Located in the heart of historic Edgartown, with expansive views across to the Edgartown Lighthouse, Chappaquiddick and Vineyard Sound, this unique two-home, waterfront compound on historic Edgartown Harbor was designed by Twanette Tharp, one of the Vineyard’s leading designers.
This unique Village property is the ultimate in luxurious harborside living. Anchored by a private cobblestone courtyard and lush privet hedges, the compound features two residences, The Captain Dexter House with four bedrooms, and The Ferry House with three bedrooms. Both were lovingly designed and built in 2000 with unmatched craftsmanship and impeccable architectural detailing.
Waterfront Compound On Historic Edgartown Harbor – Luxurious Living Spaces With Grand Views
Both properties feature second-floor Great Rooms with vaulted ceilings, chic coastal design notes, fieldstone fireplaces and open Living, Dining, and Kitchen Areas. They are perfect for entertaining groups big and small.
And speaking of entertaining, expansive second-story mahogany sun decks provide the ultimate entertaining and relaxation space.
Captivating interior details include dramatic vaulted ceilings, v-grove paneling, antique heart pine flooring, handsome fieldstone fireplaces, gourmet Cook’s Kitchens, marble bathrooms, and more.
Waterfront Compound On Historic Edgartown Harbor – First Floor Tour
Each home features a welcoming foyer with a grand open staircase leading to the second floor living space. The first levels also host most of the Guest Bedrooms, and a Study or Den.
As you might expect, the Master Bedrooms are indeed grand with deluxe en suite baths.
Waterfront Compound On Historic Edgartown Harbor Indoor-Outdoor Lifestyle
This waterfront compound was designed for idyllic indoor-outdoor living and entertaining, enabling you to truly experience this magical island location. The spacious mahogany sun decks have so much to offer — you can dine, entertain, read a book, sunbathe or just watch boats go by on the harbor. Can’t you imagine yourself there?
In addition to the sun decks, both residences also have dockside decks for outdoor dining and entertaining. There is also a deluxe built-in grilling area.
Rounding out this special waterfront offering is a private dock slip that will accommodate a powerboat up to 17 feet. It allows for easy access for boating, fishing and/or for accessing a larger boat moored in the harbor (a mooring may be secured through the Edgartown Harbormaster).
In addition to the two waterfront homes, the compound includes a separate Studio. It is located across the cobblestone courtyard, perfect as an in-home office or art studio.
You can learn more about this history of The Captain Dexter House and The Ferry House in A Life on the Water, from Architectural Digest.
This Edgartown Village residence is the ultimate in luxurious harborside living, whether as a boater’s paradise, family compound, or rental property investment (property has a strong rental history).
Please contact listing agent Wendy Harman, if you’d like more information or to set an appointment to preview the house in-person. You can email Wendy, or call her, 508-627-4567 ext 800.
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