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The George C. Gardner House, c. 1835 is a signature Main Street estate property. Classically inspired Federal style architecture with clapboard facade and a small distyle Iconic portico. The property was restored in 2005 and boasts an extraordinary balance of historic character, elegance and contemporary living. Four suites in the main house and three suites in the carriage house. Enclosed courtyard with pool. Architecture of great proportion and scale with exquisite spaces, ornamental balustrade & decorative railings unique to this historic Nantucket home.
First Floor: A grand entrance with the original turned staircase and central hall that opens to a magnificent sunroom with paned glass across the south, east & west elevations of the house. The front parlor and formal dining room are at the front of the house. The parlor opens to a middle room with fireplace which then opens into the sunroom. The dining room has access to the kitchen through a butler door. The fabulous cooks kitchen is equipped with two islands and a fireplace. The breakfast dining overlooks the courtyard and gardens. The East side of the sunroom has a lovely sitting area overlooking the lawn. A central french door opens to the deck with friendship stairs to the garden level below. Second Floor: The second floor is an extensive master suite with a private deck running the full span of the house. Bedroom and sitting room with two full baths. Other: Two car garage carriage house. Basement: Originally built on a "high basement" the lower level has a large living space with three sitting areas, a fireplace and french doors to the patio and lawn. Three suites; two with french doors to the garden level. Second Dwelling: Three bedroom suites; 1st floor suite with french doors, an open kitchen living dining space on 2nd floor with french doors to deck, additional suites on each side of the house. Easement: Doc.#2333; Nantucket Electric Co. easement Listed by: Lee Real Estate
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