Active

70 Spring Street

Vineyard Haven MA, 02568

$3,800,000


$1,160.66 per sqft

Active

4 Beds

4 Baths

3,274 sqft

Residential

Built in 1854

NOW INCLUDING RARE 12,500 S.F. BUILDING LOT ON WILLIAM STREET! Storybook setting in the quaint seaside village of Vineyard Haven, the commanding Captain Gilbert L. Smith House*, c. 1854, affords an enchanting opportunity for space and privacy within the highly sought after William Street Historic District, just two blocks to all the shops, restaurants, galleries, town beach, tennis, and ferry. For 35 years, home of Susan Branch, the illustrious self-taught artist and author of New York Times best-seller "Martha's Vineyard, Isle of Dreams," this quintessential Greek Revival gem with Neoclassical touches enjoys over 3,300 s.f. of living space on .92 acre in-town with wood floors throughout and cheerful morning and afternoon sunlight. With period paneling, crown molding, and 9' ceilings, the floor plan includes a welcoming front hall entry with lovely curved staircase, front parlor, formal living room with fireplace and bay window, spacious dining room, second side entrance vestibule used as a dry bar, cozy wood paneled study/tv room, eat-in kitchen with wainscotting, east-facing side porch, laundry/storage room, and a half bath. With a convenient back staircase off the kitchen, the second floor includes additional spacious rooms: A large primary bedroom with fireplace, double closets and ensuite bath, sitting room, three additional bedrooms, two with double closets, one with bay window, plus two additional full baths. Wonderful two-story carriage house - barn, expansive lawn and yard, tea-house pergola for afternoon tea, cocktail social, and alfresco dining. Seller has plans for potential renovation of the barn to include a studio apartment - see Documents. Mature plantings including privet, flowering trees and bushes, perennials, historic Linden trees, and herb garden. Six (6) bedroom approved Title 5 septic. A rare opportunity for those who appreciate the history and value of historic homes in a sailing port which as been described as "the sweetest little harbor on the east coast." Extensive list of furnishings and household items available for purchase by separate bill of sale.

42618

MLS ID

October 11, 2024

Listed

October 24, 2024

Updated

Map

70 Spring Street
Vineyard Haven MA, 02568

Interior Features

Bedrooms

4


Total Bathrooms

4


Full Bathrooms

3


Half Bathrooms

1


Interior Features

Ins, OSh, Floor 1: Front hall with curved staircase and walk-in coat closet, front parlor was used as artist-author studio, gracious living room with bay window and fireplace, east-side entrance vestibule set up as a dry bar, spacious dining room with ample room for a sideboard and corner cabinets, study/tv room with closet, eat in kitchen with egress to east side porch and also second access to driveway on the west side, back staircase with closet beneath, spacious cathedral ceiling storage/laundry room with second fridge and egress to back yard, plus a half bath, Floor 2: Off the top of the staircase hall landing: Spacious front bedroom with closet, full bath, sitting or sewing room with linen closet, spacious second bedroom off the sitting room with bay window and two closets, third spacious primary bedroom with fireplace and ensuite full bath with marble vanity, plus two closets and door opening to attic staircase, landing for the back staircase from the kitchen, full bath with clawfoot tub and marble vanity off the landing, and fourth bedroom with two closets, Floor 3: Spacious attic with a window at the north and south ends


Appliances

Stove: Propane, vintage O'Keefe & Merrit, Washer: Whirlpool


Floor Description

Wood, wall to wall carpet in some rooms


Fireplace

No


Fireplace Description

2


Cooling

No


Heating

Yes


Heating Description

OFHA

Exterior/Building Features

Lot Size

0.92 Acres


Exterior Features

Garden, Porch


Lot Features

Lawn, picket fence, mature trees, flowering bushes, perennials, herb garden


Sewer

Septic Tank

Other Property Details

Taxes

$9,768


Tax Frequency

Annually


Days on Market

13


Garage

No


Parking

Off street


View

No


View Description

None, Res


Water Source

Town


Pool

No


Zoning

R10

 

Courtesy of Viewpoints, June Flake

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