New Listing
30 Pilgrim Road: Open and big sky feeling down a quiet lane off Cliff Road. Four bedroom and four bath home convenient to Westmoor Club, Steps Beach, and down town. With its open and inviting floor plan and excellent rental history, this home is perfect for personal use or as an investment property. Listing price: $1,999,000.
Coffin and 'Sconset Real Estate
508-228-1138
508-257-6335
28 Willard Street: Two bedroom cottage just steps away from the beach. Potential for incredible second floor views of harbor! Listed at $1,100,000.
Coffin and 'Sconset Real Estate
508-228-1138
508-257-6335
One of the greatest things about Nantucket Island is the many athletic events available for islanders and visitors throughout the summer. From the bike paths spanning the island to the nature trails of Sanford Farm and other Conversation sites to the many beaches and oceans–it seems that there is always something active happening on Nantucket.
This past Saturday was the 2nd annual Nantucket Triathlon. Founded in 2009 by Jamie Ranney and Bill Burnett, the Nantucket Triathlon is a sprint triathlon that involves a .25 mile swim at Jetties Beach, a 14 mile bike ride to Madaket and back, and a 3.5 mile run throughout the Cliff Road/Brant Point area. Over 600 people participated in this year's triathlon (73 were Nantucket full time residents), including 3 people from Coffin and 'Sconset Real Estate: Jack Bulger, Jon Merson, and Christina Boling. Bulger, Merson, and Boling all completed the triathlon within 2 hours.
All who participated in the triathlon enjoyed a great race and appreciated the support from the Nantucket community. Many supporters could be found lining the sidewalks of the race route (some with hoses to cool down racers from the humidity), while others shouted words of encouragement from cars that were stopped to make way for racers. In all, it was a great day–weather, spirits, support, and sportsmanship.
Before you know it it will be time for the 2011 Nantucket Triathlon. Interested in participating? Visit the Nantucket Triathlon website www.acktri.com.
Make sure to plan accordingly, book your rental home now for next year's event!
508-228-1138
508-257-6335
4 Sesapana Road is a charming 4 bedroom home that offers spacious living and dining spaces and an updated kitchen perfect for family gatherings. Located in a private and highly desirable area of Nantucket, this home is on a half acre lot with mature vegetation and plantings. Convenient location to down town and bike paths. Listed at $1,350,000.
Coffin and 'Sconset Real Estate
508-228-1138
508-257-6335
11 Seikinnow Place: This updated three bedroom, three and a half bath home sits on nearly half an acre in a country setting with newer homes and mature plantings. Ready for family enjoyment and has solid rental income potential. Easy distance to south shore beaches, mid-Island shopping and Town. Listed at $799,000.
Coffin and 'Sconset Real Estate
508-228-1138
508-257-6335
It was truly a remarkable day on Nantucket Island for all the annual 4th of July activities. The sky was blue, the sun was shining brightly, and the temperature was warm.
This year's celebration/activities took place a day early, on July 3rd. Early risers participated in the 20th annual Firecracker 5K Road Race (a 3.1 course out to Monomoy and back) while others took to down town for the annual games, activities, and celebrations. Main Street was closed off to traffic to accommodate various activities such as the watermelon eating contest, pie eating contest, face painting, a puppet show, and the crowd favorite–the water fight! Store fronts were decorated in red, white, and blue and enjoyed the crowds the annual festivities brought–the older crowd could be found getting a coffee at Even Keel or shopping in one of the many wonderful shops that line Main Street.
Out in 'Sconset, visitors and islanders enjoyed the bike decorating contest, watermelon rolling race, and the various antique cars decorated in patriotic themes. Both our offices, 'Sconset Real Estate and Coffin Real Estate, were open Saturday and Sunday and had a great time celebrating with old and new friends who stopped by to say hello.
Sunday was another beautiful day that ended with a clear sky perfect for fireworks.
Thinking of celebrating the 4th of July on Nantucket next year?
Contact us at Coffin 'Sconset Real Estate now for your 2011 rental–it is a popular time of year–so book early! We hope to see you next year if not before.
There is still plenty of opportunity to call for a last minute rental: 508-228-1138 or 508-257-6335.
Go online and see if there is a property that fits your dreams: www.coffinrealestate.com
64 Sankaty Road
Panoramic views of Sankaty Golf Course and fabulous sunsets. Discover this beautiful custom four bedroom home and privacy at the end of a winding country lane driveway. Convenient locations to 'Sconset Village.
Listed at $3,275,000 by Carol Coffin.
27 West Sankaty Road
"Tuckaway" in the historic Village of 'Sconset a three bedroom home plus sleeping porch and an additional vacant lot. Unique opportunities for ownership and use of this rare find of history and private location.
Listed at $1,850,000 by Debbie Willett.
15 Clifton Street
"Spar" located in Sankaty Village has two bedrooms and an excellent rental history. Located on a cul-e-sac with easy access to Post Office Square, this property has room to expand. Sold partially furnished.
Listed at $1,095,000 by Paula McAuley and Debbie Willett.
23 Bank Street
Water, sun, and sand in Cod Fish Park. Location offers the opportunity to use approved plans to have a house and cottage for personal use and rental. Prime location and views!
Listed at $1,195,000 by Chandra Miller.
15 Bank Street
Cod Fish Whaling cottage and guest house. "Belle" is a two bedroom main house that was totally renovated in 2008. Additional features of the property is an enchanting studio with cathedral ceilings and a private garden. Professionally decorated, this home is being offered completely furnished.
Listed at $1,399,000 by Debbie Willett.
5 Evelyn Street
Step back in time to a 'Sconset State of Mind. Located in the village on a quaint, shelled street is this 1885 rose covered Underhill Cottage. This four bedroom house and two bedroom guest cottage is a rare find. Truly a gem of a location in the 1930's Actor Colony area of 'Sconset.
Listed at $1,525,000 by Debbie Willett and Paula McAuley.
Coffin and 'Sconset Real Estate
(508) 228-1138
(508) 257-6335
On June 27th, the Nantucket Unitarian Meeting House will be hosting Carolyn Walsh, as she recounts her story of volunteering in Haiti after an earthquake devastated the country. Encouraged by her son Chad and his organization GrassRoots United, Carolyn traveled to Haiti 120 days after the quake and although an uncomfortable experience, Carolyn is eager to return and continue helping those less fortunate.
GrassRoots helps those affected by natural disasters worldwide. Right now, GrassRoots is currently focusing on Haiti and these efforts include distributing medical supplies, providing safe drinking water, developing safe new dwellings, and helping the reconstruction efforts with a tool lending programs. Donations help communities get access to what they need to rebuild and all donated funds go directly to help those in need.
To learn more about GrassRoots or to donate, visit their website: http://www.grassrootsunited.org/index.html. Carolyn Walsh will be speaking this Sunday, June 27th at the Unitarian Meeting House at 10:45. There will be coffee, conversation and Q&A afterwards.
Carolyn Walsh (in gray hat) with other volunteers in Haiti
GrassRoots founder Chad Walsh
June 17th marks the start of this year’s Nantucket Film Festival. Founded in 1996 by brother and sister duo Jill and Jonathan Burkhart, the Nantucket Film Festival is a unique Nantucket event that attracts many visitors and celebrities to the island for special screenings, awards, and programs.
In its 15th year, the Nantucket Film Festival will run until June 20, 2010. As in previous years, this year’s festival will feature cutting edge films and a remarkable group of special guests including Zach Galifiankis, Andy Samberg, Sarah Silverman, Ben Stiller, and many more.
One of the most popular events during the festival is the All Star Comedy Roundtable. Presented by Nantucket Film Festival board member Ben Stiller, this year’s Roundtable will include Zach Galifiankis, Andy Samberg, and Sarah Silverman and will take place at Nantucket High School. Those in attendance can expect a night of laughter and pure entertainment from these comedic heavy hitters.
Many wonderful films make their debut at the festival each year. The Academy Award nominated film The Hurt Locker debuted last summer and this year the animated film Toy Story 3 will debut on opening night. Other film highlights of this year’s Nantucket Film Festival are The Extra Man, Nowhere Boy, Freedom Riders, Waiting for “Superman,” and Get Low.
For a full schedule of events and films, visit the Nantucket Film Festival website www.nantucketfilmfestival.org.
Nantucket Island's Spring Restaurant Week begins June 7 and runs through Sunday, June 13. Many of Nantucket Island's finest restaurants are participating in this week long celebration of local dining and offering special pricing of $25-$45 for multiple course dinners (some restaurants are offering lunch specials as well!).
Sponsored and organized by the Nantucket Chamber of Commerce and N Magzine, Nantucket Restaurant Week happens twice a year, once in the spring and again in the fall. During the spring, Nantucket Restaurant Week is the official start of the season for those restaurants that have been closed for the winter. Locals and visitors to the Island celebrate these reopening during this time and enjoy catching up with the owners and wait staff of their favorite island dining spots.
Many Nantucket Island restaurants celebrate the abundance of fresh ingredients offered on island during this time of year by utilizing them in many of their offerings. Expect many fresh vegetables, fruits, and local seafood to be the focal points for many of the offered dishes.
29 Nantucket restaurants are participating in this year's Restaurant Week including 21 Federal, American Seasons, Dune, The Galley, Kitty Murtaghs, Queequeg's, and Town.
For a complete listing of all participating restaurants and for their menus, visit http://www.nantucketrestaurantweek.com/
Entrance of American Seasons (Photo from their website)
