17 Indian Trail Active Save Request In-Person Tour Request Virtual Tour
Osterville,MA 02655
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 7,310 sqft
Price per Sqft $3,262
Subdivision Oyster Harbors
MLS Listing ID 22502840
Bedrooms 8
Full Baths 9
HOA Y/N No
Abv Grd Liv Area 7,310
Year Built 1997
Annual Tax Amount $74,701
Tax Year 2025
Lot Size 7.430 Acres
Acres 7.43
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Source Cape Cod & Islands API
Property Description
A secluded treasure nestled on a private island. In the 1950s, Paul Mellon, heir to the famous banking family that established the National Gallery of Art in Washington D.C., and his wife Bunny chose this setting for a summer retreat. They created a home of elegance, comfort and great beauty, where they entertained world leaders, movie stars and industrialists. Bunny shaped the gardens and landscape, creating an exquisite blend of native plantings and trees.The 7,300-square-foot main house is integrated into the land, with its eight bedrooms offering views of either the sea or the gardens. Natural pathways wind through the property, connecting the main house to cottages--including a former art studio converted into a private suite--and lead to a beach house, where the Mellons hosted President John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline.With over five hundred feet of waterfront, a private dock, and access to a private island, now serving as a protected bird sanctuary, this is an island haven like no other.
Location
State MA
County Barnstable
Zoning RF-1
Direction Oyster Harbors Island. Directions will be provided by security attendant.
Body of Water Seapuit River
Interior
Heating Hot Water
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Hardwood
Fireplace No
Exterior
Exterior Feature Outdoor Shower,Garden
Garage Spaces 4.0
View Y/N Yes
Water Access Desc Ocean
View Ocean
Roof Type Wood,Shingle
Garage Yes
Private Pool No
Building
Faces Oyster Harbors Island. Directions will be provided by security attendant.
Story 2
Foundation Other
Sewer Private Sewer
Level or Stories 2
Structure Type Shingle Siding
New Construction No
Schools
Elementary Schools Barnstable
Middle Schools Barnstable
High Schools Barnstable
School District Barnstable
Others
Tax ID 070009004
Distance to Beach 0 - .1
Special Listing Condition None