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Vineyard Haven Lagoon Home with Dock, Beach & Carriage House for Sale

 

 

 

 

 

Location: 144 Weaver Lane, Vineyard Haven, MA
Asking Price:     $2,295,000  
SqFt:    4,000      
Lot Size (Acres):     1.15
Total Rooms:     10   
Beds/Baths:     4/4   
Amenities: 60-ft, Deep-Water Dock, Water Views, Deeded/Private Beach Access, Hot Tub

Here's your chance to own a beautiful, waterview home within walking distance to downtown Vineyard Haven. Set overlooking the Lagoon and complete with its own 60-ft, deep-water dock and carriage house, this 4,000-sq-ft home is ideal for entertaining and relaxing. And that's why it is our Pick of the Week.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A 60-foot, deep-water dock allows you to sail right to your home.

 

Start off with the gourmet kitchen equipped with Viking stove and refrigerator. The four bedrooms and four baths will provide plenty of room for family and guests. And more than 2,000 feet of decks, patios and terraces surround the home offering quiet spaces and water views.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The gourmet kitchen features Viking and KitchenAid appliances.

 

This stunning home was built in 1984, then renovated in 2001. The carriage house features a three-bay garage for autos, kayaks and boats. You can walk down to your own private deeded beach and take off for sailing and adventure right from your own dock.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Several fireplaces will keep you warm in fall.

 

For More Information, contact, David Lott, Owner/REALTOR, Vineyard Open House Real Estate, at (c) 203-270-9357, or by email

A home made for reading and relaxing.

For Sale: Water Views Galore at the Outermost House on Herring Creek Rd.

This oceanfront home lies behind a protective breakwater and enjoys 250 ft of beach.

Location: 681 Herring Creek Rd, Vineyard Haven
Price: $2.1 million
Bedrooms: 3
Baths: 1
SQ FT: 904
Aerial Photography by Tyra Pacheco

Sit on the deck, sip your coffee and watch the world sail by.

Martha's Vineyard's north shore and the passageway into Lake Tashmoo provide the spectacular setting for the Outermost House. So called because it is the last property at the end of Herring Creek Rd.

Set at the ocean's edge and protected from Vineyard Sound waters by a massive stone breakwater, the home will fulfill every fantasy you have ever had about an oceanfront home.

The living room, kitchen and dining area flow into one another with views all around.

The property covers three acres and includes more than 250 feet of your own pristine beach. Sit on the deck for early morning coffee, lunch or dinner with friends and enjoy incredible sunsets as the sun drops behind the Elizabeth Islands in the summer and into the sea in winter. Walk right up from the beach into the outdoor shower and on to the deck with just a few steps.

The ocean view from the living room beats the TV any day.

The home was built in 1964 and over the years gently expanded. There are now three bedrooms and a full bath, plus an open kitchen/dining/living area. Beadboard, warm wood and open ceilings make this home of nearly 1,000 SF live large.

Wake up to water views and the peaceful rhythym of the ocean.

Add a wood-buring stove to extend the season to the holidays. It will be the home you'll hate to leave. Listed by our friends at Coldwell Banker Landmarks Real Estate.

The entrance to Lake Tashmoo, set to the left of the house, opens out to Vineyard Sound.

For more information, call David Lott, Owner at Vineyard Open House Real Estate in Vineyard Haven, Martha's Vineyard, at 203-270-9357 or send an email.

Steve Besse Breaks Course Record, 'Penelope' on Course for Fall Title

Skipper Steve Besse at the helm of Apres, which recently broke the speed record for course No. 1.

By David Lott
Special to the Vineyard Gazette & MV Times
Photo by Susan Waldrop

The winds are rising and the temperatures are dropping, telling Holmes Hole sailors that they've not much more time on the water. One by one skippers are calling in to say that they've put up sails and are done for the season.

Last weekend it was Fall Series leader Mo Flam who made the lamented call to take take his Penelope out of the water, but was confident in doing so that the fall title was his. Second place Magic Time will need at least two firsts to overtake him.

He was joined on the sidelines last Sunday morning by captain Steve Besse and Apres, a J/120, but not before the sleek racer had set a new course record in covering course No. 1, twice around the harbor triangle, in just 54 minutes and 30 seconds. Besse beat his own record set last year, also on Apres, by two minutes and 31 seconds.

Winner on Corrected Time
Unfortunately, just because one does well getting around the course, it does not necessarily follow that you will score well in the race. In this case Lagoonah, a Columbia 32 skippered by Frank DeSimone, also sailed the course faster than his usual pace. In fact, it was much faster and was declared the winner.

Taking second was Magic Time, a Vineyard Vixen helmed by Dan Culkin. Third was Phil Hale aboard Tango, a J/100, and in fourth came Gloria, a C&C24 with Roger Becker at the wheel. And in, fifth, a case in which the first shall be last, was Apres.

The End Is Near?
Post race, the town dock was busy with Holmes Holers preparing their boats for winter storage and discussions arose on the odds of a final race this coming Sunday.

However, the weather for the week ahead looks sunny and with the prospect of good wind as well, there was hope that not only could a race could be planned, but perhaps there was still more good sailing to come. The season ain't over quite yet.

For more information, visit www.HolmesHole.org

 

Penelope Takes Over Top Spot for Fall, Master Handicapper Roger Becker Feted

 

Master-handicapper Roger Becker at the helm of Gloria, a C&C 24. Susan Waldrop Photo.

 

by David Lott

 

Mo Flam and his Alerion 28 Penelope notched two more qualifying races for the Holmes Hole Sailing Association Fall Series races and with them turned the standings upside down.

 

Following up on his winning summer, Flam took a fourth last Thursday and added a second on Sunday to leap from the sidelines to the top of the standings, pushing Dan Culkin and his Vineyard Vixen Magic Time to second.

 

Magic Time’s first on Thursday and third on Sunday were enough to keep her in close striking distance for the top spot.

 

A Fall Gem
Sunday’s race was yet another sparkling fall gem with north northwest winds pushing into the  harbor at 15 mph—enough to speed eight boats around Course No. 1 in less than an hour and a half.

 

Taking first on the day was Frank Sutula aboard Soma Holiday, a Hanse 335, which traversed the twice-around-the-buoys loop in 1:04:33 on corrected time.

 

Becker Feted
Gloria, a C&C 24 with Roger Becker at the helm, came in sixth on a day important on several fronts. First, the race put Gloria into a qualifying position for the Fall Series and, second, skipper Becker was later honored at a special lunch which recognized his critical contributions to Holmes Hole

over the years.

 

Several speakers noted, “Roger, you are the reason we have so much fun every Sunday. Your handicapping of the field, race calculations and post-race standings and commentary pull it all together. Your handicaps are also the source of so much animated discussion throughout the year.”

 

Becker keeps a tight ship on those rules and handicaps. The Hugh Schwarz Cup rules he recently outlined prove it: All races sailed count (no "throw outs") and there is no award for second place.

 

As for those famous handicaps, which are proprietary to Holmes Holes and created for the entire fleet as a labor of love, Becker once remarked with tongue somewhat in cheek," We create the  handicap ratings so no one can win."

 

Actually, he has it wrong. When Roger Becker is working his magic for Holmes Hole, everyone wins.

 

Thursday Results

Last Thursday 10 boats came to the line, showing the October strength of the fleet which now counts 19 boats having competed. Gusty variable winds mostly over 13 mph made for a crisp autumn sail.  One time around with West Chop the first buoy at about low tide with plenty of wind meant the currents played only a small part in the mix. 

 

Magic Time took the blue ribbon over second-place finisher Phil Hale aboard his J/100 Tango while third went to Adam Hayes and his new boat, Sophon Opus, a J 35C. Also in the mix were the recently joined Cape Dory 25 Sandpiper sailed by Kathy and Ernie Mendenhall.

 

For more information about Holems Hole Sailing Assoication, go to http://holmeshole.org/

Home for Sale at Bijah's Way - A Modern Wonder in Chilmark

Property: Bijah's Way, Chilmark
Price: $1,295,000                  
Bedrooms: 3
Baths: 4
SF: 2,616
Land: 4 acres
Special Feature: 2 master suites

Front of house with lovely mature plantings 

In a Nutshell:  A lovely modern open yet warm home built in 1987 on 4 private acres off the town road Tea Lane. A stunning stone fireplace by the acclaimed artist Lew French is the focal point in the open LR & DR.

There is an elegant master suite on each floor, each with its own sitting area, bath and private decks, soaring ceilings with dramatic wood beams and trusses.

Description: We love the drama and light of this house with its soaring ceilings and the many large windows and sliding doors out to the wraparound decks and patios. The open first floor plan provides a wonderful flow for easy living and entertaining. With 4 acres of land your privacy is assured.

Living Room & the Lew French fireplace

Another view of the living room

Kitchen with view of breakfast area

First Floor: Master suite with a dressing room/office, private deck and full bath.  Second bedroom with full bath. There is an open dining room, while a cozy breakfast room and kitchen lead to a fabulous sunny living room with Lou French fireplace and dramatic trussed and beamed ceilings. There is a wraparound deck.

Dining room, kitchen, view to breakfast room

Second Floor: There is a private master suite with a loft living area, full bath and private deck off of the bedroom.

Second floor loft

One of two master bedrooms

Ensuite bath

Basement: Full basement, partially finished with a full bath & kitchenette. This can be a family room, extra sleeping area, office or exercise room.

Bonus: Old stone walls, garage with unfinished room above, circular driveway, beautiful grounds, room, office or exercise room. Easy access from Middle Road or North Road

To find out more about this opportunity contact us at Vineyard Open House Real Estate:

Kristin Zern, Sales Associate/Realtor® 
c 914 439-2047 

or

David Lott, Owner/Realtor®
c 203 270-9357