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Town- 4 Traders Lane

$2,195,500
Nov 15 2019
$2,595,000
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One of the finest examples of a Nantucket Quaker home was built as early as 1750, this four bay original homestead of Captain Peleg Bunker is historically intact for the preservation enthusiast. This unique property offers 7 fireplaces, a roof walk, original pine flooring and patina, period detail, and an oversized (9,000+ square foot) lot. It is located in the heart of the Old Historic District of Nantucket, one block to Main Street, just moments to shops and restaurants. This 4 bedroom home will appeal to the restoration-minded buyer, and awaits its next steward. Recognized by the Nantucket Preservation Trust as an historically significant property, a portion of the house and grounds are protected with a preservation easement. Additionally, there is a garage, and off-street parking.

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Entry with stairway to the second floor, living room with fireplace, dining room with fireplace, family room, sun porch over looking the yard; kitchen & rear hallway with custom built-in panty cupboard and stairwell to the second floor. Interior stairwell to cellar. Powder room beneath entry stairwell. Rear entry/laundry room leads to Pine Street and pergola covered with Wisteria.

Front bedroom with fireplace; full bath with shower; middle bedroom with closet; bedroom with fireplace and closet; rear stairwell landing has hall way to rear bedroom and hall bath with tub and shower.

Large attic with ship's ladder to access to Roof Walk. Excellent potential for additional finished space with ample head room and windows. In a previous era the 3rd floor served as living quarters for help with a 5th bedroom and 3rd bathroom with a tub.

Presently used for storage with interior and exterior access. The 6th fireplace is located here; historically this area was used as the summer kitchen which had access to the yard and gardens.

Property Information

  • 10
  • 4
  • 2
  • 1
  • 0.21 acres
  • 1750
  • ROH
  • Existing
  • Town
  • Town
  • None, Twn
  • Stone & Brick
  • Mostly wide pine

Amenities

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  • Outdoor Shower

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  • Garden
  • Porch
  • Preservation Restriction protecting the first floor of the Main House allows amenity upgrades: central-air, paint, wall paper, new plumbing, wiring, etc. Second and 3rd floors can be renovated to buyers specifications with approval from the Preservation Trust. A no build zone protects the open side yard that is bordered by Pine Street, Summer Street & Traders Lane.See Broker for Details. Beautiful Side Yard
  • Off street parking plus garage

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  • Cable
  • OFHA
  • GE
  • Maytag
  • Bosch
  • Maytag
  • GE Side by Side

Location

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Town- 4 Traders Lane

$2,595,000

  • 4 Beds
  • 2 + 1 half baths
  • 0.21 acres

Listing History

Town- 4 Traders Lane

Property Type: Single-Family
$2,595,000
$2,195,500
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Town- 4 Traders Lane

Property Type: Single-Family
$3,295,000
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