ESTATE AT SOUTH MILL
CONFIGURATION
5 BRs: 1 king, 2 queens, 2 doubles, 2 twins, 2 sofa beds; 4 1/2 baths
AMENITIES:
Water view from widow’s walk, deck/porch, outdoor furniture, gas BBQ-grill, outdoor shower, washer/dryer, dishwasher, microwave, coffeemaker, all linens and beach towels included, cable TV (4), VCR/DVD, fireplace, A/C, no pets, no smoking
IN-SEASON: (per week) $11,500. – $13,000.
OFF-SEASON (per week) $6,000-10,000 (3 Day Minimum)
THE PROPERTY
Come down a private drive to this comfortable in-town home with all the conveniences of a first class resort. It is a five minute walk to shops on Main Street. The large bluestone terrace includes table with teak market umbrellas, lounge chairs, glider, perennial plantings, rose trellis and outdoor sound system.
The interior is furnished with country fabrics, antiques, dining table seats 12 or more Cable TV (3) with DVD/VCRs; Dell computer on high speed internet connection, 2 master suites, one with large Jacuzzi and steam shower. The widow’s walk is large, has easy access, teak steamer chairs and a great view!
The house has 5+ bedrooms, 4 and 1/2 baths and is fully air conditioned. There is private parking for 4 cars. Also great for wedding guests or family reunions. A rare combination in-town – both great indoor space and private, country-like setting outdoors.
House History
This house is located on historic “Centre Street” and was built in 1764. The builder, David Joy, came from a distinguished line of architects and builders. His grandfather built the first Town Hall and Arsenal in Boston. Descendants include Reuban Joy, who sacrificed his life fighting with Johan Paul Jones during the Revolutionary War. Mathew Joy was the first mate on the whaleship Essex on the ill-fated voyage that inspired Mobi Dick. Another descendant, David Joy was one of the two founders of the Atheneum (Nantucket Library). Another, Moses Joy founded the Wanacommet Water Company in Nantucket.
The house is a post and beam structure with center chimney. It has an unusual and large 4 “white” design, original to the house. The restored front door and its sorround are over 100 years old as are the windows along Center and Ash Streets. These windows were carefully restored and show their wavy and bubbled old glass. Inside the house, the fireplaces in their original locations and were rebuilt with 250 year old brick, brought over as ballast on ships from England.Fireplaces in the keeping room and basement were built with large beams original to house.
