Windwalker's Window to the Island - A Nantucket Real Estate Blog

The magic and quiet beauty of Hallowell Lane has attracted families for many generations. This quintessential summer cottage presents the essence of the peaceful Nantucket house setting far from the tourist crowds, while still enjoying close proximity to the hub of downtown activity.

Waterfront living offers active down time for everyone… building sandcastles, crabbing, and shelling for the young – fishing, boating, and picnicking for the young at heart – savored memories for a lifetime!

From this private beach and well perched deck you can watch the sun rise brilliantly over Great Point lighthouse and set stunningly over the beautiful island of Tuckernuck.

The view over the water is always captivating – whether it’s watching sailboats cross the Sound, seeing the gulls patrol the waters or observing the ever changing textures and hues. This Nantucket home has it all!

$6,900,000 EXCLUSIVE

Contact Mary Taaffe for details.

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This Nantucket property is the perfect family gathering place… fabulous 3 bedroom, 2 bath Post & Beam Nantucket home just completed in 2004, boasting an open floor plan ideal for entertaining and featuring a dream kitchen with name-dropping appliances; first floor master suite and  an impressive list of amenities. Private 2.77 acre parcel adjacent to community tennis courts & conservation land  plus a two car garage and plenty of room to expand. This Nantucket house has easy access to Tom Nevers and Sconset beaches and the village of Sconset. Just Reduced to $1,595,000!

Click for more details on this Nantucket Property

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This rare parcel of almost 11 wooded acres has been in the ownership of one family for decades.  The parcel extends over 800 feet from Squam Road to an extremely high elevation that, from grade level, affords panoramic views over Sesachacha Pond, Sankaty Light and the Atlantic Ocean. A simple summer cottage occupies the middle lot of this recent three parcel sub-division. This is the perfect opportunity to build your compound with pool and tennis court on an incredibly private site.

Exclusively listed for $8,250,000.  Please contact Judy Waters for more information or follow this link:

http://www.10-12-14squamroad.com/

Washington, July 01, 2010 (Realtor.org) The National Association of Realtors® today commended Congress for timely passage of two bills to extend the homebuyer tax credit closing deadline and reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program. Both bills, strongly supported by NAR, had cleared the House earlier and were passed by the Senate last night. They now head to the president for his signature. This is great news for those considering Nantucket homes for sale.

For information follow this link:

http://www.realtor.org/press_room/news_releases/2010/07/tax_flood_credits

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“Broadway to the Bluff”

This amazing, oversized Nantucket property offers unobstructed views of the Atlantic Ocean and direct access to the Sconset bluff walk and stairs to the beach. Just a few blocks from the center of ‘Sconset Village, this gracious Nantucket house presents a unique opportunity for a buyer to use the existing 4 apartments or construct a compound on this conforming lot complete with house, cottage and gracious yard, overlooking the ocean. This property has been in the same family for over 75 years – may your family be the next to create a lifetime of memories in this perfect Nantucket summer house location.

$3,950,000  Exclusively listed by Liza Ottani

For more information follow this link

http://27shellstreet.com/

sacred momentsNantucket summer rentals spark the interest of things to do in Nantucket. One of my daughter’s favorite teachers from her boarding school was planning an August trip to Nantucket with his young family. He asked her for a list of “non-touristy” things to do on the Island.  At first, my daughter was feeling the weight of responsibility and was perhaps concerned that her ideas might make or break her revered faculty member’s vacation.  But after our whole family weighed in, the list was proclaimed “the most awesome list ever” by her teacher.

The truth is that exploring Nantucket is as individual and unique an experience as the island itself.  Indeed, for Mr. K’s family, our list will be merely a starting point. Perhaps they’ll go crabbing at Long Pond, visit Cisco Brewery for a picnic and some live music, discover peaceful uncrowded beaches, have lunch on the deck at Miacomet Golf Club, or walk the tiny streets of ‘Sconset with an ice cream cone. But somehow I know they will discover sacred places and create memories all their own.  That’s the magic that is Nantucket.

~Jenny Paradis

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“Where are all the Bluefish”? At the moment this question is the one most Nantucket anglers seem to be asking each other. Although a 9-pounder won a recent local  Nantucket fishing tournament, Bluefish have been hard to find. The Charter Boats have been finding some off Sankaty and the Eastern end of the Island. There was also a gaggle of boats concentrated in a traditional early season Bluefish spot off Madequecham last weekend. Another clue that Bluefish are around is the increasing frequency with which Bass fisherman are pulling in plastic baits that have been neatly bitten off right behind the hook. This situation gets expensive and is locally referred to as a “Cigar Butt”!

Bass fishermen continue to report good results all around the Island. A charter boat has been trolling for Bass in Nantucket Harbor and they are doing well off Sankaty and in other spots off the Eastern end of the Island. Fly fishermen are having success in Nantucket Harbor and in calm water fishing from  leeward shores. The Striped Bass are still feeding in close to the Island with best results now being reported during periods of low light. We have not heard much about the fishing at Great Point. Fishermen seem to be going elsewhere because so many of the good spots at the Point and Coatue are closed at the present time.

100_2781By the time you read this, the Bluefish may have arrived in force. So, if you have some luck out in front of your Nantucket vacation rental home or in one of your other favorite Nantucket hot spots, please be sure to let us know.

To find a Nantucket summer rental in your favorite fishing spot, use our Rental Search Tool and select the boxes next to the Nantucket areas you’re interested in vacationing near.

This week Lee is featuring a wonderful Nantucket beach house located in the Miacomet area. There is still plenty of great availability for the 2010 Nantucket rental season!

Atlantic ocean views abound from this inviting three bedroom Nantucket beach house. It  is fully equipped with everything you will need to enjoy a relaxing vacation.   The first floor living room has a gas fireplace and amazing first floor views through French doors; two bedrooms and two baths. The second floor has a beautiful bedroom with breathtaking views, a full bath, and a spacious living room with French doors leading to a deck with views of the ocean. This is a magical spot just a stone’s throw from  Miacomet Beach.

With its treasured beaches, peaceful atmosphere, and stunning views over the south shore, this beautiful location on Nantucket Island offers you an unforgettable vacation with memories that will compel you to return year after!

For more information on how to book this special property,  click here.

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For more information or to schedule a viewing, please email Lee at: lee@windwalkerrealestate.com

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E_NantucketrestaurantweekMonday, June 7, 2010, signals the beginning of Restaurant week on Nantucket Island. This is the week that Nantucket property owners, along with fellow islanders eagerly await the  enjoyment of the gastronomic feats of over 30 fine Nantucket restaurants. This is a great chance to take advantage of your Nantucket beach house or Nantucket summer rental, and make your way down for a great weekend.

Three course dinners are offered between $25 and $45  dollars.  Click here for more details.

100_2781The Striped bass fishing on Nantucket continues to be good, just in time for your Nantucket summer rental! The bass are feeding aggressively near shore and are getting bigger. Many fish have been caught in the 33’” range and there was a report of a 38” Bass caught in Nantucket Harbor.

When the surf and wind conditions permit, the South Shore beaches from Madaket to Tom Nevers have been productive. Some nice catches have also been reported on the North shore from Dionis up to the Jetties.

Nantucket Harbor is also beginning to heat up. The Bass that many have seen are now starting to bite. There have also been reports of  Striped Bass on the East end of the Island.

Dionis and Nantucket Harbor are good places to fish if you are looking for Bluefish. They are showing up all around the Island and should become even more established in the next few weeks as the water continues to warm up.

Great Point is now closed from the southern end of the Galls up to the Point due to nesting Piping Plovers. There have been a few small bass caught along the East side. As always, when you  move into your Nantucket summer house, be sure to check in with any of the local Nantucket Tackle Shops or your favorite Charter Boat Captain for the latest details about fishing on Nantucket.

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