MLS #44814
Chilmark Real Estate

A wonderfully private, peaceful aerie in Chilmark on 3 acres (with a Guest House), featuring a spacious, high, secluded, wrap-around Deck off of the Living Room and Dining Room. The house is built into the side of a hill which allows more light and 2 areas to be considered "ground level." There is a soaring cathedral ceiling with cross beams, tying the room together with its almost 2- story, large, stone fireplace, in a warm caramel - colored glow. Ample flagstone terrace off of the glass - enclosed, light - filled dining room and a stone wall, sloped, grassy hillside out back, with lots of lawn on the front and sides. 4 Bedroom House and 3 Bedroom Guest Cottage. 7 Bedrooms total [one is detached], with a 7 bedroom Septic = 2 Septic Systems. To reach the Lower Level private apartment (sans kitchen) in the Main House, head down the stairs from hall off of the living room. The lower level living quarters has its own, separate, ground floor entrance including a small Flagstone terrace:Large living room, bedroom and full bath. A detached Bedroom is with the 2 Bedroom Guest Cottage. Bordered by Conservation Land and a trail to Middle Line Woods Preserve, then leading all the way to Tea Lane Farm; suitable for horseback riding, too. Many welcoming areas for people to gather together or just "be." Near Great Rock Bite for great N. Shore no current swiming. A short drive to Lucy Vincent Beach or Squibnocket or the joys of Beetlebung Corner, Chilmark Community Center, Menemsha or the Gay Head Light and the Cliffs and shops of Aquinnah. Enjoy Summer Lobster at Chilmark Community Church Or go down to the Menemsha Docks to buy fresh fish or "Greet the Fleet." Menemsha is home to our Coast Guard Station. Possible Winter skating on Up-island ponds... Come sit a spell on the inviting deck or terraces: "Being In the World while Free of the World "- Ali Lamu The Owner is offering some Seller Financing and requests a long-term Lease of the Guest House, not visible from the Main House. "Summer afternoon, summer afternoon. To me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language" - Henry James This spot is quite memorable. Special Features: ~Lease back of Guest House which will significantly reduce the purchase price ~In addition, Seller Financing up to $500,000 at a reasonable rate ~Space for a swimming pool ~House & Guest house each have their own septic system and well ~Furniture negotiable