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Tree-lined shell drive welcomes you home to this spectacular Academy Hill compound. Built in 1806, was originally home to famed whaling captain Reuben R. Bunker. Extensively renovated in 2011, the main house boasts large eat-in kitchen with island/breakfast bar, built-in banquet, marble counters, high-end appliances and french doors to veranda. First floor entertaining rooms include formal dining with FP and french doors to veranda, family room with FP, large front parlor with FP and charming library with floor to ceiling bookshelves. Large open front stairway and quaint back stairs lead to master suite with Juliet balcony, bright open sitting room and 4 additional 2nd floor bedrooms/baths - all ensuite, one with FP. 3rd floor features additional bedroom suite with 4 built in "captains" beds, large bath and children's playroom. Numerous intricate architectural and design details throughout. Large veranda overlooks expansive lawn, mature plantings and gardens. Separate 2 bed/2 bath guest cottage with single car garage. Ample additional parking. Stunning town and water vistas from roof walk. Tastefully decorated by noted firm of Colfax & Fowler, this property is being offered completely furnished, including artwork excluding personal property.
First Floor: New covered porch leads to entry with v-groove paneling. Wide pine floors and 10 ft ceilings throughout. Family room with FP, wainscoting, transom doorways. Large, bright gourmet kitchen features breakfast bar with wood counters, built in wolf cooktop and oven, seating for 4-6, built in banquet, marble counters, under-mount stainless sink, Sub-Zero refrigerator, Bosch DW, recessed lighting, linen closet, painted beadboard and beamed ceiling, laundry closet with stackable W/D, french doors to veranda. Swinging transom door to formal dining room boasting FP, crowne molding, painted paneling, built in drawers, small butlers pantry w/built in shelves and drawers, large french doors with fixed 15 light frames to veranda. Powder room with beadboard wainscoting and wood counters. Front parlor with original natural wood paneling and wainscoting, large wood FP, and built in cupboard. Library/den with built in floor to ceiling bookshelves. Side entry is original portico design known as "open pediment" resting on slender pillars with intricate design and dental molding. Leads inside to dramatic open stairway with unique detail and wainscoting. Second Floor: Open stairway leads to bright sitting room with built in entertainment center. Large guest suite with FP, beautiful paneled walls, crowne molding, transom doorway to ensuite bath. Hallway with 2 large closets outside Master Suite with french doors to Juliet balcony. Master bath with separate tub and shower, wood counters. Childrens suite w/built in twin beds, ensuite bath with tub/shower. Guest suite with built in wood cabinets, double closets, built in dresser, bath with shower. Guest suite with wood counters and tub/shower in bath. Back stairway to kitchen. Other: Roofwalk with panoramic views of town and water. Oversized single car garage with built ins. Basement: Full unfinished basement - lots of storage space. Second Dwelling: Adorable 2 story guest house featuring 2 separate guest suites and 2nd floor living room. Yellow pine floors, baseboard heat. Listed by: Lee Real Estate
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