foot garage with its upstairs guest quarters. This small studio provides exquisite views and great light in the early morning and afternoons. There is a half bath here, as well as an attached outdoor shower.

A walk through the opening in the hedge and across the wide, green lawn brings you to the main dwelling's back door and the main living area. Step inside and you instantly see that the home, which has recently been renovated, exudes 1930's country charm, with its post and beam construction and attractive, chamfered, beadboard ceiling. The living room features an inviting hearth and plenty of room for family and friends. To the left is a generous, guest bedroom suite with a full bath attached. Beyond the living room, to the right, is the dining area. A pair of French doors lead to an expanse of raised brick patio - ideal for summer cocktail parties or for reading the newspaper on sunny August mornings.

Across from the dining room: a marvelous kitchen - a cook's dream. Here, you'll find a double wide Sub-Zero refrigerator clad in the same wood as the finely crafted cabinetry. The countertops are treated, stained and sealed concrete in a subtle rustybrown hue that blends well with the rest of the kitchen. The large and impressive prep island features a 3-inch thick slab of endgrain maple butcher block that shows a slight patina of age which it wears like a badge of culinary honor.

A winding, painted stairway takes you to the second floor seating area with its oversized windows and a communal view of the harbor beyond. This space can serve as a reading area or TV room. Nearby is a large bedroom with a full bath as well as the master suite - a space which features an amazing sense of light and air provided by exceptional views of the harbor.

A slide show of the property may be viewed at www.ospreyrealestate.com.

This quaint and quiet three bedroom house, with studio, 3.5 baths, two outdoor showers, amazing views and deeded beach access is

offered for $3,950,000. I