EXQUISITE DOWN HARBOR WATERFRONT ESTATE WITH POOL AND PRIVATE BEACH. This stunning waterfront estate, designed by architect Patrick Ahearn, sits majestically on the shores of Katama Bay in the prestigious Down Harbor neighborhood and features superlative 180-degree water views across Katama Bay to Norton Point beyond. The interior of the home is highlighted with classic coastal detailing and walls of French doors and windows to perfectly frame the magnificent views from most every room in the house. Perfectly designed for indoor-outdoor living, both floors of the house feature French doors that open out to expansive second floor decks OR to the first-floor covered portico and living area with outdoor fireplace and dining terrace with built-in grill and brick pizza oven . . . all perfectly designed for summer living and entertaining. There a large gunite swimming pool with attached spa -- and the home even has its very own observatory with telescope, perfect for watching the Vineyard's star-filled skies at night. A private path leads from the house, across a boardwalk and out to the beautiful sandy Down Harbor beach on Katama Bay where you can keep kayaks -- or put a dinghy or boat on the association dock (please inquire on details). This property embodies all the best of island living and the perfect Vineyard lifestyle.