70  Spring Street,  Vineyard Haven

Storybook setting in the quaint seaside village of Vineyard Haven, the commanding Captain Gilbert L. Smith House, c. 1854, affords an enchanting opportunity for space and privacy within the highly sought after William Street Historic District and just two blocks to all the shops, restaurants, galleries, town beach, tennis, and ferry. The property also has potential for an additional buildable lot. For 35 years, home of Susan Branch, the illustrious self-taught illustrator and author of New York Times best-seller "Martha's Vineyard, Isle of Dreams," this quintessential Greek Revival gem with Neoclassical touches enjoys over 3,468 s.f. of indoor space including the summer kitchen (now pantry/laundry) on more than a half acre in town with wood floors throughout and cheerful eastern sunlight mornings and western afternoon sunlight with evening skies. With period paneling, crown molding, and 9' ceilings, the floor plan includes front hall entry with lovely curved staircase, front parlor-studio, formal living room with fireplace and bay window, spacious dining room, second side entrance vestibule used as a dry bar, cozy wood paneled study/tv room ~ "the Snug", eat-in kitchen with wainscotting, east-facing side porch, laundry/pantry/storage room, and a half bath. With a convenient back staircase off the kitchen, the second floor with 8.5" ceilings includes additional spacious rooms: A large primary bedroom with fireplace and ensuite bath, sitting room, linen closet, three additional bedrooms, one with bay window, plus two additional full baths ~ one with claw foot tub. Wonderful two-story carriage house - barn, expansive lawn and yard, tea-house pergola for afternoon tea, cocktail social, and alfresco dining. Seller has drawings for potential renovation of the barn to include a studio apartment - see Documents. Mature plantings including privet, flowering trees and bushes, perennials, historic Linden trees, and herb garden. Six bedroom approved Title 5 septic. A rare opportunity for those who appreciate the history and value of historic homes in a sailing port which as been described as "the sweetest little harbor on the east coast." This property and the owner's abutting Town Approved Building Lot comprised of 12,527 s.f on William Street is available for purchase together for $3,200,000. Some furnishings available for purchase by separate bill of sale.