16 Prospect Street, Nantucket MA

Unique rental in the heart of Nantucket town’s Historic District. The property includes 2 dwellings, a restored Whaling era Greek Revival House and a new 1850’s style barn with a dramatic contemporary industrial loft interior. The house and barn frame a beautifully landscaped stone terrace. The property is owned by a Boston architect, who completed the renovations and construction of the new barn recently. The interiors are tastefully arranged with a collection of antiques, vintage industrial and modern furnishings. The historic house was featured in July 2014 N Magazine. Conveniently located close to town center at the corner of Mill Street and Prospect, the 10-minute walk is one of the most beautiful on Nantucket. On route you pass the Evelyn Ham Pony Field, the original Jared Coffin brick mansion with walled gardens, the sea captain mansions on Pleasant Street, the Summer St. Church, turning onto upper Main Street are the Starbuck 3 ‘Bricks’, the two white clapboard classical ‘Colonial’ Mansion and then down the cobblestone street to the top of Main Street shopping district. Cisco Beach is a convenient 8 min. drive of 3.5 miles from the property with access by a new bike path as well. Both dwellings are completely equipped with all the conveniences and each provide a kitchen, living room, informal sitting room with flat panel TV as well as bedrooms and bathrooms. HISTORIC HOUSE . FIRST FLOOR Living Room Large sitting area with expandable dining table and stereo system Kitchen Contemporary kitchen with island, stainless steel tops and appliances and fireplace Bosch wall oven + cooktop, dishwasher, under counter refrigerator + freezer, pantry. Sitting Room Informal sitting room with stone fireplace, flat panel TV, full bath with stacking washer/dryer. French glass doors lead to covered porch and stone terrace. SECOND FLOOR Bedroom 1 Queen sized bed, Flat panel TV, closet Bedroom 2 Twin sleigh beds, 2 closets Bathroom Pedestal sink with slate lined shower shared by both bedrooms BARN . FIRST FLOOR LOFT/LIVING ROOM Dramatic open 2-story Loft Living space with large stone fireplace, steel trusses, steel staircase with sailcloth panels. Large mahogany French Glass Doors open directly onto terrace. Dramatic track lighting and Sonos sound system. KITCHEN Fully equipped demonstration style kitchen features mahogany cabinets and stainless steel countertops. 11-foot long island is ideal for prep and casual entertaining accommodating large parties. Fisher Paycal 5 burner combination gas burner + electric convection oven. Fisher Paycal SS French door refrigerator. Open shelf pantry with stacking washer + dryer. Kitchen and Loft are combined in open plan arrangement for casual entertaining. ENTRY HALL Entry hall off terrace with Half Bath 1 ST FLOOR BEDROOM/MAP ROOM Queen sized bed, walk-in closet, large flat panel TV In-suite Bathroom, marble top vanity, soaking tub-shower combination. Slate floors + white subway tile. SECOND FLOOR Suspended walkway and overlook BUNK ROOM/ CUNARD CABIN Two built-in twin beds with drawers. Nautical lights and décor. STUDIO BEDROOM Open ceiling Studio with dramatic view to town and balcony overlook to Loft/Living. Two full sized iron beds, built-in ‘locker’ closet, large flat panel TV. Large in-suite Bathroom also shared by Cunard Cabin. Mahogany + marble top double vanity. Large walk-in glass enclosed shower. Slate floors and white subway tile. LOWER LEVEL The lower level features an apartment style suite with large windows facing onto a fieldstone window well. Decorated with a collection of mid-century style furnishings. SITTING/ROOM LOUNGE Large sofa and comfortable lounge chairs with large flat panel TV. Built-in bar with sink and refrigerator. BATHROOM Marble top vanity, slate floors and large glass enclosed shower with white subway tile. BEDROOM Large bedroom with two Full sized beds, double dressers and a large closet with sliding barn door. SUMMARY OF FEATURES for HISTORIC HOUSE + BARN . -2 Living Rooms -2 Fully equipped Kitchens -2 Informal Sitting rooms -6 Bedrooms (total)- 2 queen beds, 4 twins, 4 full sized beds- sleeps 12-14 -5 Full baths + 1 half bath (total) -2 Stacking Washer/Dryers (Bosch+ Electrolux) -Wireless internet connection for both dwellings -5 Flat panel TV’s -8 Beach chairs -Large stone paved terrace (18’ x 24’) with Woodard outdoor furniture with seating for 10 and a folding tables + chairs to accommodate dining for 8 to 12. -Outdoor porch adjacent to Terrace with vintage wicker furniture seating 6 -Large Weber SS outdoor gas grill- small Weber charcoal grill -Off street parking for 2 or (4 cars stacked)