Magnificent Edgartown Captain's House
Can you picture yourself watching the Fourth of July parade from your own front porch? One of the most imposing homes on North Water Street, the historic Captain John O. Morse House represents the prosperous whaling career of its owner, who also transported Islanders to California for the Gold Rush.
Built in 1840, the meticulously maintained 12-bedroom home has seen many alterations over the years yet still retains its stately Greek Revival features including original wood flooring and windows. Now painted white, typical of the style and like others on Water Street, this house was at different times deep red and cream colored.
An ornate side entrance on Morse Street reveals the beautiful winding staircase. To the right is the spacious living room with two fireplaces and triple hung windows that give access to the front porch offering views of Edgartown harbor. To the back is the hand-operated elevator to the second floor next to a game room with full bath that can be used as a bedroom.
A formal dining room with a fireplace is adjacent to one of the two recently upgraded kitchens. Beyond is a second kitchen, a second living room with fireplace, a dining area and bedroom with en suite bath. Stairs lead to bedrooms above and the back porch opens onto the patio and garden. The home can be configured into separate living quarters if you wish to provide accommodations for two different sets of guests.
The second floor consists of six bedrooms, four with fireplaces and two with doors to the front porch that runs the length of North Water Street. At the rear of the house is a 3 bed bunkroom and separate bathroom.
Two sets of stairs lead to the third floor where there are four more bedrooms and a bath. A short flight of stairs gives access to the glass hatch revealing an all-encompassing view of Edgartown.
This spacious property effortlessly accommodates 25 people and has a long rental history as it is perfect for family reunions, weddings and other special celebrations. The owner says that guests particularly enjoy their stay because it puts them all in close proximity to their family and friends. Multiple gathering areas inside and out allow for separate activities with a balance of sophisticated and informal spaces. The back garden, under the shade of three ancient linden trees, is as lovely a spot for quiet relaxation as it is for a party tent.
Built in 1840, the meticulously maintained 12-bedroom home has seen many alterations over the years yet still retains its stately Greek Revival features including original wood flooring and windows. Now painted white, typical of the style and like others on Water Street, this house was at different times deep red and cream colored.
An ornate side entrance on Morse Street reveals the beautiful winding staircase. To the right is the spacious living room with two fireplaces and triple hung windows that give access to the front porch offering views of Edgartown harbor. To the back is the hand-operated elevator to the second floor next to a game room with full bath that can be used as a bedroom.
A formal dining room with a fireplace is adjacent to one of the two recently upgraded kitchens. Beyond is a second kitchen, a second living room with fireplace, a dining area and bedroom with en suite bath. Stairs lead to bedrooms above and the back porch opens onto the patio and garden. The home can be configured into separate living quarters if you wish to provide accommodations for two different sets of guests.
The second floor consists of six bedrooms, four with fireplaces and two with doors to the front porch that runs the length of North Water Street. At the rear of the house is a 3 bed bunkroom and separate bathroom.
Two sets of stairs lead to the third floor where there are four more bedrooms and a bath. A short flight of stairs gives access to the glass hatch revealing an all-encompassing view of Edgartown.
This spacious property effortlessly accommodates 25 people and has a long rental history as it is perfect for family reunions, weddings and other special celebrations. The owner says that guests particularly enjoy their stay because it puts them all in close proximity to their family and friends. Multiple gathering areas inside and out allow for separate activities with a balance of sophisticated and informal spaces. The back garden, under the shade of three ancient linden trees, is as lovely a spot for quiet relaxation as it is for a party tent.
Offered at: $7,500,000
For more information, please contact:
Suzanne Lanzone at MVY Broker
508.627.0702 • www.mvybroker.com
For more information, please contact:
Suzanne Lanzone at MVY Broker
508.627.0702 • www.mvybroker.com
