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Barnstable,MA 02655
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 7,310 sqft
Price per Sqft $3,262
MLS Listing ID 73388659
Style Contemporary
Bedrooms 8
Full Baths 9
HOA Y/N false
Year Built 1997
Annual Tax Amount $74,701
Tax Year 2025
Lot Size 7.430 Acres
Acres 7.43
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Property Description
A secluded treasure nestled on a private island. In the 1950s, Paul Mellon, heir to the famous banking family that established the National Gallery of Art in Washington D.C., and his wife Bunny chose this setting for a summer retreat. They created a home of elegance, comfort and great beauty, where they entertained world leaders, movie stars and industrialists. Bunny shaped the gardens and landscape, creating an exquisite blend of native plantings and trees. The 7,300-square-foot main house is integrated into the land, with its eight bedrooms offering views of either the sea or the gardens. Natural pathways wind through the property, connecting the main house to cottages—including a former art studio converted into a private suite—and lead to a beach house, where the Mellons hosted President John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline. With over 500 feet of waterfront, a private dock, and access to a private island, now serving as a protected bird sanctuary, this is an island haven like no other.
Location
State MA
County Barnstable
Area Oyster Harbors
Zoning RF-1
Direction Oyster Harbors Island. Directions will be provided by security attendant.
Interior
Heating Oil
Cooling Central Air
Fireplaces Number 4
Exterior
Garage Spaces 4.0
Waterfront Description Waterfront,Sound,River,River,Sound,0 to 1/10 Mile To Beach,Beach Ownership(Private)
View Y/N Yes
View Scenic View(s)
Total Parking Spaces 8
Garage Yes
Building
Foundation Other
Sewer Private Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Contemporary
Others
Senior Community false