In 1831 Henry Coffin, prosperous whale oil merchant, commissioned master mason, Christopher Capen, to construct 75 Main Street. It is one of the very first brick residences constructed on Main Street and remains in much its original state, on an extraordinarily large lot by Residential Old Historic District standards. This property has never been transferred outside the Coffin family and awaits a restoration-minded owner to carry on the stewardship of this important monument of Nantucket's beloved history.
Floor Plans
Granite stairs to a grand foyer with original, curved stairway to the second floor. To the left is a double parlor, with identical black marble fireplaces imported from France, inset interior shutters, and dividing pocket doors between the two parlors. To the right of the foyer is a third front parlor, divided by pocket doors again from the rear dining room. All four rooms have original gas chandeliers and black marble fireplaces. The kitchen is situated to the rear of the dining room, with a side door to the east side yard. This was installed in the late 1950's when basement "summer kitchen" use became more obsolete. A rear sitting room with fireplace, back stairs, china closet with sink, and rear access to the porch overlooking yard complete 1st floor layout.
- Selling Date 11/5/2010
- Listed Date 10/10/2007
- Days on Market 1122
- % To Listing Price 89
- Total Rooms 12
- Total Beds 6
- Full Baths 3
- Half Baths 2
- Lot Size 0.3 acres
- Year Built 1832
- Year Renovated --
- Second Dwelling Yes
- Zoning ROH
Location
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