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Welcome...
On behalf of the Execu琀ve Board of NAREB, welcome to Nantucket!
There are many sources of informa琀on about real estate on Nantucket and we are pleased to offer this consolidated guide that addresses the most common ques琀ons asked by buyers.
About the Nantucket Associa琀on of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB)
NAREB was founded in the mid 1980’s by the few principal brokers opera琀ng on Nantucket at that 琀me. They felt that the island community would be be琀er served by having an organiza琀on of real estate professionals who worked in a coopera琀ve manner, had consistent standards and shared informa琀on.
Founding members included local real estate legends Grace Coffin, Marjorie Colley, Hammie Heard, Ann Killen and H. Flint Ranney. In the early years, before the advent of computers and the internet, the organiza琀on had fewer than a dozen members and no mul琀ple lis琀ng service. Mee琀ngs were held in the back room at the historic Jared Coffin House and lis琀ngs were simply adver琀sed in the local newspapers. Today, there are more than 50 NAREB member firms comprised of brokers, sales associates and associate appraisers.
In addi琀on to engaging LINK Nantucket, our own mul琀ple lis琀ng service, NAREB produces a highquality color publica琀on called Nantucket Home Magazine, oversees professional standards and offers con琀nuing educa琀on for our members, volunteers in the community and supports many of Nantucket’s nonprofit organiza琀ons. The majority of NAREB members live and work on Nantucket yearround and serve the community in many ways, including giving of their 琀me to commi琀ee and volunteer work. Our members are professional, informed and are the consummate resource for informa琀on on everything related to Nantucket. We encourage all to respect our local tradi琀ons and rules and regula琀ons. A昀er all, we truly are in the same boat here!
We hope that you are as happy as we are to be on Nantucket. One of the quali琀es that makes our island unique is the apprecia琀on we have for the natural and historic environment, as well as our keen sense of community. As NAREB members, we pride ourselves on our experience, local knowledge and ability to navigate smoothly in this very special market. Please reach out to a NAREB member office and take the first step towards a great real estate experience!
Debbie Dilworth, NAREB President 2024
NAREB 2024 Execu琀ve Board
President
VicePresident
Treasurer
Secretary
Past President
AtLarge Member
AtLarge Member
Debbie Dilworth
Brian Sullivan
Susan Shepherd
Kate Sayle
Penny Dey
Robert Sarkisian
Lisa Winn
To contact NAREB: editor@narebonline.com www.narebonline.com
ACK Dis琀nc琀ve Proper琀es
Fernando ColonOsorio
5083254432 PO Box 254 Nantucket, MA 02554 ackdp.com
Advisors Living
Merit McIntyre 6173757900 136 Newbury St Boston, MA 02116 advisorsliving.com
Atlan琀c East Nantucket Real Estate
Penny Dey
5082287707 82 Easton St Nantucket, MA 02554 nantucketrealestate.com
Bamber Real Estate
Ronnie Bamber
5082281416 Nantucket, MA 02554 bamberrealestate.com
Bantry Way Brokerage
Andrew Lane 6179979041 587 E Broadway Boston, MA 02127 bantryway.com
Bass Point Realty
Michael Glowacki 5082286515 85 Pleasant St Nantucket, MA 02554 basspointrealty.com
Berkshire Hathaway/ Island Proper琀es Michael O'Mara
Robert Sarkisian
5082286999 35A Old South Rd Nantucket, MA 02554 islandproper琀esre.com
Boyce Realty
David and Dana Boyce 5082576962 PO Box 453 Siasconset, MA 02564
The Carroll Company
Cliff Carroll
5087712000
135 Minton Lane W Barnstable, MA 02668 cliffcarrollhomes.com
Cha琀ieldTaylor RE
Moncure Cha琀ieldTaylor
5082285828 PO Box 1881 Nantucket, MA 02554
Chris琀e's Interna琀onal RE
Atlan琀c Brokerage
Doug Gra琀an 5082286000 7 Bayberry Court Nantucket, MA 02554 cireab.com
Coastal Point Proper琀es
Sofia Noom
5089013257
100 Independence Dr Hyannis, MA 02554 coastalpointproper琀es.com
Coldwell Banker Realty
Pauline Benne琀 6173782217
826 Boylston St Chestnut Hill, MA 02467 coldwellbankerhomes.com
Compass Real Estate of MA
Meg Andrews 6172063333 126 Newbury St, 2nd Floor Boston, MA 02116 compass.com
Congdon & Coleman RE
Stephen Maury
5083255000
57 Main St, PO Box 1199 Nantucket, MA 02554 congdonandcolemanrealestate.com
Craigville Realty
Mar琀n Traywick
5087753174
648 Craigville Beach Rd W Hyannisport, MA 02672 craigvillerealty.com
Denby Real Estate
Kate Ranney Sayle
5082282522 PO Box 901 Nantucket, MA 02554 denby.com
Dilworth Real Estate Nantucket
Debbie Dilworth
5082212956 PO Box 2163 Nantucket, MA 02564 dilworthrealestatenantucket.com
Douglas Elliman of MA LLC
Kevin Ahearn 6172276070
20 Park Plaza, Suite 820 Boston, MA 02116
douglaselliman.com
Engel & Volkers
Valerie Post 61793641944
6 Gloucester St Boston, MA 02115 evusa.com
Fisher Real Estate
Brian Sullivan
5082284407 21 Main Street Nantucket, MA 02554 fishernantucket.com
Great Point Proper琀es
Edward Sanford
Bill Liddle
Greg McKechnie
5082282266
1 North Beach St Nantucket, MA 02554 greatpointproper琀es.com
Grey Lady Proper琀es
James Cooper
5082288284 PO Box 2668 Nantucket, MA 02584 jimcooperack@gmail.com
The Hanley Garre琀e
Group LLC
Jay Hanley
5082285543 12 Amelia Dr Nantucket, MA 02554 hanleydevelopment.com
Jordan Real Estate
David Callahan
5082284449
8 Federal St Nantucket, MA 02554 jordanre.com
J. Pepper Frazier Co
J. Pepper Frazier, II
Dalton T. Frazier
5082283202
19 Centre Street Nantucket, MA 02554 jpfco.com
Keller Williams
David McCarthy 1340 Centre Street, #202
Newton, MA 02459 6179699000 kwchestnuthill.com
Land Vest Nantucket
Joanna Dresser 6175846855
37 Old South Rd #5 Nantucket, MA 02554
Lee Real Estate
Jeff Lee 5083255800 10 S Beach St Nantucket, MA 02554 leerealestate.com
Maury People/Sothebys
Interna琀onal Real Estate
Gary Winn 5082281881 37 Main Street Nantucket, MA 02554 maurypeople.com
Mo琀 and Chace/Sotheby's Interna琀onl Real Estate
Joshua Cullion 4013143000 100 Exchange St Commercial Unit D Providence, RI 02903 mo琀andchace.com
Nantucket Rentals & Sales
Niki Picinich 9174144979 31 Autopscot Circle Nantucket, MA 02554
Northeast Advisors, Inc.
Evan Dean 5086358380 Zero Main St, 2nd Floor Nantucket, MA 02554 northeastadvisors.com
Osprey Real Estate
Brian Schereschewsky 31 Quaise Rd Nantucket, MA 02554
Re/Max Signature
Proper琀es
Marilyn Green
5085094775
205 Turnpike Rd, Southborough, MA 01772
Shepherd Real Estate
Susan Shepherd 5082285668 28 Easy Street Nantucket, MA 02554 nantucketre.com
Tea Rose Realty
Tom Miner tearoserealty@msn.com
Territory Real Estate
Terry Sanford 6172163870 867 Boylston St, Suite 400 Boston, MA 02116
Today Real Estate
Todd Machnik
5085688130 1533 Falmouth Rd Centerville MA, 02632 todayrealestate.com
Vaughan Machado
Real Estate
Vaughan Machado 5082285062 5 Sesapana Rd Nantucket, MA 02554
Welch & Associates Inc.
Stephen Welch 7 Nashaquisset Ln Nantucket, MA 02554 welchassociates.com
Westbrook Real Estate
Robert & Daryl Westbrook
5082576206 PO Box 262 Siasconset, MA 02564 westbrookrealestate.com
William Raveis Real Estate
Chris Raveis
5082289117 17 Main St Nantucket, MA 02554 raveis.com
The Zillow Group
Qadra Evans
2065162255
1301 2nd Ave, Floor 31 Sea琀le, WA 98101 zillowgroup.com
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Editorial: Suzanne Daub nantucketrealestatebook@gmail.com
Design: Sarah Morneau
Cover photo by Susan Tedford
Nantucket Home Real Estate News & Property Listings is a publication of the Nantucket Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB), published four times a year. The print version is distributed free on Nantucket & elsewhere; the digital version is available at NantucketRealEstateBook.com. All contents of this magazine, including without limitations the design, advertisements, photos, & editorial content, are copyrighted 2024 by Coastal Internet Access, Inc (CIA, Inc.). No portion of this magazine may be copied, reprinted, or reproduced in any form without express written permission of CIA, Inc.
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Nantucket Autumn and Holiday Event Highlights
Here are some regularly scheduled autumn events plus a few favorites of the winter season. For a calendar of events updated daily, visit The Insider’s Guide to Nantucket: Nantucket.net.
Island Art & Design
Wet Paint Weekend: October 11 to 13
Nantucket Artists Association hosts this special fall celebration of the arts with gatherings, plein air art events, silent and live art auctions, and a Wet Paint Dinner. Details at NantucketArts.org
Decorative Arts on Nantucket: nha.org
The Nantucket Historical Association’s Decorative Arts programs are dedicated to celebrating and reviving Nantucket’s rich tradition of early American decorative arts. Classes & workshops are inperson and online: full schedule and registration at nha.org
Autumn Art Exhibitions
Nantucket Artists Association: NantucketArts.org
Oct. 4 to Nov. 9: Autumn Leaves in the Big Gallery, 12 Straight Wharf
Oct. 18 to Nov. 16: People’s Choice 2024 in the AAN Gallery at 19 Washington Street
Nov. 8 to Dec. 13: AAN Holiday Showcase at the VAC, Amelia Drive
Nov. 29 to 30: AAN Holiday PopUp #1 in the Big Gallery, Straight Wharf
Nov. 29: Opening Reception for Holiday Small Works Show
Nov. 29 to Dec. 21: Holiday Small Works in the AAN Gallery at 19 Washington Street
Dec. 6: Cool Yule Stroll Reception
Dec. 6 to 8: AAN Holiday PopUp #2 in the Big Gallery, Straight Wharf
Live Music
2024 Levitate Flannel Jam at Cisco Brewers: October 14
Live music, experiential art, activities for kids and more. Tickets at levitateflanneljam.com
Holiday Classics with Amanda Mena: December 7
Holiday standards by Amanda Mena (Winner of The Voice) & her band at The Dreamland. Cash bar receptions before & after in the Harborview Room & Deck. Tickets at NantucketDreamland.org
Cand...live music through Autumn at Cisco Brewery: 5 Bartlett Farm Rd
The Rose & Crown: 23 S. Water St
Brotherhood’s Cisco Surf Bar: 23 Broad St
The Gaslight: 3 N. Union Street
The Chicken Box: 16 Dave Street
The Muse: 44 Surfside Road
The Nantucket Hotel: 77 Easton Street
Evening Activities
Maria Mitchell Association Autumn Evening Events MariaMitchell.org
Open Night Stargazing:
September 18, 23, 25, October 2, 4, 9, & 11
Professional astronomers guide visitors in viewing astronomical objects through MMA’s telescopes at Loines Observatory.
Fall Night Marine Ecology Field Trip: October 5
Join MMA’s Aquarium staff to learn about the fish, squid, crabs, and more that come out to feed at night in the shallow water.
Full Moon Nature Walk: October 17 & November 15
Join MMA Executive Director, Joanna Roche, on a peaceful one hour walk under the light of the full Moon.
Cobblestones & Cranberries Fall Fashion Show: October 12 at 6 pm
See trending fall fashions curated by local boutiques. Evening includes giveaways, a DJ, cash bar. Tickets at the NantucketChamber.org.
Nantucket Shorts Festival: October 13 at 5 pm • NantucketShorts.com
Celebrating short films inspired by or created on Nantucket. Screen short films between 2 and 10 minutes in length by filmmakers who range from experienced to firsttimers. A discussion with the filmmakers will follow the screening in the Dreamland and all films will be shown on NCTV.
Nantucket Atheneum Classes & Fun: NantucketAtheneum.org
Yearround, our island’s public library offers evening programs for all ages that include: Open Mic Nights, Game Nights, Tarot Class, Knitting Group, & more. Check their website for current offerings. continued on page 9
Numbers calculated from February 15, 2024 to August 15, 2024. Buyers hailed from AR, AZ, CA, CT, DC, DE, FL, IL, MA, MD, ME, NC, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TX, VA, WA, WY and Ontario. The best month for number of sales was July 2024 with a total dollar amount of $76,167,370. Sta琀s琀cs provided by Nantucket Comparable Sales Service.
Number of proper琀es sold during the past 6 months:
128
(includes commercial, lots, 琀meshares, foreclosures, etc.)
Proper琀es sold at an average of 96% of the list price.
Of that,94 were houses, and 17were lots (“houses” doesn’t always include condos or coops, and that number does not include foreclosures)
Average purchase price (rounded): $4,307,630 Houses $3,545,590 Lots
Average 琀me on the market:
5 months
Highest dollar sale in the past 6 months: $24,000,000 House $12,000,000 Lot
$111M
Lowest dollar sale in the past 6 months: $100,000 House $125,000 Lot
Event Highlights
Live Theatre
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Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket
On stage through September 28; tickets at theatrenantucket.org
Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks is a masterclass in comedy and wit as these two unlikely partners find that their differences might just be what make them the most similar.
Elin Hilderbrand’s Winter Street by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket
On stage November 26 to December 8; tickets at theatrenantucket.org
Follow the unforgettable story of the Quinn Family on Nantucket through holiday magic, a couple of weddings, insider trading, deaths, births, pillpopping, exloves, new loves, old exloves... Celebrate the season with the firstever stage adaptation of Elin Hilderbrand's work.
Meet Nantucket’s Natural World
5th Annual CrossIsland Hike: September 28, 8 am
A four to eighthour hike that starts at the beach end of Hoick’s Hollow Road in ‘Sconset & ends at Settler’s Landing in Madaket. Rain Date Oct. 5. Details at NantucketLandBank.org
Nantucket Walkabout Guided Wilderness Hikes WalkNantucket.com
Offering natural history walks on Nantucket's protected lands all over the island. Hikes inform on how the island was created by the last glacier, Nantucket’s unique collection of plants & wildlife, about Native Americans & European settlers, conservation efforts, & more.
Maria Mitchell Association mariamitchell.org for full schedule
With its Aquarium, Natural Science Museum, Historic Mitchell House, Vestal Street Observatory, and the Loines Observatory, the Maria Mitchell Association offers events & programs into October to quench everyone’s thirst for science education and research.
Linda Loring Nature Foundation • llnf.org LLNF is dedicated to being stewards of the property & fostering learning that promotes environmental literacy. Walking trails, field trips, environmental education programs, and collaborative activities.
Maritime Fun
FISHING:
Nantucket 2024 Inshore Classic: Fishing Tourney through October 12
Nantucket’s 5week fishing tourney organized by the Nantucket Anglers Club is open to local & visiting anglers. Rules & details at nantucketinshoreclassic.com
Herbert T
Captain Fred Tonkin on the Herbert T sport fishing boat will take you to where the blues are biting. All the equipment provided for up to 6 people. Book one of his 21/2hour trips by calling 5082286655.
BOAT CHARTERS ABOARD:
The Endeavor
Private charters & perperson fare sailing trips around Nantucket waters. Help the crew set sail or relax & enjoy the ride. Book at endeavorsailing.com
Nantucket by Water
A local familyrun company dedicated to providing a variety of unique tours and cruises to individuals and families of all age groups. Book at nantucketbywater.com
Autumn & Holiday Benefits, Festivals & Fun
Nantucket Island Fair: September 21 & 22 from 10 am to 4 pm NantucketIslandFair.com
Livestock tent, harvest tent, country fair games, demonstrations, live music, competitions, car show, & more at Tom Nevers Field. Admission is $30 per car; $10 per bikers & walkers.
Run for Recovery: September 29 • addictionsolutionsnantucket.com
The race will feature the traditional 5K Run and 2mile walk, based at Bartlett’s Farm with the run/walk being on Land Bank routes. Monies raised benefit Addiction Solutions of Nantucket.
Fall Restaurant Week: September 30 to October 6
Participating island eateries offer special autumn dishes, festive beverages, and special prices. Event details at NantucketChamber.org.
Nantucket Half Marathon: October 13
Register for this annual event at Nantuckethalfmarathon.com
NCF Fall Festival & Batacular Bike Race: October 27, 10 am to 3 pm
Hayrides, kids’ games, a Nanpuppet show, live music. Festival admission is free: bring cash or cards for the food trucks. Register for the bike race at NantucketConservation.org
Halloween Downtown on Nantucket: October 31
Adults & children are invited to don Halloween costumes and gather on Main Street to join the parade and trickortreat together. Main Street will be closed to traffic. Costume judging held around 3 pm by the Main Street Fountain: parade follows.
Festival of Wreaths: November 27December 1
Special Evening Celebration November 26
This event features an array of beautifully designed & decorated wreaths. Visitors may bid on their favorites in a silent auction to benefit the NHA's yearround outreach efforts. Closed on Thanksgiving Day. Details at nha.org
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Putting Your Island Gardens to Bed for Winter
By Meg Glidden
Putting gardens to bed is a lot like putting children to bed. There is a proper order to things, and not all gardens go to bed willingly. For instance, the asparagus bed. I’m done with that one by the end of June but have to keep watering and weeding until the ferns die back naturally in November. I’ve reduced the weeding by underplanting with strawberries, keeping the early harvest/late bedtimes together. Like all my perennials, a deep watering and thick blanket of mulch gets my asparagus through the winter.
Blackberries, raspberries, and wineberries (my favorite) are more like teenagers at bedtime. They can be left alone until well after “midnight.” The best time to prune these berries is when the seed catalogs arrive right after Christmas. That way, you can put your gardening enthusiasm to good use. Vines that bore last summer can be cut to the ground, as can those which have escaped the berry patch. Wineberries especially are enthusiastic (most would say invasive) spreaders. Clipping the ends of berry canes will encourage more side shoots, hence, more berries. Grape vines are a different story. They need to be cut back hard while winter dormant. Think of them as teens who need a curfew. They bear best when severely pruned. Left on their own, they’ll grow plenty of leaves and bear small, sour grapes. Blueberries, on the other hand, only need to have dead wood removed and a little pruning for shape. Plenty of mulch protects them from winter frosts.
Fruit trees get put to bed like elderly parents. First of all: a clean, fresh bed. Remove all fallen leaves and fruit. This goes to the dump, not the compost. We do not want to return bugs to the bed in the spring. Fruit trees need hydration—as in plenty of water—right up to frost. Their feet get cold, so they appreciate a nice blanket of wood chips. Trunks need to be wrapped too: a white spiral plastic wrap will prevent both sunscald and rodent damage. Pruning of fruit trees waits until spring.
Before getting to the heavy feeders of the garden, we need to talk about soil enrichment. As island soil is mostly sand, there is no point in adding fertilizer. Liquid fertilizers go straight down, eventually into the aquifer or ponds. Sandy soils need compost. I am blessed with chicken house shavings, cleaned out weekly, to improve my beds. Even so, the nitrogen levels are high, while phosphorus and potassium levels are barely adequate. I have used a home test kit but plan to get better information by sending a sample to the UMass/Amherst laboratory in the spring. This winter, I will be collecting biochar from my woodstove. Biochar is made from clean, burnt wood. I use a wood stove and shut the flue when the fire gets low. The wood burns down to chunks—not all the way to ash. When fully cooled, these chunks can be saved in a metal trash. Add to it an equal amount of compost, wait a month, and the chunks become biochar. Biochar has tiny spaces for both microorganisms and for holding water. This is excellent conditioner and fertilizer for vegetable and flower beds. A oneinch layer sprinkled on before mulching will feed the garden all next summer and beyond.
Vegetable beds need all the detritus of the summer removed before seeding with a cover crop. This year I’m trying microclover and creeping thyme. In the past I’ve used winter rye as a cover crop. Winter rye grows fabulously well but is hard to get rid of when I want to plant. Cover it with rubber sheeting in early spring: you can use anything that completely blocks out the sun. Then remove the cover, and plant your veggies in undisturbed soil. I’m hoping the microclover and creeping thyme can just be covered with an inch of biochar and four or so inches of mulch in preparation for planting.
Speaking of clean beds, tender roses need proper babying for the winter. Nantucket is on the border of hardiness zones for roses. Go all out to protect them from our freeze/thaw cycle. First, take away all those black spot damaged leaves.
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Prune the roses down to 24 feet, keeping only the sturdiest branches. Mulch the roots then wrap them in burlap or a rose cone, like a swaddled baby, to protect them from the wind.
Now for the diva of the gardening world: hydrangeas. First, you have to figure out what type you have. Oakleaf and Bigleaf Hydrangeas bloom on old wood. If you prune them now, you’ll get no flowers next season. Smooth and Panicle Hydrangeas bloom on new wood, so prune these in late winter. Mountain Hydrangeas bloom on both, so cutting back in August by about a third will assure you get blossoms next spring. The Bigleaf Hydrangeas are the most problematic to bed down. Of course, wrapping in burlap against the winter cold is wise. Unfortunately, waking and sleeping while wrapped causes flower loss. If the buds wake on one of those lovely 50degree days we sometimes get during March while still wrapped in burlap, they turn brown and drop off. Or a late frost could kill the new growth. Divas require diligent, constant attention—they do, however, bloom gloriously when they get it.
All of this tidying and clearing out leaves me with a desire to plant something, anything. Fortunately, one of everyone’s favorite vegetables is ready to be planted. Garlic cloves should be tucked into their beds during autumn and harvested in July. They are a cheerful sign of gardeningtocome to get one through the winter. Nothing eats them but us. German Red and Music—both hardneck varieties—are my favorites. The curly scapes make excellent pesto.
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Sconset Waterfront
Sankaty Head Road
Gallaher
Trudel
Paradis & Roberta White 15 Meader Street #C
$3,250,000 | Jenny Paradis & Roberta White
Welcome to your stunning waterfront retreat on the picturesque
New England Island of Nantucket,
Welcome to your stunning waterfront retreat on the picturesque New England Island of Nantucket - 36 Easton Street. This exquisite single-family home features nine bedrooms and 9 1/2 bathrooms, newly renovated and expanded to offer incomparable luxury and comfort. Step inside the 昀rst 昀oor and be captivated by the elegant beachy style, professionally decorated to create a serene and welcoming atmosphere. The 昀rst 昀oor offers an open 昀oor plan with a breathtaking panoramic water view. Enjoy the spacious layout with a large luxury fully equipped kitchen, complete with a generous walk-in pantry with an extra fridge, and freezer. All appliances are top-of-the-line, ensuring a seamless cooking experience. Walk out of the kitchen and enjoy your morning tea on the covered porch on rainy days or cozy up by the indoor 昀replace on chilly evenings. The 昀rst 昀oor is also home to one primary bedroom, media room and a second bedroom, while the second 昀oor offers another primary bedroom with its own private outdoor shower and terrace, perfect for enjoying the unique harbor views and activities. Stay in the stunning bedroom next to the primary bedroom with its own spacious terrace and enjoy the tranquil views of the harbor waking up and evening cocktails as the sun sets over the water.
EXCLUSIVELY LISTED BY
Hedyeh Renstrup
+1( 203) 231 9134
hedyeh@maurypeople.com
Additionally, two more bedrooms on the second 昀oor provide relaxing space for guests and family. Ascend to the private third 昀oor, featuring a bedroom with gorgeous water views, also ideal for a home of昀ce or personal sanctuary. Outside, you’ll 昀nd another outdoor shower and an oversized 2-car garage with two spacious bedrooms above, one with water views and the other with views of the salt marsh. One of these bedrooms has been transformed into a beautiful fully equipped gym with a kitchenette, full bath, and an additional washer and dryer. Store your kayaks, paddle boards and bikes in the garage or underneath the house and launch straight from your own beach. Conveniently located moments from town, you’ll have easy access to several fun restaurants and shops. Enjoy morning activities at the nearby beaches, just minutes away. With eight parking spaces, including the garage, hosting gatherings and dinner parties is a breeze in the furnished backyard directly on the water. This turnkey property is being sold fully furnished, excluding the a rt, offering a seamless transition to your dream island lifestyle in Nantucket. Don’t miss this opportunity to own the one-of-a-kind beach house in one of New England’s most desirable destinations, Brant Point, Nantucket.
4 Lilac Court
Cudweed Road | Cisco
Nantucket, Massachusetts 5 BR | 4.5 BA | 3,491 SQ FT. $16,750,000
NANTUCKET COASTAL LIVING
Step into the Nantucket lifestyle with this beautifully updated 4-bedroom home in Brant Point, just a short walk from the beach. Take in the stunning panoramic views from the spacious roof walk. Enjoy modern comforts and lushly landscaped outdoor spaces. This 2023-renovated gem perfectly blends comfort and elegance, making it your ideal summer retreat.
Brant Point Neighborhood
O昀ered at $6,900,000 4 Bed | 3.5 Baths
Josh Lothian & Deb Killen Broker Associates
508.221.7630 l josh.lothain@raveis.com joshlothian.raveis.com
171 Orange Street, Mid-Island
0.80 acres | $7,900,000
Develop property up to 28 a昀ordable units. Centrally located. CMI Zoning.
4 Bed | 3.5 Bath | 2.50Acres O昀ered at $7,995,000
LUXURY SURFSIDE COMPOUND
This beautifully designed and constructed family compound. Located very close to Surfside Beach it features 6 bedrooms and 6 full baths. The main house includes 5 bedroom suites, while an additional bedroom suite is in an apartment above the garage. The property boasts all the upscale features expected in a high-end project.
Scheduled Completion Fall 2024
6 Beds | 6 Full Baths | 2 Half Baths O昀ered at $11,950,000
Robert Young Broker Associate 508.325.1571 l Robert.Young@raveis.com RobertYoung.raveis.com
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SERENE RETREAT
Close to both Town and Cisco Beach, this property offers a serene retreat with easy access to local farms, a charming brewery, and a quaint fish market. Unwind in the expansive backyard, play games on the lush lawn, or lounge by the sparkling pool while savoring magical sunsets. 5 Bedrooms and 4 and a half baths. 20 Meadow View Drive is not just a home; it’s your Nantucket sanctuary.
$4,950,000 | Angel C. Frazier
HIDDEN GEM WITH VIEWS
Delight in spectacular sunsets, summer breezes and star filled night skies surrounded by 2.7 expansive acres. Spread out and relax in the multiple living areas, 5 bedrooms, and a 2+ bedroom cottage. Tuck your car & bikes away in the two-car garage. Only three miles to town, easy access to North & South Shore beaches, bike path and acres of abutting Land Bank trails make this property enjoyable any time of year.
$4,395,000 | Heidi Drew
This private 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home is on a beautiful 1.3 acre lot. The high elevation offers a peek of the ocean. Lush landscaping and beautifully maintained gardens overlook a wonderful entertaining area with in-ground pool and multiple patio and deck spaces.
$2,975,000 | Linda Bellevue
TOM NEVERS EAST
HISTORY IN THE HEART OF TOWN SWEEPING VIEWS
Located in downtown Nantucket, this historic gem (c.1812), features 10 bedrooms, 10 bathrooms and three floors with over 4,500 sf with all the expected charm of yesteryear. HDC approved plans are in hand for a roof walk. This property welcomed many guests and visitors to the island as The Easton House Inn. 17 North Water Street offers an opportunity to enjoy living in the heart of Nantucket Town.
$4,850,000 | Penny Dey
TUCKERNUCK ISLAND
Peace and quiet on this rare 10-acre piece of land located in the middle of the island. High lot with a one-acre building site and amazing sunset and 210 degree ocean views. Enjoy simple living at its best in this special place unchanged by time.
This simple beach house is located on over an acre of land just minutes to private stairs leading to Dionis Beach. Look out over the 300 acres of abutting conservation land to views of Long Pond and Nantucket Sound while you plan your Nantucket dream home. Listing broker is related to seller.
$6,495,000 | Linda Bellevue
HIDDEN HIDEAWAY
$1,295,000 | Penny Dey
Meticulously maintained home set on a beautifully landscaped private lot. This established neighborhood is only a mile from the rotary yet surrounded by over one hundred acres of serene conservation land and walking trails. The layout offers multiple possibilities with the current three bedrooms plus a second living room, or easy second floor expansion for a fourth bedroom in the already existing unfinished room off of the den - four bedroom septic system in place. The property is being offered with new and tasteful furnishings.
$3,025,000 | Melinda Vallett
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CHARACTER, HISTORY AND ROMANCE
Moors End is a stately three-story brick home built during the heyday of Nantucket’s prosperous whaling era, with a 1920 carriage house situated on over an acre of land in the heart of downtown. The iconic property also includes an 1850’s stable and heirloom rose garden hidden behind a brick wall to create a secret estate on Pleasant Street.
MOVE-IN READY
Located on a quiet street just west of town, this property offers three full floors of living space with multiple living areas, 4 bedrooms and 4.5 baths. Detached garage, nice yard and the property is offered fully furnished.
$3,200,000 | Penny Dey
FOREVER SUNSETS
Beach cottage located on the ocean in Sheep Pond area. Simplicity at its best: living room, kitchen, two bedrooms, new deck and outdoor shower. One of a kind.
$850,000 | Penny Dey
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Linda Bellevue & Mary D. Malavase | $28,000,000
15 PARK CIRCLE | UNIT A
Well maintained Park Circle condo, centrally located to schools, Town, surrounded by bike paths and a NRTA (Wave) stop nearby. This three-bedroom, two and a half-bathroom property is ready to move-in. A must see!!
$1,195,000 | Meg Ruley
OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS
Custom built 4-bedroom 2-bath cape, conveniently located off of Surfside Road near a shuttle bus stop and bike path. Only 1.5 miles to Surfside Beach.
$1,695,000 | Lisa Sherburne
Penny Dey, Principal Broker, GRI, ABRM
Linda Bellevue, GRI, CBR
Heidi Drew, ABR, RSPS, SRS
Peter DuPont
Alison K. Forsgren, e-Pro, NAR Green, SRES
Clara Drive is nestled in the heart of the highly desirable area of Miacomet. It is central to Miacomet Golf Club, Ladies Beach, Cisco Brewery, Bartletts Farm, 167 Raw, 45 Surfside, bicycle paths, and a WAVE bus stop. The three-bedroom, two-bathroom home sits on an 18,730 sf oversized lot in CTEC zoning. Use as is or explore expansion possibilities.
$2,325,000 | Meg Ruley
VACANT LAND
55 FAIRGROUNDS ROAD
(a portion of)
Newly created 10,000 plus square foot lot in a desirable location close to mid-island shopping, Town and shuttle bus stop. Don’t miss the opportunity to create your year-round or summer vacation home.
$1,275,000 | Mary D. Malavase
5 ROSE BUD LANE
Centrally located, 5,000 square foot Residential/Commercial parcel. Present zoning allows for 50% ground coverage. Town water and town sewer available. Great for a small business, shop or duplex.
$850,000 | Peter DuPont
Angel Conrad Frazier
Mary D. Malavase, GRI, ABR, SRS, RSPS
Jane B. Miller, ABR, RSPS
Meg Ruley, ABR, RSPS
Lisa Sherburne, ABR, RSPS
Melinda Vallett
Geri Walker, RSPS, SFR
Mary O’Donnell, Office Manager
Erikka Perkins, Rental Manager
Yesenia Valer, Office Assistant
TOM NEVERS OASIS
Moors End is a grand three-story brick residence built between 1829 and 1834 by Jared Coffin, a prominent mariner and shipbuilder from Nantucket’s thriving whaling era. This historic estate, set on over an acre, features an expansive heirloom rose garden surrounded by formal boxwood hedges and encased within a private brick wall along Pleasant Street. The property includes two additional structures: an 1850 carriage house and stable at Nine and Eleven Candlehouse Lane, and a charming 1900 home at Two Mill Street with three bedrooms and three baths, completing this distinguished estate. Tom Nevers East private three-bedroom,
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DIONIS CHARMING BEACH HOUSE WITH STUNNING VIEWS
This simple beach house offers a serene retreat with exclusive beach access and captivating views of Long Pond and Nantucket Sound. Nestled adjacent to
Discover this Nantucket haven nestled just 3 miles from the quaint Nantucket town center. Offering a unique blend of convenience and seclusion, making it an ideal retreat for both relaxation and adventure. Imagine settling in to this expansive 5 bedroom 4 bath home and inviting guests to the guest cottage, a quaint space that promises to enchant with it’s privacy and charm. Nature lovers will revel in the property’s close proximity to the beaches and many trails
on the Land Bank Land. Spectacular sunsets, serene north shore water views, and an unparalleled sense of privacy awaits you. Price: $4,395,000
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20 MEADOW VIEW DRIVE
Nestled away from the bustling island streets yet conveniently close to both Town and Cisco Beach, this property offers a serene retreat with easy access to local farms, a charming brewery, and a quaint fish market. The area offers canoeing, kayaking, and fishing, as well as picturesque walking paths and conservation trails. For a more relaxed day, you can unwind in the expansive backyard, play games on the lush lawn, or lounge by the sparkling pool while savoring magical sunsets. The southern sun bathes the backyard throughout the day, casting a golden glow that enhances the beauty of the surroundings. Decking encompasses the pool, providing a perfect spot for morning coffee or evening cocktails. 5 Bedrooms and 4 and a half baths. As you walk through the doors, the sense of tranquility and romance envelops you, promising a haven where every moment is treasured. 20 Meadow View Drive is not just a home; it's your Nantucket sanctuary, a place where love blossoms and countless cherished memories are created. Price: $4,950,000
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Monomoy Home and Cottage
Experience the best of Nantucket living in this beautiful four-bedroom home located in the sought-after Monomoy area minutes from the beach. With an additional one-bedroom guest cottage, a large outdoor deck for entertaining, a picturesque secret rose garden, and stunning views of the Nantucket harbor and skyline, this property offers a perfect blend of comfort and elegance.
5 4.5 $12,995,000
Located on a quiet residential street, steps from Town and in a pastoral location, this property offers three full floors of living space with 4 bedrooms, 4 full baths and a powder room. Multiple living areas, high ceilings, nice yard, off-street parking, and detached garage/storage building. The property is offered fully furnished and ready for occupancy.
$3,200,000
Tuckernuck Island
Peace and quiet on this rare 10-acre piece of land located in the middle of the island. High lot with a one-acre building site and amazing sunset and 210 degree ocean views. Enjoy simple living at its best in this special place unchanged by time.
$1,295,000
Let me help you find your place on Nantucket.
MARYBETH
GILMARTIN - BAUGHER
A Massachusetts native, Island resident and long time homeowner on Nantucket. She brings deep Island connections to the community and a sophisticated understanding of the real estate market. With an outstanding business acumen she is intimately familiar with the geography, and relative merits of each area on Island. Before real estate on Nantucket, she was a founder of one of the most reputable financial executive search and consulting firms for more than two decades representing top investment banks, money managers and family offices with positive results through all economic cycles. Marybeth employs the highest level of service and is a trusted real estate advisor bringing a unique energy, warmth and tenacity to helping her clients search for, or sell their home. Loyal, ethical, and discrete, buyers and sellers are often quick to praise her honesty and sharp intuition when working on their behalf. Her prior real estate experience began with raising capital for First Winthrop Boston, a real estate syndication firm who sold its Nantucket Real Estate Portfolio to NIR/Karp Group.
She is now circling back decades later as a founding Compass agent on Nantucket, as your Island luxury specialist. Marybeth recognized an opportunity on Island where she could provide a bespoke/boutique style white glove real estate experience for her clients representing the sales of waterfront compounds, cottages and condos or supporting first time home buyers to multi-generational estate owners. She was recently recognized as one of the top real estate professionals in both Massachusetts and the country by Real Trends/Wall Street Journal. A combination of her critical management experience, collaborative nature and years of professional good will has allowed her to develop and maintain high-level relationships with a long standing extensive network of interior design luminaries, attorneys, mortgage banks/lenders, architects, and builders all of which her clients have complete access to as part of the full circle or service.
The appreciation of this magical island and the beauty of a life well-lived is why Compass is the perfect additional for marketing and selling a world-class lifestyle with our platform of worldclass technology. Marybeth Gilmartin-Baugher is here to help you with all of your real estate needs. Looking to sell? Looking to purchase? Looking to rent? Compass is professional and discreet with the ability to provide ‘real time‘ data and analytics for your major asset.
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Cliff 218 CLIFF ROAD
Miacomet
4A MARBLE WAY
Tom Nevers 8 HEATH LANE
Cliff 13 CLIFF ROAD
$6,750,000
Brian Sullivan • Jen Allen • Cam Gammill • Joelle Bouchard • Lara Hanson • Liza Hatton • Spencer Heydt • Sarah Holmes Cait Kappler • Marleah Lydon • Danno Lynch • Gina O’Callaghan • J. Brent Tartamella • Gaelan Truyman • Quinn Veysey • Erin Wilson
21 PLEASANT STREET | TOWN | $7,955,000
21 Pleasant Street combines the thrills of town living with the ease of contemporary convenience. Situated on a corner lot that skirts the Old Historic District, this fivebedroom, five+ bathroom home allows one to enjoy all that Nantucket has to offer without compromising comfort. Recently renovated, the structure was redesigned, constructed, and furnished with no detail spared. With custom designer furnishings and finishes throughout, you immediately feel at home upon entry, and the quality of construction is evident at every turn. The character of the home draws upon the lot on which it sits, which allows for unique features such as the stone walk-out patio on the lower level and access to outdoor living spaces from multiple locations.
Sales Broker & Rental Agent
8 HEATH LANE | TOM NEVERS | $2,495,000
Located at the end of a quiet lane in Tom Nevers East, 8 Heath Lane has four bedrooms and four full baths with ample privacy and outdoor living space. It abuts 28 acres of Land Bank property and has second-floor views of Tom Nevers, all the way out to Sankaty Lighthouse. The outdoor living spaces offer two decks and two stone patios, one of which is under a pergola perfect for al fresco dining. This property is just over two miles from Sconset Village and all the amenities Sconset offers and one and a half miles to Tom Nevers beach access. In addition, this is part of the Tom Nevers East HOA and for an additional fee, you can have access to the community tennis courts around the corner. 508.280.8925
Sales Broker & Rental Agent
LIZA HATTON
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Savor Nantucket sunsets, fall asleep to the gently lapping tide, and awaken to the sound of shorebirds. Sitting directly on Nantucket Harbor with unobstructed panoramic views across the water to Coatue and Great Point, 15 Lauretta Lane delivers the luxury of a brand new, fully furnished, two-bedroom cottage in the most magical setting on the island. Architecturally unique, this contemporary circular cottage was completely re-imagined by Jay Hanley and his team at Hanley Development in 2024. The soup to nuts renovation included the installation of new oak floors, kitchen cabinets, countertops, high-end appliances, light fixtures, tile shower and floor, bath vanity, built-ins and ship-lap ceilings throughout, new windows and door, sidewall and roof. If you're seeking relaxation, the privacy and seclusion of this property provides everything you need to replenish and reinvigorate your soul. If it's a lifestyle on the water you're looking for, you can't do better. Just wade out to your boat mooring, bring your scallop rakes and fishing rods, or just cruise around the harbor, allowing spectacular sunsets to serve as a backdrop for your cocktail hour. Your harbor-front retreat awaits. Please note that the bordering property at 7 Lauretta Lane is also available to buyers looking to create a complete waterfront compound.
7 Lauretta Lane LISTING PRICE | $13,995,000
Discover 7 Lauretta Lane, a new estate on one of Nantucket’s most serene properties. Enjoy endless water views over Nantucket Harbor, Coatue, and Nantucket Sound with breathtaking sunsets. This luxuriousthree-acre Pocomo property offers unparalleled privacy, exclusive deeded beach access, and features a six-bedroom main house, private pool, and cabana, designed by Hanley Development and Sophie Metz Design. Available Spring 2025. Additionally, consider the adjacent 1.7-acre waterfront parcel at 15 Lauretta Lane, with a renovated 2-bedroom cottage, to create the ultimate compound. HDC-approved plans for a garage/guest house included.
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19 Sherburne Turnpike
LISTING PRICE | $6,995,000
LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION!!
One of the last remaining vacant lots near Lincoln Circle. This 22,859+/- sq. ft. lot measures approximately 85' X 260'. Utilities located on Sherburne Turnpike. HDC-approved plans by WorkshopAPD (Andrew Kotchen) for a 6,091 sq. ft. main house, garage w/studio above totaling 1000 sq. ft., pool and shed. Site plan available upon request. 12.5% ground cover in R20 zoning.
15 LYFORD ROAD | TOM NEVERS | $6,995,000
Surrounded by the sights and sounds of the South Shore, 15 Lyford Road brings “Never Ending” island serenity. Deeded beach stairs bring you straight to the source – a sandy oasis just moments away from your door. Quintessential and calming, the home is situated so that even when are you are not out soaking up the outdoors, you can simply glance out of one of the many windows with ocean views to take this gorgeous setting in. Three bedrooms, three and a half baths, two living areas and a bonus room, ensure you have plenty of space in which to host and share the magic of this oceanfront home. Offered fully furnished, and comprehensively renovated in 2014, this Tom Nevers treasure is poised to provide the perfect backdrop for your Nantucket memories.
JEN ALLEN Principal Broker
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Autumn & Holiday Benefits, Festivals & Fun, continued...
Cold Turkey Plunge: November 28 at 9 am • nantucketatheneum.org This fundraiser for the Atheneum’s Weezie Library for Children draws hundreds of people to the beach for a chilly dip. Prizes for best costume, most money raised, & largest group participation. Rain or shine at Children’s Beach, Harbor View Way.
Nantucket Tree Lighting Ceremony: November 29
Main Street will be closed to vehicle traffic from noon to 6 pm for the countdown to when the more than 100 decorated Christmas trees lining downtown streets come alive in a blaze of light. Lighting is scheduled for approximately 4 pm; caroling follows.
50th Annual Nantucket Christmas Stroll: December 68
Organized by the Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce, this weekend includes live music & performances, an outdoor marketplace, a visit from Santa, and downtown festivities. For a complete listing of events, visit Nantucket.net & ChristmasStroll.com.
NHA’s Annual Festival of Trees: Preview Party: December 5 Display: December 630 (closed Christmas Day) This Nantucket Historical Association’s holiday tradition transforms the Whaling Museum into a festive winter wonderland with Christmas trees decorated by artists, merchants, children, & community members. Details at nha.org
Nantucket Red Ticket Drawing: December 24 at 3 pm
Nantucket residents gather on Main Street Christmas Eve afternoon for the drawing of $5,000 prize & $1,000 prizes. Ticketholders must be present to win. Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce.
For an uptodate listing of Nantucket Events, visit Insider’s Guide to Nantucket: Nantucket.net
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BROKER DIRECTORY
marybeth.gilmartin@compass.com O: 508.257.0888 M: 917.561.5995 www.nantucketcompass.com Marybeth Gilmartin-Baugher Founding Member Nantucket Compass Licensed RE Salesperson CT & MA
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MEET THE BROKERS: STEPHEN MAURY
Inspired by Nantucket Island
Whether you are buying or selling property, you want to work with an experienced professional who understands our island and who respects your needs and desires. The first step is getting to know your broker.
Stephen Maury, Principal Broker and Managing Partner of Congdon & Coleman Real Estate, is a Nantucket native. “I consider myself incredibly fortunate to have been born and raised on Nantucket. Growing up in such a uniquely beautiful and historic place, rather than losing perspective, I found myself deeply inspired by the island’s unique qualities.”
After graduating from Nantucket High School in 2002, Maury attended George Washington University, “but I never really left the island. During the summers between college semesters, I had my first experience working in real estate.”
He treasures “the closeness of the community, the beauty of the open spaces, and the opportunities available across the island...Nantucket's community has always felt more 'flat'—to borrow a term from Thomas Friedman—where connections across all walks of life are more accessible and genuine.”
How did you get started in real estate?
Stephen: I was, in a very real sense, born into real estate. My grandparents, Terry and John, founded Maury Real Estate—a business that was eventually sold but still operates today. My dad, Larry, and my uncle Chris Maury built homes on the island for decades. Growing up in that environment, real estate felt like the most natural path for me, much like whaling or fishing might have seemed to those who grew up on this island generations ago.
How did your career journey lead you to Congdon & Coleman Real Estate?
Stephen: My real estate career started during college, where I spent summers interning at various island brokerages. After graduating, I immediately joined a local brokerage. I always had a dream of running my own business, so in 2011, I launched Beacon Real Estate. In 2016, when the opportunity arose to purchase Congdon & Coleman, the island's longeststanding brokerage, I seized it. It was an incredible chance to join a talented team of brokers and agents at a firm that has been a Main Street staple since 1931.
Did you have any mentors?
Stephen: Without a doubt, my dad, Larry Maury, has been the most influential force in my career. Although he was never a broker, he grew up with brokers as parents, and through his experience as a real estate developer and custom home
builder, I learned more about building, zoning, negotiation, and client service than I could have gained from decades of practical experience. Later, I was fortunate to learn from some of the local brokers he worked with over the years, especially Michael Angelastro.
What’s the most valuable thing you learned from your real estate experience?
Stephen: There's always another opportunity. It's crucial not to let the emotions tied to a deal influence decisions that might lead to suboptimal outcomes for yourself or your clients.
What changes have you seen in the island’s real estate market since you started?
Stephen: I’ve seen significant changes in Nantucket's real estate market since I started. Prices have certainly risen, making it much harder for yearround residents to find truly affordable homes. However, the most striking difference between the market today and when I first got licensed 20 years ago is the makeup of the brokerage community. There are more agents and brokerages operating on the island than ever before. The idea of agents commuting to the island to represent sellers and buyers is something I never could have imagined back then.
What advice would you give to someone interested in buying a home on Nantucket?
Stephen: Team up with a local agent and lender to figure out what you can afford, then move fast so you can start enjoying your new place right away. And don’t forget to smile—you own a piece of Nantucket, and they’re not making any more of it!
Are you involved in any island nonprofits?
Stephen: Yes, I'm actively involved in several island nonprofits. I'm a board member at Small Friends on Nantucket, which is a cornerstone of the community, offering early education and care to more children than any other center on the island. I'm also on the board of Habitat for Humanity Nantucket, where I’m grateful to use my real estate development experience to support the construction and delivery of truly affordable homes for yearround Nantucket families. Additionally, I've served on the Town of Nantucket's Finance Committee since 2013, contributing to the financial oversight and planning that keeps our community strong.
What is your favorite place to relax on Nantucket?
Stephen: My favorite place to relax on Nantucket is Coatue. My wife, Julia, and I love taking our three boys on the long drive out there, where we can reliably find a deserted beach, no matter the season. The landscapes in that area are truly unique, even for Nantucket.
What is your favorite season on Nantucket and why?
Stephen: Summer's great with its warm evenings and fragrant breezes. But then again, fall might be even better with fewer crowds. Spring has its own magic with flowers and birds returning. But honestly, there's something really special about the peaceful solitude of a brisk winter walk on deserted cobblestone streets—maybe that's why I never left.
