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In a Quidnet Estate of Mind
PROPERTY PROFILE Craig Hawkins & Gary Winn The Maury People $19,500,000
This week's property profile features one of the most stunning, new Nantucket estates ever offered at the upper end of the market. With approximately 15,000 square feet of living space and over 3,000 square feet of decks and patios, it would be impossible to convey every detail or to provide the reader with a complete and accurate tour in prose. However, we will attempt to provide the highlights.
The long, winding, graveled driveway takes you from rural Quidnet Road up to the center and highest point of the 14.8 acre property. This is one of the largest, privately-owned properties on the northeast end of the island, not controlled by the Land Bank, Nantucket Conservation Foundation or other conservation group.
The main house sits on the top of the hill with a circular pebble stone driveway in front and with vistas all around. Regardless of the size of the house, it is absolutely in scale with its surroundings, which is to say, a grand scale.
There are many large, open living areas for small and large groups and the floor plan flows beautifully. On the main level there is a magnificent living room with three glass sides overlooking the pool and grounds, an octagonal dining room, huge family room adjacent to a spectacular kitchen, a library/office and covered, screened porch room with outdoor fireplace.
The most celebrated chef would be in awe of this kitchen which is defined by two, huge, nine foot granite islands, one of which features a breakfast bar and farm sink and the other a wine cooler, icemaker, prep sink and Sub-Zero drawer system. There are twin Sub-Zero refrigerators with freezers beneath, twin dishwashers, a Wolf six burner gas stove with griddle/grill, three ovens, a warming drawer and steamer. The storage space and cabinets in the kitchen go on forever and if you run out of room, there is a butler's pantry nearby with additional cabi- nets and another refrigerator and dishwasher.
There are eight bedroom suites in total, The master suite features two sitting areas, one with a flat screen TV and plush, comfortable surroundings, and a second just off the bedroom in a circular solarium with vaulted ceiling. The bedroom itself is quite spacious, as is the master bath with fabulous soaking tub, twin vanities, large marble, double head shower opening onto an outdoor shower with wonderful views. Adjacent to the bath is a massive walkin closet. There are three outdoor balconies off of the master suite.
The additional seven bedroom suites all feature beautiful tile baths with showers and/or soaking tubs, and several open onto decks and lawn. Two of these could be combined to create a separate suite for children or employees.
The lower level of this incredible home is totally finished and has dramatic high ceilings. It includes a stateof the-art movie theatre, wine tasting room, storage cellar, and a family room opening onto an outdoor, sunken patio. The family room/recreation area features an arts/crafts space with a large sink with cabinets and extra slop sink. Also on this level are an additional powder room and a laundry facility with three sets of washers and dryers, shelving for linens and towels, a folding area and laundry sink.
The swimming pool is massive and features an automatic cover, as well as a separate spa area. The adjacent cabana features a fireplace, changing rooms, bath and fully equipped kitchen for barbecues.
These descriptions hardly do justice to this stunning estate. We still have not mentioned the guest house and the five-car garage, the roof walk, several different living room/sitting room areas, the amazing outdoor entertainment venues and a main entryway that rivals the grandest of hotels for drama and awe.
This 15,000 square foot, 24-room, eight bedroom, eight bath and three half-bath estate, with every luxury and amazing craftsmanship throughout, is
offered at $19,500,000. I
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