Singular Waterfront Opportunity -- Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard, MA Waterfront Property -- Martha's Vineyard Waterfront Real Estate

Waterfront Estate Site
Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard Island
Massachusetts, USA

Available for the first time in 80 years, this matchless Edgartown waterfront property with its own private beach enjoys stunning beauty and uncommon privacy within walking distance of Edgartown.

Across broad lawns and grassy dunes, the site commands panoramic views of Nantucket Sound, Chappaquiddick, Edgartown Outer Harbor, and Eel Pond, as well as of protected wetlands and pristine conservation land.

Located on Martha's Vineyard's leeward shore, the 3.2 acre property includes 700 feet of private sandy beach on Nantucket Sound and along the western edge of Eel Pond. A marsh and an additional beach embrace a cove where small craft may land safely. Eel Pond anchorage and Edgartown Harbor are a short boat ride away.

Water, shore and upland birds make this shoreline a sanctuary, as osprey, blue heron, ducks and geese arrive in season. The private location affords good fishing and shellfishing for birds and landowner alike.

Beauty, privacy, and "up-Island" atmosphere just minutes from "down-Island" amenities make this enchanting property a rare and exceptional opportunity.

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View To North Across Nantucket Sound

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View To Northeast Toward Cape Poge

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View To East Toward Chappaquiddick

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View To Southeast Across Eel Pond

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Oystercatcher Cove

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View To South With Osprey Nest

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Martha's Vineyard Waterfront Real Estate

View From The Water To West Across Building Site

The envelope available for home construction covers approximately 10,500 square feet, including approximately 900 square feet grandfathered in the shore zone.

The footprint of an existing garage is almost 600 square feet. It is non-conforming, but grandfathered. Additional footage may be added. The first floor has superb water views. The second floor will have additional views across Nantucket Sound.

The site is permitted for a six bedroom septic system and leach field. Underground utilities are newly built, including a town water connection. Waterfront management permits are up-to-date. Modest annual costs for dredging of the cove inlet are contractually shared with a neighbor.

Two different luxury builders have estimated construction and landscaping costs for a top quality six-bedroom house (or a five-bedroom house with a one-bedroom guesthouse/studio), including a pool and pool house, at about $2,500,000.

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Existing Structures

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View From Water Side Of Existing Two Bedroom "Boathouse" And Of Garage/Potential Guest House

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Living Room Of Existing Two Bedroom House

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Building Envelope Includes Footprint Of Existing "Boathouse" And Extends Well To The Right Of This Picture

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View over site showing property's existing buildings. Expansion of house footprint is to left, behind trees. Existing garage convertible to guest house is at right.

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The property is approached along one of the Island's prettiest private lanes. With no through traffic, it is a short, safe and tranquil walk or bike ride to town, even for small children.

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Oystercatcher Cove

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The Couple Next Door
With Conservation Land Beyond

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Beach Roses In Bloom

A rare combination of beauty, privacy and convenience to Edgartown,
priced comfortably in line with the values of neighboring properties.

For all inquiries, please contact a Martha's Vineyard real estate broker.

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Photo credit: Airphoto-Jim Wark

About Edgartown

Originally known as "Great Harbour," Edgartown was the first English village on Martha's Vineyard. Seeking a new life in the island wilderness, settlers from towns near Boston arrived here in 1642. By the 1830s Edgartown had become the Island's wealthiest town, prospering from the manning and provisioning of ships for the booming whaling trade. The town produced numerous whaling captains whose success built the stately homes which, meticulously maintained to this day, preserve the classic ambiance of a New England seaport. Nowadays, "captains of commerce" and others make "Great Harbour" a world-class summer retreat.

For more information about Martha's Vineyard Island see MV On-Line at www.mvol.com or the Martha's Vineyard Chamber of Commerce at www.mvy.com. For more information about the Town of Edgartown see www.edgartown-ma.us.

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