17 North Water Street Nantucket MA, Nantucket Homes For Sale

17 North Water StreetTown

$4,650,000MLS #: 91002

Bedrooms: 10
Rooms: 13
Bathrooms: 8 Full, 2 Half
Lot: 0.1156 Acres
Year Built: 1812
Heating: OilFHW
Water: Town
Sewer: Town

Located in downtown Nantucket, this historic gem, circa 1812, features 10 bedrooms, 10 bathrooms and three floors with over 4,500 sf with all the expected charm of yesteryear. Among the many original details are raised panel wainscotting, four panel doors with vintage hardware, wide pine and fir flooring, multiple fireplaces, raised panel interior window shutters and multiple cast iron claw foot bath tubs. HDC approved plans are in hand for a roof walk (20’x9.5′) which would lend expansive views of Nantucket Harbor and the Sound. This treasure of a property welcomed many guests and visitors to the island as The Easton House Inn. 17 North Water Street offers an opportunity to enjoy living in the heart of Nantucket Town.

First Floor

Enter through the original pumpkin pine front door to a spacious, sunny front hall with closets with built ins. Notice the high ceilings and original trim work. Pass beyond to the generous formal dining room featuring a fireplace, built-in cupboards and two walk in pantries. At the back of this first level, the spacious eat-in kitchen is dominated by a spectacular Rumford fireplace complete with floor to ceiling brickwork, a wide timber mantel, wrought iron kettle holders and two beehive ovens. The kitchen also offers a large laundry area with two washers and one dryer, a walk-in pantry, a hidden door to the auxiliary stairway and access to the back porch and rear yard. Finishing off the first floor are two very generous guest bedrooms with en suite bathrooms.

Second Floor

Travel up the front stairwell to the second floor which boasts five en suite bedrooms, a study, high ceilings and an additional full bathroom.

Third Floor

Bedroom with private full bath (shower) and harbor views. Two additional bedrooms share a hallway bath. Large area at the rear of the house that could be turned into finished space. Access to the roof. Roof walk (190 sf) with panoramic views of Nantucket Harbor and Sound has been approved by the HDC.