PROPERTY PROFILE
Wide-Open Monomoy Spaces
Killen Real Estate $14,950,000
This is something you rarely see these days - 2.51 contiguous acres in Monomoy, with sweeping harbor views. These are 2.51 very private acres, bordered by protected conservation land to the east and by Monomoy Road along the property's western and northern edges.

The stately home at 45 Monomoy Road sits almost exactly on the site of the original Cathcart Farm farmhouse. When it was built in 1987, it was designed to mimic, as much as possible, the sensibilities of the previous house, on a slightly larger scale. As a result, visitors to this home are often surprised to learn that it is less than two decades old. This is the first of many surprises 45 Monomoy holds.

The second surprise is the feeling of space that greets one when stepping into the home's Great Room, with its massive stone fireplace, majestic staircase and wide-open dining area.

The next surprise is the kitchen. Renovated in 2003, the kitchen stands squarely at the intersection of luxury and utility. A massive, split-level island, with a built-in prep sink and a pristine, maple, butcher block prep surface, anchors the space and provides seating for three breakfast eaters at high marble top. (To accommodate more hungry guests, one needs only set some places in the adjacent Great Room dining area.) The work triangle here is well considered, with only a step or two from the six-burner restaurant grade range to the massive refrigerator to the seemingly endless counters. For those who love to cook and entertain simultaneously, the kitchen opens up to a wonderful, sunny sitting area with room for a dozen family members and guests. In warmer months, the kitchen doubles in size when you take into consideration the expansive back patio which features a handy built-in grill and food preparation space. If there's a better spot on the entire island to entertain, we have not seen it.

Aerial view of 45 Monomoy Road

Another surprise is the inviting and well-tended outdoor space that rings the property. The landscaping and gardening here are truly exceptional. Around each corner one finds one amazing and breathtaking place after another. One could sit in a different Adirondack chair and enjoy the view every day for a week without experiencing the same one twice. Perhaps nicest of all is the view from the home's first floor, guestroom porch which begins with an expanse of green grass and meadow stretching down to Monomoy Road as it skirts the water, with a wonderful view of the harbor and town and beyond.

Scenic view from the deck of 45 Monomoy Road.

Also, one cannot discuss the outdoor spaces on this property without mentioning the majestic ash tree which shades its western side. Well over one hundred years old, this tree is thought to be the oldest tree in Monomoy - a true treasure that will, hopefully, stand in this spot for generations to come.

Surprise number five is the master bedroom suite. This is good news for those for whom there never seems to be enough space. The suite features a spacious his- and hers- dressing area with room for more clothing than you might normally wear in an entire summer season. The master bath is large and decorated in muted, calming tones. It features a large, square, walkin soaking tub under a harbor-facing window. The bedroom itself provides sweeping views of the harbor on two sides. Imagine waking to the distant sound of the steamship whistle, the rising sun reflecting off of gentle waves and the masts of sailboats moored in the harbor.

There are three other bedrooms on the second floor, each with its own dramatic harbor view. One of the bedrooms features a ship's ladder to a large sleeping loft, as well as its own bath. The other two rooms, ample and comfortable, share a bath.

Yet another surprise is the large and elegant, second dwelling tucked to the rear of the property. It much more than a guest cottage; it would be a suitable primary residence on just about any other lot on the island.

The last surprise you'll encounter on your tour of 45 Monomoy Road is the spectacular view from the home's roof deck. From here, the harbor is laid out at your feet and on a clear day you will easily see beyond Coatue and catch a glimpse of Great Point light.

Town water and sewer service this very large parcel, meaning that a prospective buyer could choose to divide the property. The other alternative is leave the parcel as it is to maximize one's enjoyment of the privacy, the wide-open spaces and fabulous views.

This magnificent Monomoy estate, with it's five-bedroom, five and onehalf bath main home and two-bedroom, two-bath second dwelling, spectacular water views and immaculately landscaped grounds is offered for

$14,950,000. I