NOW INCLUDING RARE 12,500 S.F. BUILDING LOT ON WILLIAM STREET! Storybook setting in the quaint seaside village of Vineyard Haven, the commanding Captain Gilbert L. Smith House*, c. 1854, affords an enchanting opportunity for space and privacy within the highly sought after William Street Historic District, just two blocks to all the shops, restaurants, galleries, town beach, tennis, and ferry. For 35 years, home of Susan Branch, the illustrious self-taught artist and author of New York Times best-seller "Martha's Vineyard, Isle of Dreams," this quintessential Greek Revival gem with Neoclassical touches enjoys over 3,300 s.f. of living space on .92 acre in-town with wood floors throughout and cheerful morning and afternoon sunlight. With period paneling, crown molding, and 9' ceilings, the floor plan includes a welcoming front hall entry with lovely curved staircase, front parlor, formal living room with fireplace and bay window, spacious dining room, second side entrance vestibule used as a dry bar, cozy wood paneled study/tv room, eat-in kitchen with wainscotting, east-facing side porch, laundry/storage room, and a half bath. With a convenient back staircase off the kitchen, the second floor includes additional spacious rooms: A large primary bedroom with fireplace, double closets and ensuite bath, sitting room, three additional bedrooms, two with double closets, one with bay window, plus two additional full baths. Wonderful two-story carriage house - barn, expansive lawn and yard, tea-house pergola for afternoon tea, cocktail social, and alfresco dining. Seller has plans for potential renovation of the barn to include a studio apartment - see Documents. Mature plantings including privet, flowering trees and bushes, perennials, historic Linden trees, and herb garden. Six (6) bedroom approved Title 5 septic. A rare opportunity for those who appreciate the history and value of historic homes in a sailing port which as been described as "the sweetest little harbor on the east coast." Extensive list of furnishings and household items available for purchase by separate bill of sale.

FIRST FLOOR DESCRIPTION
Front hall with curved staircase and walk-in coat closet, front parlor was used as artist-author studio, gracious living room with bay window and fireplace, east-side entrance vestibule set up as a dry bar, spacious dining room with ample room for a sideboard and corner cabinets, study/tv room with closet, eat in kitchen with egress to east side porch and also second access to driveway on the west side, back staircase with closet beneath, spacious cathedral ceiling storage/laundry room with second fridge and egress to back yard, plus a half bath.

SECOND FLOOR DESCRIPTION
Off the top of the staircase hall landing: Spacious front bedroom with closet, full bath, sitting or sewing room with linen closet, spacious second bedroom off the sitting room with bay window and two closets, third spacious primary bedroom with fireplace and ensuite full bath with marble vanity, plus two closets and door opening to attic staircase, landing for the back staircase from the kitchen, full bath with clawfoot tub and marble vanity off the landing, and fourth bedroom with two closets.

BASEMENT DESCRIPTION
Nearly full basement with Granite steps Granite block stone foundation (potential wine cellar) including brick concrete floor; door to basement is off the side porch.

OTHER BUILDINGS
Array

SECOND DWELLING
None

PARKING
Off street