Nantucket has long been a playground for the rich.
With its pristine beaches, upscale boutiques, acclaimed restaurants, and opulent mansions, Nantucket has become a popular vacation spot and second home destination for the extremely wealthy.
Known as the “Little Grey Lady of the Sea,” the picturesque island attracts celebrities, high-powered executives, and the East Coast elite, who are drawn to the island’s natural beauty, sophisticated culture, and air of exclusivity.
And now, their choices for upscale homes in the area include an impeccably renovated compound — with interiors redone by lauded interior designer and TV personality Tanya McQueen Forman (whom you might remember from Extreme Makeover: Home Edition).
Newly listed at $14,495,000, the property at 14 Nonantum Avenue in Nantucket also comes with a guest house, cabana, and studio apartment, and is located mere minutes from Surfside Beach. Ready for a quick tour?
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What $14.5 million buys you in Nantucket
Sitting on a generous 1.19-acre lot, the Nantucket compound — listed with Douglas Elliman’s Michael Passaro, Carl Lindvall, and Holly Parker — has a total of 6 bedrooms and 9 bathrooms (6 full, 3 half-baths), split between its several inviting structures:
- a 3-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom, meticulously renovated main house
- a 3-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom guest house
- a pool cabana with a half bathroom
- and a two-car garage with a studio apartment
Upscale vacation home vibes
With its shingle-style splendor and vacation vibes, the newly listed compound offers the quintessential Nantucket experience — with plenty of space to accommodate (and entertain) discerning guests.
TV star Tanya McQueen Forman redid the interiors
Originally built in 2015 and envisioned by Nantucket-based architect Luke Thornewill, the 3-bedroom home saw its interiors completely overhauled by designer Tanya McQueen Forman, to incorporate nautical accents and cool, beachy tones, and an overall contemporary aesthetic.
If Tanya’s name sounds familiar, that’s because you might remember her from her stint on ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, where she made her TV debut as a designer. She’s also graced the pages of several interior design magazines and mainstream media, including for work she’s done on her own Nantucket home.
And it shows
The newly renovated residence wows with its wide-plank wood floors and lofty vaulted ceilings, beautifully complemented by the contemporary finishes McQueen Forman added.
Going for a nautical-inspired, beachy vibe, the designer fitted the 3-bedroom residence with modern yet playful pieces that enhance the bright, light-filled interiors.
The living room has a floor-to-ceiling fireplace
Set in its own wing, the inviting living room features a floor-to-ceiling fireplace plastered with beach shells and extra-generous windows that flood the space with natural light.
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The kitchen conjures boat lanterns with its light fixtures
With its soaring ceilings, tiled wall, massive island, and modern finishes, the kitchen is a beauty. But what caught our eye were the perfectly picked light fixtures, reminiscent of boat lanterns, that tie in nicely with the theme of the home.
Plenty of areas for the family to gather
According to Robb Report, off the kitchen is a large dining room with a built-in banquette and spacious eating area, as well as a separate media room/sitting area.
A guest house offers more accommodation
The 3-bedroom guest house is just as inviting as the main structure. With its 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, and an open-concept living area with kitchen and dining, it’s a fully livable residence in its own right.
And it’s just as beautifully renovated as the main house
Not only is the guest house spacious, but its interiors are so charming that we could write an entire article talking about this lovely residence alone — and we wouldn’t run out of nice things to say.
There’s also a studio apartment above the garage
Other accommodation options on the 1.19-acre compound include a studio apartment above the 2-car garage and a cute little pool cabana with a half-bathroom.
Outdoor amenities include an oval swimming pool
Outside, we find a rather unique, oval-shaped swimming pool with an integrated hot tub. Other outdoor amenities for future residents to enjoy include a specialty pizza oven and a lovely patio, with probably the biggest perk being the property’s proximity to the beach.
There’s also a “widow’s walk” overlooking the ocean
Staying true to its roots, the Nantucket house also has a widow’s walk — an architectural term for a rooftop terrace area enclosed with railings that became popular during the height of the whaling industry in New England.
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