AFFORDABLE DREAM
Coffin Real Estate $735,000

Great housing at reasonable prices is as scarce as sheep on Nantucket these days. There is some to be found but you have to look hard to discover it. That is why the town house at 6A Witherspoon Drive, off Old South Road, is such a find.

Witherspoon Drive is a cul-de-sac so there are no issues of thru traffic. It is a quiet street with architecture that would look at home in downtown Nantucket. In a family neighborhood, with lots of space and in move-in condition, this is the ideal starter home or place for people wishing to downsize. Built in 2001, it still has the feel of a new house.

A picket fence and a privet hedge set the town house off from the street. What strikes you as you enter is how bright the interior is in the afternoon sun. The living room/dining area flows through from the front to the back, ending at French doors. The open plan of the downstairs takes full advantage of the sun as it crosses the sky.

The living room features a gas fireplace, with a hearth made partly of colorful tiles. There is also a media center with all the wiring necessary for whatever electronic toys you may have. Beadboard wainscoting accents the décor. Hardwood floors enhance the finished look.

The open kitchen, with its blue painted cabinets and black granite countertops, is a cheerful, efficient place to prepare your meals. Lots of counter space make food preparation a delight and there is more than enough provision for storage in the cabinets. Next to the kitchen is a half-bath.

The French doors at the rear lead to a brick terrace and a manicured, enclosed backyard with an irrigation system. The yard is large enough for games or puttering but is not so big as to put an upkeep burden on the homeowner. Outside stairs provide access to the full basement.

Wide stairs lead to the second floor where you find the master bedroom with its private full bath. Another room is currently being used as an artist's studio, but could be the second bedroom or an office. It is served by another full bath off the hallway. Both bedrooms take advantage of the southern exposure.

The third floor is the real and pleasant surprise. Expecting an attic, you instead find a fully finished room which is more than large enough to accommodate a sleeping area with a king-size bed and a sitting area or play space. In fact, with its half bath, the third floor could be the master suite - or a great family room. Again, the entire room is fitted out with bead board wainscoting.

The full basement is unfinished, but, with access from both inside and out and nice high ceilings, has all sorts of potential. Currently it contains the washer and dryer, as well as the over-flow refrigerator - which comes with the house! It also has substantial wooden shelving for storing your extra possessions.

Other features include central air conditioning, an irrigation system and off-street parking.

This wonderful town house, quite close to shopping, in a great neighborhood and not very far from the Surfside and Nobadeer beaches, is a rare commodity in the Nantucket housing market. With three bed rooms, two full baths and two half-baths, it is offered for $735,000. I