2 Howard Court, Nantucket MA

An extraordinary property in the heart of the historic district in Nantucket Town. This hidden gem is tucked away on a shell lane and features two buildings; a three bedroom, 1 bath summer cottage and a charming studio with full bath on a beautifully landscaped lot. The elegant gardens, designed by renowned horticulturist Mary McQuillin, feature extensive and lush perennial beds and shrubs, stone walls, millstone path and a beautiful flowering vine covered trellis over the spacious stone patio. 2 Howard Court is a rare treasure, moments from the core district of Nantucket, yet secreted off the beaten path. Off street parking for two cars.

Floor 1: The first floor great room features the open living room, dining area and kitchen and is the heart of the home. This bright and expansive room offers beamed ceilings and warm terra cotta colored tile floors. French doors open up out to the trellis covered stone patio, an ideal space for outdoor seating, entertaining and dining. The exceptional gardens feature a wonderful combination of perennial and annual flora, fauna, shrubs and trees. A path of genuine millstones connects the cottage to the studio.,
Floor 2: Master bedroom with private door out to small deck and exterior stairs, two additional bedrooms, full hall bath with stall shower, central hallway with door leading out to small deck and exterior stairwell, laundry closet.