Enchanting Katama Compound
Only five minutes from South Beach and Edgartown Village, among colorful perennial gardens and mature evergreens, this house and guest house offer a total of five bedrooms for a group of family and friends but can also be used as two exclusive spaces, ideal for personal use or investment.
Inspired landscapes and thoughtful renovations create a unique compound within a park-like setting, designed for relaxed enjoyment inside and out. The fragrant peonies and espalier fruit tree invite you to linger over breakfast in the courtyard of the guest house. After a day at the beach, a stop at the nearby Right Fork Diner for an ice cream on the back deck is an obvious choice. The premiere Katama location offers easy access to the Vineyard’s most celebrated experiences and adventures no matter the age or interest.
The classic post and beam main house is bright and airy with a coat of fresh white paint throughout and inviting wide board cherry and pine floors on the first and second level.
The home’s easygoing charm begins with the welcoming wrap-around front porch – a wonderful spot to drink morning coffee and listen to the distant sound of the surf crashing on South Beach.
The focal points of the open floor plan in the main living area are the beamed ceilings and handcrafted paneling surrounding the wood burning fireplace, as welcoming on cool summer evenings as on a snowy day. “We love to have the fire going while we’re cooking in the kitchen and watching a football game in winter,” the owner said.
The galley kitchen with granite countertops and new stainless steel appliances allows the cook to connect with family and guests and makes efficient use of space. A door leads to a large back deck that provides an extension of the living space for entertaining, grilling, or simply relaxing.
As part of a 2018 renovation, a first floor master suite was designed by French Accent in Vineyard Haven to include a walk-in closet with a laundry area and a full bath with radiant heat and Italian tile. The bathroom can be accessed from the bedroom and common area.
A vaulted ceiling above the living area reveals a balcony overlooking the space below that affords a comfortable retreat for relaxing, working or watching TV. Two guest bedrooms and a shared bath complete the second floor. The house can be filled with people but still provide privacy. “You can be together when you want to be, but go off and find your own space to relax and unwind,” says the owner.
Long time volunteers at Polly Hill Arboretum, the owners have an appreciation for interesting species of trees and have done extensive planting on the property including tall evergreens that offer privacy between the main house and guest house. Redbuds, Stewartias and Japanese maples are only a few of the trees. The back lawn also includes an arbor and storage shed. A drip irrigation system is in place at both houses.
The guest house offers more open living space. Custom cabinetry and honed quartz counters with seating for two in the kitchen and refinished floors are part of a recent upgrade to the first floor. A door leads to an attached den, full bath and laundry which has the potential to create a first floor bedroom suite. Two bedrooms with cathedral ceilings and a shared half bath on the second floor are reached by a spiral staircase.
The sun filled interior opens onto a charming fenced dining courtyard consisting of a bluestone patio surrounded by carefully selected trees and shrubs and a row of arborvitae by the road for privacy. Doors from the dining room allow the indoor space to flow into the outdoors.
The current owners take advantage of the convenient location to walk into Edgartown for dinner or pick up necessities at Katama General Store and stroll home. The house is surrounded by ancient ways; the bike trail and bus service to the beach and into town are only steps away. Less than a mile away is Wilson’s Landing, a favorite spot to launch a canoe or kayak into Edgartown Great Pond for a day on the water or a paddle over with a picnic basket for a day on a secluded beach.
The main house has an excellent rental history and the guest house, which is lived in year-round by the owners, could generate income as well. The large corner lot allows room for expansion.
Inspired landscapes and thoughtful renovations create a unique compound within a park-like setting, designed for relaxed enjoyment inside and out. The fragrant peonies and espalier fruit tree invite you to linger over breakfast in the courtyard of the guest house. After a day at the beach, a stop at the nearby Right Fork Diner for an ice cream on the back deck is an obvious choice. The premiere Katama location offers easy access to the Vineyard’s most celebrated experiences and adventures no matter the age or interest.
The classic post and beam main house is bright and airy with a coat of fresh white paint throughout and inviting wide board cherry and pine floors on the first and second level.
The home’s easygoing charm begins with the welcoming wrap-around front porch – a wonderful spot to drink morning coffee and listen to the distant sound of the surf crashing on South Beach.
The focal points of the open floor plan in the main living area are the beamed ceilings and handcrafted paneling surrounding the wood burning fireplace, as welcoming on cool summer evenings as on a snowy day. “We love to have the fire going while we’re cooking in the kitchen and watching a football game in winter,” the owner said.
The galley kitchen with granite countertops and new stainless steel appliances allows the cook to connect with family and guests and makes efficient use of space. A door leads to a large back deck that provides an extension of the living space for entertaining, grilling, or simply relaxing.
As part of a 2018 renovation, a first floor master suite was designed by French Accent in Vineyard Haven to include a walk-in closet with a laundry area and a full bath with radiant heat and Italian tile. The bathroom can be accessed from the bedroom and common area.
A vaulted ceiling above the living area reveals a balcony overlooking the space below that affords a comfortable retreat for relaxing, working or watching TV. Two guest bedrooms and a shared bath complete the second floor. The house can be filled with people but still provide privacy. “You can be together when you want to be, but go off and find your own space to relax and unwind,” says the owner.
Long time volunteers at Polly Hill Arboretum, the owners have an appreciation for interesting species of trees and have done extensive planting on the property including tall evergreens that offer privacy between the main house and guest house. Redbuds, Stewartias and Japanese maples are only a few of the trees. The back lawn also includes an arbor and storage shed. A drip irrigation system is in place at both houses.
The guest house offers more open living space. Custom cabinetry and honed quartz counters with seating for two in the kitchen and refinished floors are part of a recent upgrade to the first floor. A door leads to an attached den, full bath and laundry which has the potential to create a first floor bedroom suite. Two bedrooms with cathedral ceilings and a shared half bath on the second floor are reached by a spiral staircase.
The sun filled interior opens onto a charming fenced dining courtyard consisting of a bluestone patio surrounded by carefully selected trees and shrubs and a row of arborvitae by the road for privacy. Doors from the dining room allow the indoor space to flow into the outdoors.
The current owners take advantage of the convenient location to walk into Edgartown for dinner or pick up necessities at Katama General Store and stroll home. The house is surrounded by ancient ways; the bike trail and bus service to the beach and into town are only steps away. Less than a mile away is Wilson’s Landing, a favorite spot to launch a canoe or kayak into Edgartown Great Pond for a day on the water or a paddle over with a picnic basket for a day on a secluded beach.
The main house has an excellent rental history and the guest house, which is lived in year-round by the owners, could generate income as well. The large corner lot allows room for expansion.
Offered at: $1,715,000
For more information, please contact:
Dawn Bellante Holand
Sandpiper Realty, Inc. • 508-524-1601
www.sandpiperrealty.com
For more information, please contact:
Dawn Bellante Holand
Sandpiper Realty, Inc. • 508-524-1601
www.sandpiperrealty.com