Set thoughtfully on over 3 acres in a quiet, central location off the main road but not far from town's conveniences, this multi-family property lends itself beautifully to uses appreciated by Islanders and visitors alike. The property was designed and crafted by a boat builder - so the quality of materials and level of workmanship exemplify the standards of someone whose life depends on the construction of a seaworthy craft. Starting with a description of the second-floor apartment that stretches the whole length of the 30 X 60 footprint: The apartment is a showcase for beautiful, mellow woodworking with wide plank wood floors throughout, built-in beds, closets and cupboards trimmed out with exotic hardwoods and all reminiscent of what one would find on a fine yacht. The dormer ceilings of the "great room", built and run as a shop for the sale of marine antiquities, are arched like the hull of a boat and this room has direct exterior access and a fabulous bank of display cases that could be put to many different uses. Throughout the apartment, there are also wonderful stained glass windows - used both as windows and as built-in accent pieces to the custom-crafted hutches, overhead lighting, bookcases and even mirrors in the home.

Next head downstairs to see the unique potential of the workshop and boat shed spaces. With tremendous high ceilings and oversized windows, these would be wonderful work spaces for a craftperson of any ilk - but could also be converted to living space to create a wonderful, much larger home.

The grounds are a combination of lawns big enough for a festive celebration and pristine, untouched woodlands that invite peaceful contemplation - and don't forget access to Lambert's Cove Beach!

Add to this the fabulous guesthouse, the post & beam barn and the charming garden house and the result is a compound ideal for many of those ready to set their anchor in a perfect haven here on the Vineyard.