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Dear Readers, During the past number of months, I think we have all come to realize what is most important to us in life. I for one will never take everyday things for granted anymore. I certainly realize more than before that what is most important is all that money cannot buy – family, friends, love, and health. Another is Nantucket, where I have had the opportunity to live and share with those that visit – an unbelievably, beautiful island. We truly have beauty everywhere we look, be it buildings, gardens, vistas that are our icons. Some of these icons have become so “everyday” to us, but will no longer be. The Congregational Church steeple, the Unitarian Town clock, and the evening church bells that ring from St. Mary’s. Main Street with its stately elms, the open doors of The Hub, the bulletin board on Federal Street, and Pacific National Bank with its rounded steps. All of our beautiful lighthouses, the stilt cottages in the harbor, Cliffside Beach Club porch, the stairs down to Steps Beach, the spire monument on upper Main, and the sight of the Steamship in the harbor and the sound of its horn as it pulls away from the dock. The rose covered cottages, the daffodils and hydrangeas that magically appear, the sundial in ’Sconset, the bunnies and deer and of course the privet hedges, and cobbled-stoned, and shell streets that abound around the island. Even the windmill – how many towns have a windmill? Yet, I have driven by it as if it wasn’t even there. Not again! I know there is so much more in our mind’s eye and what has been captured on film by many. And not to forget the beaches with their beautiful sand, their pristine water, and the sunrises and sunsets that appear over them. No, nothing will EVER be taken for granted again by me, nor others I am sure! We all appreciate what was a “given” before. I hope we can get back to that again, yet never to be looked at in the same way anymore. I will not look at it as normal, I will look at it as exceptional. Nantucket is basically a “movie set” of utter beauty that we get to live on and experience.
So, this epiphany will be the good to come out of the “bad” that we have experienced with the pandemic. Hopefully, we will have a new way of looking at everything. I know I will. Sincerely,
Deborah Anderson Publisher
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109 SEASIDE OASIS When you talk to Audrey Sterk about her latest interior design project, you hear the word “function” many times during the conversation. And honestly, it’s a refreshing word to hear from a designer.
COAST TO COAST With collective experience designing well-known restaurant interiors in New York City, Palm Beach and Euro Disney, Paul and Peter know their way around the design business.
WONDERMENT IN SURFSIDEA Working together, Matt and Stephen brought to fruition a gorgeous home in the Surfside area, a project that was from the start, filled with a major challenge.
SWEET MELISSA There is a particular romantic lore associated with sailors’ valentines. “I’m inspired by antiquity and connection,” Melissa said recently.
NANTUCKET . . . AN ARTIST’S PALETTE Although we strive to explain the beauty of this place, we are destined to fall short; words simply don’t exist to describe it well enough.
ISLAND BEAUTY Beauty is around every corner. Look for it. Madaket is a sleepy village, 'Sconset has it's own summer vibe and there is excitement on Main Street.
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Hegarty has assembled the largest and finest fleet of America’s Cup 12-metres available for charter in the world for corporate teambuilding regattas, family reunions, or a leisurely scenic cruise.
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It was this past fall that Stephen Theroux had his mind set on finding a pair of socks to give to a friend who had recently visited him.
Meet some of Nantucket’s most successful brokers. They are willing to create a manageable portfolio of properties to show you. Call them to arrange this endeavor.
REAL NANTUCKET WEDDINGS
Nantucket . . . where memories are made. See some beautiful weddings that have been experienced here. What a special place to come back for anniversaries.
INSPIRATION From the blue of hydrangeas, to the grey of Island fog, Nantucket weddings take inspirtion from the beauty of the Island.Find some ideas for your own wedding.
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ISLAND WEDDINGS Take a couple in love, add it into a magical island and instantly you have what memories are made of for a lifetime.
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WHEN YOU TALK TO AUDREY STERK ABOUT HER LATEST INTERIOR DESIGN PROJECT, YOU HEAR THE WORD “FUNCTION” MANY TIMES DURING THE CONVERSATION. AND HONESTLY, IT’S A REFRESHING WORD TO HEAR FROM A DESIGNER, ESPECIALLY WHEN SO
MANY INTERIORS SEEM TO BE DESIGNED WITH A FAR LESS PRAGMATIC APPROACH IN MIND.
“THE PROJECT WAS ALL ABOUT THE DETAILS,” AUDREY SAID OF THE HOME. “FUNCTION WAS THE PRIMARY CONSIDERATION FOR THAT WAS THE FAMILY’S VISION.”
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The home is owned by a couple with a very large family, and
friends,” she explained. “The focal point of the interior is the
many of those family members are college students who have
magnificent view. As you walk in the front door, you’re looking
a large base of friends. And as the old saying goes, “You
right at the water. It’s incredible. We tried to keep the inside
never know how many friends you have until you own a home
quiet so as to reflect the peaceful scene you see outside while
on Nantucket.” And the homeowners’ family and friends are
still celebrating the view.”
their passion, so the home’s interior had to be designed around big get-togethers, but at the same time, maintain an
Even the best of views don’t take the place of things like eating
intimacy that wouldn’t make a small group seem out of place.
and sitting down, however, so there was more to this project
Oh, yeah, and remember that function is very important.
than just highlighting the watery vista just beyond the
How’s that for a tall order?
windows. And with the aforementioned big family with lots of friends—not to mention the sheer amount of space of the
In Audrey’s case, it wasn’t anything she couldn’t handle.
interior—the home needed a big dining room table. Specifically,
“I wanted to produce something that would enhance the
a table that could seat 14 people that could also be used for
experience of being on Nantucket for the family and their
smaller dining events. Audrey’s ingenious solution was a
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custom-made dining room table that could be extended to fit 14 diners or have the extension removed for fewer folks. And by making the table wide enough to fit two people at either end, the table isn’t inordinately long while setting for its maximum capacity. The dining room wasn’t the only clever trick Audrey pulled out for this project. In the living room, a custom coffee table provides room underneath for four seats that roll out when needed. And so, visitors could sit and enjoy the view without turning their backs on those in the communal living room, Audrey installed swivel chairs along the windows looking out on the water to allow guests to turn and engage in conversation then turn and admire the view, all without leaving the comfort of their chairs. One element of the home that might have been problematic for a lesser talent was the high ceilings. As Audrey explained, “Tall ceilings can be a challenge for acoustics. Sound gets lost in the space above your head. So, we brought in specific kinds of rugs and fabric to help support comfortable conversation.” Everywhere you look in this interior, not only are you struck by the beauty of everything, but also, the functionality of it. Whether it’s the rugs grounding the acoustics or the special
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INTERIOR DESIGN by Paul Gaucher of Coast Home and Peter Niemitz of Niemitz Design Group
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aul Gaucher first came to the island as a child, and returned together with his
partner Peter Niemitz eight years ago.
“It was the off-season and we both just
fell in love with the island,” Peter
recalled. “We went to lunch and then
bought a house that afternoon,” he said.
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Five years ago, the pair bought another home, located in a more secluded location that afforded them more space, which they renovated in such a way as to bring their personalized design approach to the architecture and interiors of a post-and-beam structure. That love-at-first-sight experience is one that took root. “We are committed to the community of Nantucket,” Paul told me. “We give back to the community as much as we can, and we have worked to immerse ourselves in helping the town.” The pair works closely with Nantucket Community Sailing, a cause that aligns with the pair’s desire to help children whenever possible. “Causes that help children, animals, and the arts are our three big ones,” Peter said. In other words, Nantucket is home for them. Niemitz Design Group, owned by Peter, is well-known for the interiors of restaurants throughout the U.S., Hong Kong, and Europe. The list includes Gallaghers Steakhouse, and The Boathouse in New York City, Grille 23, and Uni in Boston as well as the Capital Grille, nationwide. Local projects include the creation of the Burgee Bar at the Nantucket Yacht Club during its previous renovation and the new Lola in Palm Beach. NDG is also known for its unique hotel projects, which include Ocean House in Watch Hill, The Taconic Hotel in Manchester, Vermont, and the Harbor View Hotel on Marthas Vineyard. Paul is the founder of Icon Group, Boston, and the Nantucket store Coast home. In their individual projects and collaborations, the blending of classic styling with modern needs is one that brings together the two in a seamless creation that achieves what I believed was impossible. They create interiors and offer furnishings that celebrate rich traditions in settings that meld beautifully with modern trends, a pairing that is just right for Nantucket. Prior to their arrival on Nantucket, the team had a long-standing history of design. Peter had been involved in numerous projects across the country, while Paul focused on his custom furniture and residential projects in New York, Boston, and Florida. As they began to spend more time on Nantucket, one of Paul’s first thoughts about the island’s lifestyle was that there was “an interesting mix between modern and classic.” He saw a need on the island for synching those two disparate design approaches.
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“We move classic designs forward and tailor our designs to the client’s personal vision.”
Of course, it’s relatively easy to say that you’re doing what
With collective experience that includes designing well-known
seems completely paradoxical, mixing classical and modern
restaurant interiors in New York City, Palm Beach, and Euro
styles. Actually doing that is a whole other matter. But the
Disney, it’s safe to say that Peter and Paul know their way
reality is that Peter and Paul really do pull it off. They source
around the design business. And with the addition of Coast
and produce furniture that feels modern with its clean lines
Home to the options for those seeking an updated Nantucket
and finishes, yet is still comfortable. By pairing this furniture
interior, they’ve brought their boundless talents to our fair shore.
with a vintage painted console, Italian glass lamps, a driftwood sculpture, an abstract painting, or a vintage nautical
Coast Home offers a unique collection of quality and well-
flag framed in a clean modern way, they seamlessly blend
designed furniture that includes both modern and vintage
traditional décor in a modern context.
pieces. A variety of accent pieces, including lighting, artwork,
Before they set off down the road of collaboration as interior
their expert design instincts, Peter and Paul can personalize
design professionals, both men had fairly divergent
any interior, from beach casual to urban formal. They work
professional plans. Peter’s dream job growing up was that of
with a variety of expert artisans and manufacturers, a
and other accessories, complements those offerings. And with
an architect. To that end, he went to the prestigious Rhode
collaboration that enables them to create custom furniture for
Island School of Design to study architecture, and took a job
any style and any interior. Their results speak for
doing interior work for commercial spaces after graduating.
themselves, as approximately 90% of their business is from
One of his primary areas of expertise was in restaurant
repeat clients. “We don’t have a design formula, but we have
design: Peter remarked, “Restaurants are like the public’s
a definite style,” Paul explained. “We move classic designs
dining room.” “It is very fulfilling seeing people enjoying a
forward and tailor our designs to the client’s personal vision.”
space that I have created.” When it’s all said and done, Peter and Paul take the most pride Paul’s professional background started in a financial marketing
in knowing that they’ve created an interior space that checks
position in New York and then he transitioned to sourcing and
all the requisite boxes for a specific client. And they’re very
product development for retail companies, a job at which he
good at doing just that. “It’s all about what the client wants,”
worked for many years in New York City. “Home interiors
said Paul. “It’s their home when we’re done. And that’s what
were a trend at the time,” he recalled, “and I was looking for
we do best. We create their ideal home.”
a change.” And a change he found when he opened Icon, a Boston-based interior design showroom offering forward-
Coast Home is located at 54 ½ Old South Road. For more
thinking riffs on classical designs. This ignited the idea of
information about the collection, please call 508-228-5699,
evolving the Coast Home store from a more urban Icon Group,
email coastack@gmail.com, or visit www.icongroupinc.com
and offering residential design within the store. With the addition of Coast Home on the island, they’ve brought their boundless talents to our fair shore.
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Tom G. Olcott Photography Folding glass doors afford an expansive indoor-outdoor living experience.
architectural design by EMERITUS renovation and build by CHENEY BROTHERS BUILDING & REMODELING
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When you talk to Matthew MacEachern, Principal with Nantucket – and Boston-based Emeritus, Ltd., you get the immediate impression that he’s smart. Really smart. With a degree from Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston – an educational trajectory that a semester studying urban planning in the South of France, a fellowship to study Chinese culture in China, and an architecture internship on Nantucket – that impression becomes stronger. But despite all that, he is still able to find incredible sophistication in the somewhat uniform nature of Nantucket architecture.
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Simple exposed beams set a balanced rhythm on the ceiling, our goal was depth and textured detail without formality.
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“There is so much beauty in the Nantucket design vernacular,” he said. “You have five or six very simple ingredients, and they create a beautiful consistency.” Matt pointed out the irony, some might even say the paradox – inherent in the Nantucket building requirements, noting that in its consistency, Nantucket is unique in the fact that the buildings are so similar in character. It’s easy to think that one might easily get bored using that recipe of “five or six simple ingredients” over and over, but Matt is fascinated by the details that go into creating the perfect Nantucket home for his clients. “In such a tight paradigm,” he said, “you focus on details that you might otherwise take for granted. I get a lot of satisfaction out of those details and out of being able to express my own language as a designer within the Nantucket paradigm.” He cited interior details as being some of the most exciting parts of a design project and added that stairs were currently a “personal obsession.” More on that in a second. In the early 2000s, Matt ran for a seat on the Historic District Commission and was elected to the Board. He admits that he periodically felt frustrated by some of the Board’s decisions,
An informal table for morning tea, just off the living area.
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WORKING TOGETHER, MATT AND STEPHEN BROUGHT TO FRUITION A GORGEOUS HOME IN THE SURFSIDE AREA, . . . .
but after being on the other side of the discussion; he quickly grew to appreciate the HDC’s opinions and decisions. “It was an incredibly enlightening experience,” he recalled of his two years on the Board. “You’re confronted with issues that you’d never thought about before, and you have an immense responsibility because when you approve one person’s design, that means other people can use the same ideas going forward.” In addition to providing him with a great deal of insight into how the Board operates, he also built a huge amount of respect for the HDC Board members: “They have a huge responsibility and it’s a huge time commitment.” In his 20 years of running an architecture firm on Nantucket, Matt has built a reputation for excellence, and a part of the credit for that reputation has to go to the people with whom he works. “We have fantastic, talented people that we work with,” he said. One of those people is Nantucket builder Stephen Cheney of Cheney Brothers Building and Renovation. Originally from Rhode Island, Stephen came out to Nantucket for the first time during the summer of 1997. To work construction, as he tells the story, “I was immediately hooked by the beauty and the people.” He spent a few more summers on the island
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before relocating full-time in 2001, at which point he started
The clients wanted three bedrooms and an open floor plan that
his construction business, focusing on high-end home building
connected to the spectacular view of the Atlantic Ocean just
and large-scale renovations.
outside their back door. And while that might seem pretty easy for those of us who aren’t architects, Matt took it to an entirely
And as talented as he is, he knows, just like Matt, that he’s only
new level by incorporating NanaWalls, a product that allows
as good as those around him. So he makes sure to surround
the back of the house to essentially open up completely. “It’s
himself with the best when it comes to designing a project. And
really spectacular,” Matt said. “On a nice day, you can fold
he speaks very highly of the Emeritus Principal, saying, “Matt
in the windows on the back of the house and open it all up to
is a turnkey architect. 'He gives me comprehensive plans and
the outdoors.”
makes my job a lot easier.'” That amazing addition, however, required a smart builder, too. Working together, Matt and Stephen brought to fruition a
Enter Stephen Cheney. “The doors are thirty-six feet wide and
gorgeous home in the Surfside area, a project that was from
ten feet tall,” Stephen explained. “When they’re open, it’s
the start, filled with a major challenge. “The allowable footprint
great. But when they’re closed, you have the challenge of how
for building was less than a thousand square feet,” Matt
to keep the weather out and the air conditioning in.” With
recalled. “So, by the standards of both the area and the island
nearly twenty years of experience building on Nantucket,
as a whole, it’s not a big house.” Likening the project to that
Stephen has the expertise to solve that complex problem.
of designing a cruising boat, Matt said, “You can’t afford to
“Building a weatherproof house on Nantucket requires
be careless with space in that limited of an environment. Every
a thorough understanding of the time-tested techniques
space has to be elevated in importance because if it’s there,
that have proven effective over the years,” he said.
it has to be serving a purpose.”
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The doors are magnificent, as is the entire home. But there’s that little personal obsession that Matt mentioned, the one about stairs. Matt’s vision was for a flight of stairs that seemed to be floating in space, but which in reality were firmly grounded to the adjoining wall. “It was a lot of fun collaborating on those stairs,” Stephen said. “Matt wanted a very minimalistic design that still maintained full support at all times. You only get one shot to do something like that right.” The solution to the
myriad
of
challenges
associated
with
that
staircase included aircraft-grade aluminum and a United Kingdom-based manufacturer. It’s been said that the devil is in the details, but in the case of both Matt MacEachern and Stephen Cheney, those details are
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where their professional skills are highlighted. Whether it’s
photos on both pages by Tom G. Olcott Photography
designing and installing walls that can be folded away so that they open up to the prevailing summer breeze or building a staircase that seems to defy gravity altogether, some of their best work is found on those details. And all of those details come together to create a magical living space that, even though it’s only on a footprint of less than a thousand feet, is still big enough to hold an entire family’s Nantucket dreams. Dreams that became true through the talents and knowledge of two superior Nantucketers. For more information about Emeritus, Ltd. check out their website at www.emeritusltd.com. To learn more about Cheney Brothers Building and Renovation, please visit them online at www.cheneybrothersbuilding.com.
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here is a particular romantic lore
associated with sailors’ valentines. It’s a sort of
double-sided image: On one side are the
lonely (and bored) men aboard a whaleship
methodically gluing individual shells to a backing enclosed in an octagonal wooden frame; on the other are the women waiting patiently for their safe return. And at that happy meeting, there is an exchange of gifts – the nineteenthcentury version of “What did you bring me from your business trip” – an exchange that would include those sailors’ valentines. I come from a family of Nantucket antique collectors, and have been around more than my fair share of sailors’ valentines. And while that story about men pining away for the women they love is nothing if not romantic, I’m afraid I’m going to have to burst that bubble. The pragmatics of the situation don’t quite make sense. Where did these men – men who were, remember, confined to a ship on the water for years at a time – find such perfectly-matched shells, not to mention the necessary materials to actually build the valentines? While pinpointing the exact truth is difficult, the reality is that the valentines were most likely purchased pre-made. Most experts point to Barbados as the most prolific supplier of sailors’ valentines for two important reasons: One, it was most often the last port of call for whaleships returning to the East Coast of the United States; and two, the fact that antique sailors’ valentines have been shown to have Barbados newspapers underneath the shells. Historical realities, however, do not diminish the inherent beauty and fascinating historical importance of these artworks. And that is the reality with which Nantucket jewelry artist Melissa Dudley is most concerned. “I’m inspired by antiquity and connection,” she said recently. “I believe that antiquity guides us and enriches the present. And antiquity can help us build connections to people.”
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Today, Melissa creates one-of-a-kind pieces that harken back to those antique sailors’ valentines, though hers are slightly smaller and designed for a slightly different purpose. Using a combination of shells that she pairs with stunning precious gems, Melissa creates miniature sailors’ valentine jewelry that is just as gorgeous as their full-size cousins. Melissa’s connection to Nantucket isn’t quite so antique as those original sailors’ valentines, but hers is a story oft-told. As a student at UMass Dartmouth, she came to Nantucket with a group of friends to spend the summer. “I instantly felt like this was home,” she said of the Little Grey Lady. “It was just magical.” As it turned out, she was the only one of the group to land a job, working as a lifeguard at the old White Elephant pool. However, a broken wrist threatened to relegate her to the same unemployed status as her friends, but she was able to land a job with local jeweler Kim England. “I’d originally apprenticed as a woodworker,” Dudley recalled. “I was doing woodworking from the time I was twelve years old until I was seventeen. Then I took a jewelry-making class during my first year of college and loved it.” So working in a jewelry store wasn’t so far out of Melissa’s comfort zone, but the job was in sales and her true passion lay in creation. After two years of sales with Kim England, Melissa moved to Jewel of the Isle, where she did bench work for Gary Trainor for three years. From there, she went to Pagéo, where she served as the store’s manager for eleven years. Then the idea hit her like that cliched lightning bolt that seems to accompany
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so many good ideas. “I woke up really early one morning in the winter, and couldn’t get back to sleep. My brain kept focusing on sailors’ valentines.” Those sailors’ valentines wouldn’t leave her alone so Melissa contacted Sandy Moran, who offers courses in valentinemaking in Sanibel, Florida. Dudley took a course and was immediately hooked, so much so that she took another course back on Nantucket with Elizabeth Braun at the NHA’s 1800 House. She then took those lessons and combined them with her jewelry-making expertise to create her own line of fabulous jewelry. “Sailors’ valentines are magical and captivating, just like the island itself,” she said. And while Dudley is modest about her own creations, suffice it to say that they also carry that same torch of magical and captivating, with a healthy dose of beauty added, too. But it wasn’t simply a process of taking what she’d learned in her valentine-making classes and just doing them in miniature. It took her an incredibly long time to perfect the specifics of how to construct the valentines as jewelry. “I had to do research with watch companies to create the cases,” she recalled of the research process. “Then I had to learn which glue I could use. Lots of glues will break down in heat, so you pack your necklace in a suitcase and get home to find a puddle of glue with shells in it. There were so many things I had to think through before I could even start making them.”
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And even once she’d mastered the specific components, her work wasn’t done. Once they are designed, each valentine is made by hand, and each valentine requires hours of sorting through shells to find the perfect ones and then the precision work of placing each shell and any other gems. She then carefully encloses the creation inside a box of either silver or gold and covers it with a scratchresistant Sapphire crystal. To my mind, it sounds like an impossible task, but Dudley tells me that she loves her work: “It’s almost a form of meditation for me,” she said. “It’s all about positive and peaceful energy. I love it.” Much of the credit for Dudley’s entrepreneurial enterprise goes to her partner of eleven years, local artist Christopher Bonelli. “He encouraged me to go out on my own,” she said. “He advised me to grow slowly and to only do as much work as I could comfortably manage. That way, I keep on loving what I’m doing and I don’t get so stressed out that I grow to dread the work.” And while she has a legion of fans who proudly wear her designs, few have had quite the following of nationallyrenowned journalist Katie Couric, one of Dudley’s first customers at her booth at Sustainable Nantucket’s Farmers and Artisans Market, where she sells her creations. Couric’s praise was certainly a boon to Melissa’s business, but she’s managed to keep it all in perspective, still just gluing one shell at a time and loving it. “I wake up and can’t believe this is my life,” she said. “I just feel so blessed.” And so do all of those lucky enough to own one of her magnificent creations! For more information about Melissa Dudley’s work or to inquire about custom commissions, please visit her website at www.melissadudleydesigns.com. She is also a regular presence at Sustainable Nantucket’s Farmers and Artists Market on Saturday’s downtown from June to October, and she is available by appointment in her studio.
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Nantucket ... an Artist’s Palette by ANDREW SPENCER photography by DEB ANDERSON
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the sun slowly peers over the horizon beyond the shoreline, the sky lightens from a deep blue to
a pristine pale blue dotted with clouds of the purest white. A walk along the shore brings in the yellows of the wet sand juxtaposed with the lighter hues of the dry, and all of it dotted with an array of colors from shells, seaweed, and other treasures. And lapping at the edge is the bluegreen of the Atlantic, its color a combination of a variety of different shades. Veering away from the water’s edge, you are struck by the green of the beach grasses and the pinks of the wild roses (rosa rugosa) that cover the dunes. Beyond that lie the grayshingled houses that are synonymous with Nantucket, many with kaleidoscopic gardens that offer visitors a veritable rainbow of colors. The symphony of color continues in Town, where the smooth cobblestones create a mosaic of shades along Main Street. They feather into the aged brick of the idewalks. Further, out of Town one can find conservation properties where well-maintained trails lead through wild-growing vegetation of all sorts. Red raspberries in the late spring, navy blueberries in the summer, and later in the fall, purple beach plums, along with red cranberries in the bogs, offer the keen-eyed observer natural treats. All of these are picked when ripe by many to make jellies and jams. And at the end of the trails, you may find yourself once again at the beach, just in time for sunset. The sky around you lights up as if it were on fire, with reds, oranges, and yellows creating an unspeakably
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beautiful sight. Then, slowly, the sky fades to black, and above you are more stars than you could ever begin to count. Nantucket’s sky is so clear. Nantucket truly is a visual feast, though so many of us find it nearly impossible to express the full depth of the beauty we encounter here. Whether it’s the sunset that literally covers 360 degrees or the quiet solitude of the gray fog or iridescent blue of a local bluefish, there are just so many visual experiences available to us here that it’s nearly impossible to do them justice by talking about them. Instead, to adequately explain the collective beauty of this place, it takes a very skilled individual with a very unique talent to find those qualities, we turn to the Nantucket artist community. It truly does take an artist’s eye, an artist’s talent,
and an artist’s interpretation to capture the magnitude of the beauty of this place. We asked several local artists to choose from their portfolios those works that they felt best captured the beauty of Nantucket. As you will see, their approaches are different and their techniques vary, from paint to photography to sculpture and even the creation of jewelry. But each work possesses a certain je ne sais quoi that perfectly encapsulates the island’s natural wonders. These works are, then, like Nantucket herself. Although we strive to explain the beauty of the place, we are destined to fall short; words simply don’t exist to describe it well enough. Thankfully, we are blessed with a supremely talented group of artists here who are able to create visual representations that also defy words.
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Katie Trinkle Legge Orchids in the Studio
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30 h x 30 w inches Oil on canvas Available at Old Spouter Gallery- Nantucket 508-325-9988 ktlfineart@gmail.com katietrinklelegge.com The angle of light that floods my studio during spring afternoons inspires so many of my compositions. Colors and shapes become more dramatic. Capturing that drama in paint is key to the success of the piece.
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Sharon Woods Hussey Twilight by Sharon Woods Hussey Viewings by appointment 18 h x 24 w inches Oil on linen 508-325-5604 artist studio woodsdesigns@comcast.net Any season, any time of day Nantucket offers a sense of time and beauty that is often breathtaking. For artists, nature throws down the challenge to capture the essence of that experience.
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Lois Wertheimer Moving Forward by Lois Wertheimer Viewings by appointment 14 h x 15 w x 10 d inches Alabaster on a rosewood base 212-706-0897 loisw.sculpt@verizon.net A freelance style of two fish swimming together that form a symbiotic relationship. The delicate nature of the carved scales softens the piece. I attempt to construct my sculptures to have movement in space.
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Melissa Dudley Sailors Valentine Pendants by Melissa Dudley Studio by appointment 1.9 h x 1.9 w inches 508-846-0237 melissa@melissadudleydesigns.com melissadudleydesigns.com 14k yellow gold Sailors Valentine pendant with a sapphire crystal cover. Inside are pink apple blossoms, white rice, and tiny sea urchin spines surrounding a diamond. This piece helps me cherish one of my favorite things and colors of Nantucket, gorgeous rose-covered cottages with their vibrant pinks. They stand out so beautifully against all the grey, tan, and blue tones found on the island. I wish the flowers could last all year! This is how I decided to capture this memory and celebrate it year-round.
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over the ocean. However, there seems to be a lasting novelty about
watching the sunset from a Massachusetts beach. Those seeking a social sunset, complete with a margarita, head to Millie’s. While Smith’s Point offers a quieter option. From the shores of Madaket, floating scallop baskets are seen atop the water. Recreational callop licenses lure men and women to don waders and merge their push rakes into the sea. On island, those scallops are the taste of a winter night, shared with neighbors at dinnertables. Commercially harvested scallops are sold on and off island, to restaurants and fish markets. The flavor of a Nantucket Bay scallop is sweetly unique, making them a commodity. Seemingly abundant, they are a delicate species, threatened by the dwindling eelgrass habitat. Excessive amounts of nitrogen are proven to harm eelgrass. Homeowners can promote the vitality of Nantucket Bay scallops by limiting the lawn and garden fertilizers. Eating a raw, sweet scallop on the Madaket shore, watching the sunset, is one of the rewards for being a steward of the earth.
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tree-lined hamlet located at the easternmost point of the
island. Its quaintness is bedecked with a general store and locally made items, ranging from salty to sweet. A short distance from the store stands a small sign that reads “public way.� The footpath is better known as the 'Sconset Bluff Walk. It meanders along the edge of private properties. The path is reminiscent of a private garden tour. Hydrangeas and hollyhocks color the land, while lilacs and roses scent the air. Opposite theperennials, annuals, and picturesque homes, stretches the Atlantic Ocean — outward from the bluff walk, onward to the horizon. The serenity of 'Sconset is interrupted each April when the Daffodil Parade enlivens the streets. The parade is a spirited display of showy cars, each decorated in theme, flowers, and passengers. The streets are estooned with the color yellow. It is a celebration of the season ahead and a grateful farewell to winter. The parade starts in town and ends in 'Sconset, where it morphs into a tailgate picnic, with elaborate fare and libations. The party would impress Gatsby himself.
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he town center of Nantucket is more than a loading dock for ferry passengers. It is more
than a host of eclectic restaurants. Beyond the boat slips and bars, there is a town that hearkens to the past. The cobblestones allow for a slow drive up Main Street. The pharmacy still sells sandwiches and ice cream, as it always did. Inside studios, artisans toil on scrimshaw and baskets. There is still a need for historic homes to be maintained with authentic plaster bound by actual horsehair. Each season is infused with community events. Spring is synonymous with the Daffodil parade, where friends surround unique cars with celebratory picnics. Families sit shoulder to shoulder on beaches, to watch July 4th fireworks. At Halloween, kids are disguised as ghouls, witches, and characters, as they parade through town in search of candy. Some of those same kids make ornaments of colored paper and aluminum foil that hang from Christmas trees on Main Street through December. When the island sleeps, one dim light shines inside the museum. Behind those doors, hangs the skeleton of a whale, a silent reminder of how Nantucket came to be.
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he 12-meter class of sailboats traces its history back to the post-World War II era of the America’s Cup, and they
were commissioned by some of the
country’s most elite patrons, including the Vanderbuilt’s and the Forbes.
Two 12-meter sailboats, Columbia and Nefertiti are coming to Nantucket August 8 to 23. Prior to the war, the J class yachts were used for America’s Cup racing. After the war broke out, America’s Cup racing was temporarily suspended, and many of the boats and their lead keels were melted down for the war effort. In 1958, it was decided to re-start the America’s Cup again. The 12-meter class had been around since the 1920s and was deemed by authorities to be the optimal vessel for competition, given its design and competitive nature. Despite their name, these boats are much longer than 12-meters. The boats are constrained by a fairly complex formula that dictates things like length, sail area, and breadth. Given the variety of available permutations that fit within the formula, there are no two 12-meters that are identical. Typically, 12-meters range from about 63 up to 72 feet in length. And for many years, they were the standard-bearer for racing yachts and were the boat in which competitors raced for the America’s Cup, the oldest trophy in international sports. From 1958 until 1987, any group challenging for the Cup did so in a 12-meter, and the decades saw the creation of some of history’s most
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beautiful yachts. The first 12-meter to win the America’s Cup
with close friends and family and performing as a team. It is
was Columbia, a 70-foot beauty designed by legendary
all about the crew work.”
yachtsman Olin Stephens and skippered by notorious racecar driver Briggs Cunningham. During the trial series, Columbia
Hegarty has assembled the largest and finest fleet of America’s
eliminated the other three American contenders vying to
Cup 12-meters available for charter in the world for corporate
represent the United States to defend the America’s Cup, and
team-building regattas, family reunions, or a leisurely scenic
then swept the four-race series against the English challenger
cruise. The fleet also includes Nefertiti and American Eagle.
Sceptre in 1958 to win the America’s Cup. Incidentally, she
Nefertiti was built in Marblehead, Massachusetts in 1962, and
also recently won the 2019 12-meter World Championship in
designed by legendary sailor Ted Hood for the America’s Cup.
Newport, Rhode Island, along with many other regattas, so
She was considered the fastest boat that year. In 2020,
her racing pedigree continues to impress.
Nefertiti was purchased by Jack Klinck and underwent a major refit and restoration, and today looks more beautiful
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When asked what he loves about sailing a 12-meter, Columbia’s
than ever. Wait until you see her! American Eagle, designed
modest owner and Captain Kevin Hegarty responded, “The
and built by Luders in 1964, contended for the America’s
camaraderie and the ability of putting together a race crew
Cup and went on to be Ted Turner’s 1979 Fastnet winner
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and World Ocean Racing Champion. American Eagle was recently purchased by Nantucket summer resident Alexander Valcic. For those who would relish the chance to get out of the house and go out on one of these amazing boats, your wish has been granted. This summer, Hegarty, the owner of 12-Meter Yacht Charters in Newport, Rhode Island, will be bringing two of these gorgeous yachts to Nantucket. Columbia and Nefertiti will both be available from August 8 until August 22 for half- and full-day charters, and the charters will adhere to all guidelines in regard to coronavirus precautions. “These boats are iconic,” Hegarty said of the classic 12s. “To my mind, they’re the most elegant sailboats in the world.” Add to that the iconic setting of Nantucket Sound—arguably one of the greatest sailing venues anywhere in the world—and you’ve got the makings for a perfect day. And don’t let all the talk about sailboat racing scare you. There’s absolutely no sailing experience required to get out on the water. Kevin and his expert team will tailor your charter to fit your abilities and your desires. Each boat is under the command of a United States Coast Guard-licensed captain, along with two additional trained crewmembers. So whether you want to be totally hands-off while you lay back and watch the beautiful island sights from the water. Or you want to get involved in the sailing and even take the helm to feel the power of one of these iconic yachts, you’ll be right where you want to be under the watchful eyes of the skilled crew. For those who prefer power vessels, Hegarty will also be offering charters on the company’s 40-foot Hinckley Picnic Boat Elegance, yet another iconic water-going craft. The open seating area allows you and your guests to relax while gliding peacefully through the waters around Nantucket. And the Hinckley name is synonymous with luxury, so you are guaranteed comfort and style as you take in the island’s vistas from the water. Half-day charters run for three hours, from 10 AM – 1 PM and 2 – 5 PM, while full-day charters are seven hours.
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Sailboats can be chartered individually or as a pair, and charters can be as small as one passenger or as large as twelve per boat. Powerboat charters can accommodate up to six passengers. What’s more, the 12-meter Yacht Charters team will be happy to customize your experience. Challenging the next-door neighbors to a match race or just sliding along lazily as you pass Great Point Light, it’s tough to beat life on the water aboard a 12-meter! Non-alcoholic drinks will be provided with the charter, and passengers are invited to bring their own food and any other libations they might wish to have aboard. Sailors’ buffs—the nautical answer to a face mask—will also be available on-board as will hand sanitizer, and boats will be fully sanitized by the crew before and after each charter. “There are few places in the world where you can experience these boats first-hand,” Kevin said of the classic 12s. “And there are few places in the world as beautiful as Nantucket. It’s a perfect match.” Whether you choose to spend your time under power on a Hinckley or under sail on a 12-meter, you’ll experience Nantucket in an entirely new way. 12-Meter Yacht Charters offers seasonal charters aboard three classic 12-meters: Columbia, Nefertiti, and American Eagle at Bowen’s & Bannister’s Wharves in Newport, Rhode Island. Charters will be available on Nantucket from August 8 until August 23. To make a charter reservation while in Nantucket, August 8 to 23, please contact (401) 851-1216 or email sail@12meteryachtcharters.com. Check out their website at www.12meteryachtcharters.com.
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t was this past fall that Stephen Theroux had his mind set on finding a pair of socks to give to a friend who had recently visited him. Not just any socks, he had in his mind a nice, quality pair that somehow paid homage to “island time,” to the way of life 30 miles out to sea.
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shops downtown that the co-owner of Nantucket Architecture Group took a seat in front of his own computer to design just what he had envisioned, a pair of socks that are not only quality made and comfortable, but ones that are also Nantucketthemed, a wearable splash of nautical pride and nostalgia. It was then and there that Stephen’s sock company, 41º N 70º W Designs was born. Of Stephen’s initial designs, the architectural designer by day developed three different styles, prototypes that highlight various elements of island life. The first design called “Live to Sail” features a sailing knot and the Nantucket famous Compass Rose, along with “Live to Sail” on the bottom of the foot. The second design, coral-colored with blue islands is called the “Island Lifestyle,” and the third, a gray design with blue scallop shells is referred to as the “02554 Scallop.” Each design is made on U. S. soil, an important factor for Stephen. “I think they’re an ideal gift for a person who comes here and develops a connection to the island,” Stephen says. “They’re fantastic for wedding parties and groomsmen . . . it just catches on.” Never one to not be creative, Stephen has ideas for nearly five more prototypes in the near future. “The artist in me can never sit still, to be honest with you,” he says with a laugh. As a young man, Stephen originally ended up on Nantucket after hastily quitting his job at a design firm in Rhode Island. His girlfriend at the time (now Stephen’s wife Karen) was not too happy about this decision, but felt some relief when the two combed the job section of the paper in search of new
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employment and saw one promising opportunity on the island of Nantucket. “I got the job,” Stephen laughs, “and I moved in the middle of January, 31 years ago. Back then there were probably just two boats a day, one in the morning, one in the afternoon.” Stephen worked for a local architecture firm for many years before meeting business partner Bill McGuire and starting Nantucket Architecture Group, an established, onisland design firm that recently was awarded honors from the prestigious Massachusetts Preservation Trust for a property they renovated.
Staying true to his first love, architecture, Stephen says that his work here on the island is rewarding, in that he gets to bring
As a man of many talents, Stephen also enjoys getting in front
to life a client’s dreams. He says that like cooking, architecture
of a stove after a busy day at work. “I absolutely love cooking,”
and design are similar to following a recipe. “At the end, it
Stephen says. “My mom and dad taught me. They said if you
comes out like you imagined it,” he says.
can cook for yourself, you can do anything else. And so, I fell in love with cooking, it’s another creative outlet I have.”
As an active member of the community, Stephen volunteers his
When a friend inquired about Stephen cooking for a small
to hone his skills in the kitchen. “It’s funny that I live on an
graduation party of about 25 people, he quickly said yes to
island but, the one thing that drives me crazy is sitting idle on
the challenge, creating his next endeavor, a local catering
the beach,” Stephen laughs. “I can’t sit still.”
time at the Nantucket Ice Community rink, while also continuing
business called Isle Cook. Specialty dishes pan across the smorgasbord in terms of category, but seem to contain one
To purchase socks from 41º N 70 º W, go to the Gift Shop
delicious component, a seasonal or local ingredient on
at NantucketOnline.com
Nantucket that highlights each meal.
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Br okers &
AGENTS
you should know Meet some of Nantucket’s most successful brokers. They are willing to create a manageable portfolio of properties to show you. Call them to arrange this endeavor.
Robert Sarkisian . . . Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Island Properties Robert has been a broker with Island Properties since 2004 and has lived on Nantucket as a full-time resident for more than 26 years. Robert has many repeat clients as a result of his outstanding service and unique market knowledge and has been recognized as a top performer for Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices for the past three years. He earned the Chairman’s Circle Gold in 2017 and 2018 and Chairman's Circle Platinum in 2019 for outstanding sales performance. As founder and co-chair of Nantucket License Plate, an organization sponsored by the Nantucket Lighthouse School that supports non-profits on the island that benefit children, Robert was instrumental in raising more than $800,000 through its highly successful license plate initiative. A Brother Mason and the Worshipful Master at Union Lodge, F. & A.M., he received the 2015 Brother of the Year Award, and in 2019 was honored with the Grand Lodge’s Joseph Warren Distinguished Service Medal. In 2015 Robert was named one of “Nantucket’s Brightest Stars” by the island’s Inquirer and Mirror newspaper for his contributions to island life, and in 2016 Nantucket Today magazine named him as one of ten individuals who make a difference. Originally from Natick, Massachusetts, Robert is a graduate of The Ohio State University, Fisher College of Business.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Island Properties 35A Old South Road, Nantucket MA 02554 p. 508.228.6999 ext. 20 | c. 508.292.0665 | email: robert@islandpropertiesre.com | www.islandpropertiesre.com
MaryBeth Gibson ...... M a ury
People Soth eby's International Realt y
Marybeth has been a full time resident of Nantucket for twenty-five years. Her knowledge of the Nantucket real estate market enhances her understanding of the challenges of the housing issues on the island. She has developed an awareness as to what people need and want in this unique community. Marybeth and her husband Christopher own Christopher’s Home Furnishings. She has a passion for interior design and this, coupled with her knowledge of construction has been beneficial for sellers and buyers when they need to imagine the potential of a property. When not selling real estate, Marybeth enjoys traveling to exotic places and entertaining with friends and family.
Maury People Sotheby's International Realty 37 Main Street • Mailing: 37 Main Street, Nantucket MA 02554 p. 508.228.1881 Ext. 110 | c. 508.325.2897 | email: marybeth@maurypeople.com | www.maurypeople.com
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John F. Trudel III ..... Atlantic East Nantucket Real Estate John set foot on the island in the summer of 1989 and knew right away, while rounding Brant Point on the slow boat, that Nantucket was the place he wanted to call home. John and his wife Susan have lived on the island full-time for over twentyfive years, Celebrating 29 years of being happily married, raising two wonderful young men, Jackie age 24 and Zander age 20. John has been actively involved in the community, coaching youths in baseball, soccer, basketball and lacrosse. He has held positions on various island boards, including the Nantucket Little League, Nantucket Student Lacrosse (president for three years), Nantucket Platform Tennis Association (president for one year) and Nantucket Student Soccer. In addition to real estate sales, John is currently serving on the Nantucket Planning Board, of which he was recently elected unanimously to the position of Vice-Chairperson, Nantucket Planning & Economic Development Commission and Community Preservation Committee. John owns and operates TPM, Inc., a construction and property management company. John’s skills and experience as a contractor, property manager and real estate agent allow him to help individual buyers and sellers see a property, not only for its current strengths and values, but also for its potential. Let John share his enthusiasm and love of the island with you, whether you are buying, selling or renting a property on the island he calls home. Atlantic East Nantucket Real Estate 82 Easton Street • Mailing: Box 1407, Nantucket MA 02554 p. 508.228.7707 Ext. 234 | c. 508.648.8870 | f. 508.228.7780 | email: john@nantucketrealestate.com | www.nantucketrealestate.com
Carol Coffin ...... Great Point Properties Carol has been involved in Island real estate since her marriage in 1968 to Bernie, a native Nantucketer. She grew up in Garden City, N. Y. and was educated at Green Mountain College, in Vermont, and at Boston University. She has raised two children and has worked in real estate on Nantucket, where she is a Massachusetts Broker and in Florida, where she is a salesperson. Carol is available to show and discuss property for both sales and rentals. Having pride in the island and in maintaining its integrity and history is a large part of Carol’s interest in assisting buyers, sellers, tenants and homeowners for vacation rentals. Carol’s interests are bridge, Mah Jongg, golf and sharing Nantucket Island with her five grandchildren. Carol and her husband, Bernie, own the historic ’Sconset PO office building which received the first Nantucket Preservation award and plaque. The Coffins continue their support for ’Sconset Trust, ’Sconset Civic Association, Nantucket Historical Association, Sankaty Golf & Beach Club and the ’Sconset Casino. Great Point Properties One North Beach Street • Mailing: One North Beach Street, Nantucket MA 02554 c. 1.508.560.2916 | p. 508.228.2266 | f. 508.228.2321 | email: carol@greatpointproperties.com www.greatpointproperties.com
Bernie Coffin ...... ’Sconset Real Estate Bernie is a multi-generation Nantucket native, on both his maternal and paternal lines. ’Sconset Real Estate originally began in the 1950s and is located in the ’Sconset Post Office Building in the Village Square, owned by Bernie and his wife, Carol. A total historic restoration of the building by the Coffins earned them a Nantucket Preservation Trust award in 2007. Bernie has been a broker and involved in the business on-Island since 1965, continuing to support the Island, its history and preservation. He has served on the boards of the Nantucket Cottage Hospital, the Nantucket New School and the ’Sconset Chapel and as the long-time treasurer of NAREB, the Island's association of real estate brokers. He enjoys golf and the views of Sankaty Lighthouse and the expansive moors. He loves to share his history and knowledge of the Island with clients for rentals and sales.
’Sconset Real Estate Post Office Square, 6 Main Street • Mailing: Box 860, Siasconset, MA 02564 c. 508.560.2917 | p. 508.257.6335 | f. 508.257.4655 | email: berniec@sconsetrealestate.com www.sconsetrealestate.com | www.greatpointproperties.com
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Lisa Winn ...... Maury People Sotheby's International Realty What is it that makes Lisa Winn’s three decades of experience as a sales and rental agent at Maury People Sotheby’s International Realty extraordinary? It is the fresh and open approach she takes when listening to her clients and customers. When clients express the criteria for their ideal Nantucket property, whether it be a Nantucket “forever” home or a summer rental, they talk about the physical attributes of a property: number of bedrooms, water views and amenities. Because she truly listens, Lisa hears far more than a list of property requirements. She hears her clients expressing their desire to create a legacy – a lifetime of wonderful Nantucket memories for their family or a sound financial investment or, perhaps, both. It’s that ability to match a property with individual client needs through critical listening skills, an open mind and an intimate knowledge of island real estate history and current trends that has made Lisa one of the top producing island real estate agents. It’s also why you want Lisa Winn to be your Nantucket agent.
Maury People Sotheby's International Realty 37 Main Street • Mailing: 37 Main Street, Nantucket MA 02554 p. 508.228.1881 Ext. 126 | c. 617.281.1500 | email: lisa@maurypeople.com | www.maurypeople.com
GARY WINN ..... Maury People Sotheby's International Realty Highly respected throughout Nantucket’s real estate community, Gary’s proven knowledge of the political process of permitting, zoning, development, financing and investment sectors is invaluable to his clients. Gary’s clients attest to his consistent discretion, loyalty and dedication. His positive approach and client level service over the past 30 years has led to his rise as owner and Principal Broker of Maury People Sotheby’s International Realty. When not selling real estate, Gary can be found with his wife, Grainne, and daughter, Morgan, skiing, running and enjoying time together.
Maury People Sotheby's International Realty 37 Main Street • Mailing: 37 Main Street, Nantucket MA 02554 p. 508.228.1881 Ext. 115 | c. 508.330.3069 | email: gary@maurypeople.com | www.maurypeople.com
Linda Bellevue ...... Atlantic East nantucket Real Estate Linda Bellevue is a highly motivated, dedicated and savvy real estate professional, who strives to be the best with her wealth of knowledge and experience in sales of Nantucket properties. Her attention to details, along with people skills, sets her apart. Most of her new clientele are referrals from countless repeat customers. Linda’s warm, caring and efficient style will turn you, too, into a client for life. Persistence, hard work and dedication to excellence have established Linda Bellevue as a leader in her profession. She is highly regarded by her colleagues for honesty and integrity. With more than 30 years of Nantucket Real Estate experience, Linda has the skills that are crucial to communicating, negotiating and navigating you through what has become a sophisticated real estate market. Linda is a member of both the Massachusetts and Cape Cod & Islands Board of Realtors, the Nantucket Association Real Estate Brokers and has a degree of GRI (Graduate of Realtor Institute) and CBR (Certified Buyers Representative). All of the associations uphold a strict code of ethics and assure that their members are up to date on all the newest marketing techniques and real estate law.
Atlantic East Nantucket Real Estate 82 Easton Street • Mailing: Box 1407, Nantucket MA 02554 p. 508.228.7707 Ext. 235 | c. 508.325.2700 | f. 508.228.7780 | email: linda@nantucketrealestate.com | www.nantucketrealestate.com
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his historic home has been beautifully renovated using as many original materials as possible . . . moldings, trim, floors, doors, etc.
All bedrooms are en-suite. Large private patio area, with beautiful perennial garden one block from Main Street and two blocks from the harbor. Lovely historic charm and island beauty with modern amenities. Ready for summer occupancy. Being sold completely furnished. Town $3,300,000
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Marybeth Gibson, Sales & Rentals at Maury People Sotheby’s International Realty 37 Main Street • 508.325.2897 • marybeth@maurypeople.com Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated. Equal Housing Opportunity.
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Easy Summer living in this new, stunning, bright, open modern design by Emeritus. Perched high on Pilgrim Road, this home offers peace and tranquility and is conveniently located right off of Cliff Road. This sought after location allows for easy access to Town and is only moments away from north shore beaches and the Westmoor Club. Relax and enjoy the beautiful outdoors with southwest breezes and warm sunshine by your refreshing swimming pool. Make this special home your personal pilgrimage! Cliff $4,450,000
Robert Sarkisian, Broker / Principal at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Island Properties 35A Old South Road • 508.292.0665 • robert@islandpropertiesre.com Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated. Equal Housing Opportunity.
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arpe Diem is a wonderful, completely private property perched on a high hilltop overlooking the moors and Polpis Harbor and abuts literally hundreds of acres of conservation land. The main house, was redone in 2011 from top to bottom and has many luxury features including marble throughout the kitchen and bathrooms, beautiful wood floors, two master en suites, including a 1stfloor suite with a handicap–friendly bathroom, full sound system, wine cellar, gym and sauna. 3+ acre estate with harbor views. Polpis $5,495,000
Robert Sarkisian, Broker / Principal at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Island Properties 35A Old South Road • 508.292.0665 • robert@islandpropertiesre.com Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated. Equal Housing Opportunity.
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eautiful brand new construction by Graham Goldsmith Architecture and decorated by Christopher’s of Nantucket. Delectable views of both Nantucket harbor and Monomoy creeks make this property a rare find. Three full floors of just completed living space include 6 bedrooms, a wonderful open floor plan, stately kitchen, see through fireplace, bonus office and media rooms, as well as spacious garage. A wrap around porch and nicely landscaped blue stone patio. This house has a refined and stylish feel that appreciates the dazzling water views. Private path access from the top of the driveway to Monomoy beach leads to summer boating or paddle board fun. Too many wonderful details to list, this special property really must be seen to be appreciated. Home has approved pool permit. 10 Monomoy Creek Road $5,495,000.
J Pepper Frazier Company 19 Centre Street • 508.228.3202 • jpfco.com
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ouse is brilliantly sited on a natural peninsula to take advantage of views of both the Nantucket Harbor, Town and Monomoy creeks, stunning Brant Point sunsets, and easy direct beach access. Brand new construction with sophisticated and classic architecture lines and no execution detail excluded. This home boasts a spacious and deluxe chef’s kitchen, flowing floor plan, media room, central elevator, 6 bedrooms all en suite, and picture perfect balconies for sailboat viewing. Exterior features include wrap around porches, a lovely pool with integrated hot tub, stone gas fire pit and large blue stone patios. 12 Monomoy Creek Road $15,995,000.
J Pepper Frazier Company 19 Centre Street • 508.228.3202 • jpfco.com
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ocated on a landscaped acre moments to Surfside beaches, 115 Surfside Road features a custom, sophisticated 6 bedroom, 6 full, 2 half bath beach house with three levels of living space, a pool cabana with loft and full bath and Pebble-Tec pool built in 2019 with multiple large yard areas. The rooms are generously proportioned with a great flow that seamlessly blends the interior with the exterior with the many French doors throughout. Stylish trim details and A/V throughout. Sold fully furnished. Rented for the 2020 season for approx. $300k gross. 115 Surfside Road $4,895,000.
J Pepper Frazier Company 19 Centre Street • 508.228.3202 • jpfco.com
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his beautiful and thoughtfully renovated five bedroom Greek Revival home decorated by Orrick & Company of Greenwich, CT, has been built to the highest standards and with the most luxurious finishes — it is located in the heart of Nantucket in a quiet residential neighborhood with two generous off-street parking spaces. Three floors of impeccably designed space with five bedrooms, four and a half baths, several living rooms, three fireplaces and a sophisticated chef’s kitchen, offer magnificent space for large gatherings of family and friends. 26 Pine Street $3,495,000
J Pepper Frazier Company 19 Centre Street • 508.228.3202 • jpfco.com
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uxury fuses with space and comfort across from the Miacomet golf course. This extensive home has ocean views, golf course views, multiple indoor and outdoor living areas, and is walkable to beaches and the third hole. Located on a full acre, this is a true family compound with six plus bedrooms. Masterfully built with custom finishes, high end details and many remarkable extras including an attached two car garage. There is a large and wonderfully applianced dual island gourmet kitchen, stately stone fireplace, coffered living area, massive amounts of trim detail, built ins, and thoughtful storage. 2 West Miacomet Road $4,495,000.
J Pepper Frazier Company 19 Centre Street • 508.228.3202 • jpfco.com
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