Easy living by Hummock Pond
AtlanticEast Real Estate $2,295,000
If you love Nantucket's ocean beaches and views across the moors, the Hummock Pond/Cisco area is one of the best spots on the island. Add to that a house which invites casual living, and you have a classic beach house in a sought-after location.

The house at 3 Tautemo Road meets all these requirements. As you approach the street on Hummock Pond Road, you see the end of the road just ahead; Cisco Beach is virtually in your back yard. Perhaps 100 yards in on Tautemo, the house is approached by a shell driveway which leads to a hidden turning circle. As you drive in, you realize that this is a classic upside-down house, but even from the wrap-around front porch you are able to drink in the view across the pond to the vast expanse of the lower reaches of Sanford Farm.

Inside, the door to the first bedroom is on your left. This bright corner room features a queen-sized built-in bed and night stands, a private, full bath with shower and a double-closet.

Continuing down the hall, past the laundry room, you find the master suite. The large bedroom is accompanied by a full bath with double sinks, a substantial walk-in closet and a separate linen closet. A pair of French doors leads to a brick patio, a wonderful area for relaxing and sunbathing.

There are two more cheerful double bedrooms on the first floor, with a shared bath off the hall, as well as a very ample storage closet.

The stairs take you to the open living area upstairs. The beamed cathedral ceilings are a wonderful feature. To the right, on the front side of the house, the living area affords excellent views of the surroundings to the west and north. Of course, the pond and the moors are what draw your attention, but you also enjoy the vista of the ocean and, in the evenings, the setting sun. A deck on the north side, reached from the living area by a sliding door, affords a view of almost the entire length of Hummock Pond. If you get tired of watching the sunsets themselves, you will never pass up the chance to watch Nantucket's special sunset glow reflected in the windows of the houses at the far end of the pond.

To the left of the stairs is the large dining room and beyond that is the kitchen. The sunny kitchen has beadboard cabinets, tile countertops and a butcher block breakfast bar. From the dining area, another sliding door leads to a large deck, which overlooks the ocean. Big enough to accommodate lots of chairs and a grill, this deck will serve as both outdoor dining area and relaxation space.

The house is fully air-conditioned and has wood floors throughout. There is the obligatory outdoor shower and an irrigation system for the lawn. A partial, unfinished basement provides storage space, as does the separate garage. The roof is new in 2008.

Additional ground cover is available.

In short, this is the ideal beach house. It is simple and easy to maintain, yet roomy and comfortable. And, it has great views!

This four bedroom, three bath house, very close to Cisco beach, with great views and a strong rental history is offered, mostly furnished, for $2,295,000. I