7 Academy Lane Nantucket, MA 02554

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$6,495,000

Asking Price

$5,992,500

Selling Price

Sold

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Bedrooms

8.1

Bathrooms

4,916

Square Footage

Tree-lined shell drive welcomes you home to this spectacular Academy Hill compound. Built in 1806, was originally home to famed whaling captain Reuben R. Bunker. Renovated in 2011, the main house boasts large eat-in kitchen with island/breakfast bar, built-in banquet, marble counters and high-end appliances. First floor entertaining rooms include formal dining with FP and french doors to veranda, family room with FP, large front parlor with FP and charming library with floor to ceiling bookshelves. Five ensuite bedrooms in main house plus a new spacious 3rd floor loft space with built-in "captains" beds and full bath. Original architectural and design details throughout. Porch overlooks large enclosed yard with great breezes atop Academy Hill. Separate 2 bed/2 bath guest cottage with single car garage. Room for additional parking. Views of Nantucket Sound and the Town spires from widow's walk. Tastefully decorated, this property is being offered furnished, excluding personal property.

First Floor

New covered porch leads to entry with v-groove paneling. Wide pine floors and 10 ft ceilings throughout. Family room with FP, wainscoting, transom doorways. Large, bright gourmet kitchen features breakfast bar with wood counters, built in wolf cooktop and oven, seating for 4-6, built in banquet, marble counters, under-mount stainless sink, Sub-Zero refrigerator, Bosch DW, recessed lighting, linen closet, painted bead board and beamed ceiling, laundry closet with stackable W/D, french doors to veranda. Swinging transom door to formal dining room boasting FP, crown molding, painted paneling, built in drawers, small butlers pantry w/built in shelves and drawers, large french doors with fixed 15 light frames to veranda. Powder room with bead board wainscoting and wood counters. Front parlor with original natural wood paneling and wainscoting, large wood FP, and built in cupboard. Library/den with built in floor to ceiling bookshelves. Side entry is original portico design known as "open pediment" resting on slender pillars with intricate design and dental molding. Leads inside to dramatic open stairway with unique detail and wainscoting.

Second Floor

Open stairway leads to bright sitting room with built in entertainment center. Large guest suite with FP, beautiful paneled walls, crown molding, transom doorway to ensuite bath. Hallway with 2 large closets outside Master Suite with french doors to Juliet balcony. Master bath with separate tub and shower, wood counters. Children's suite w/built in twin beds, ensuite bath with tub/shower. Guest suite with built in wood cabinets, double closets, built in dresser, bath with shower. Guest suite with wood counters and tub/shower in bath. Back stairway to kitchen.

Third Floor

Large children's room with 4 built in "captains" beds with drawers. Exposed beam ceilings, numerous storage closets, large bath with twin sinks and glass enclosed shower. Separate playroom. Ships ladder to roof walk.