The allure of Martha’s Vineyard, a resort island reached by a 45-minute ferry ride from Cape Cod, remains constant despite the changing seasons. Tourists flock to the beaches and historic whaling towns each summer, increasing the population nearly tenfold. For centuries, the island has attracted movers and shakers, including United States presidents, who have staked out spots along the sand spits. In 2019, Barack and Michelle Obama purchased a secluded 29-acre spread along Edgartown Great Pond for $11.75 million, surrounded by some of Martha Vineyard’s most expensive homes.
Recently, another Edgartown estate has come on the market that surpasses the size of the Obamas’. This 35-acre waterfront property within the private residential community of Boldwater features more than 1,000 feet of pond frontage with stunning views of Lyles Bay, Swan Neck Point, the main pond, the barrier beach, and the ocean beyond. The shingled Cape Cod-style house is designed in an arc shape so that every room faces the water, and features a living room with a fireplace, a dining room that opens to a kitchen with a peninsula, island, and breakfast area, and a first-floor primary suite with a fireplace and sitting area.
Outside, the property boasts stone walls, specimen fruit trees, meadows, a lily pond, a swimming pool with pool house, and two long wood walkways leading to the waterfront where there is a mooring and kayak and canoe rack. The estate also includes a guest suite above the detached garage, bringing the total to five bedrooms, four full bathrooms, one partial bathroom, and 4,520 square feet of living space. Listing agent Robert Kenney of Tea Lane Associates highlights the property’s pond and beach frontage, access, and views as its strongest selling points, attracting homeowners looking for substantial properties and those who have rented luxury homes in the area.
The estate in Edgartown is made up of two abutting properties and bears two addresses- 32 Boldwater Road and 3 Jacobs Neck Road. The house sits on 21 acres, with the smaller 14-acre portion potentially being subdivided. The asking price for this luxurious property is $11.375 million. With its quality construction, amenities, artful design, and prime location, this estate is sure to attract discerning buyers who appreciate the value and attraction of Martha’s Vineyard as a second home location. Boldwater, with its remarkable paradise in a convenient location, offers a unique opportunity for those looking for a luxury retreat on this breathtaking island.