Homes for sale - 17 Indian Trail, Barnstable, MA 02655

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Melanie Gundersheim

melanie@gundersheimgroup.com +1(617) 997-8272

$ 23,850,000

Est. payment | -/mo

8 Beds

9 Baths

7,310 SqFt

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$ 23,850,000

Est. payment | -/mo

Save

8 Beds

9 Baths

7,310 SqFt

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

MLS Listing ID 73388659

Style Other (See Remarks)

Bedrooms 8

Full Baths 9

HOA Fees $4,500/ann

HOA Y/N true

Year Built 1954

Annual Tax Amount $74,701

Tax Year 2025

Lot Size 7.430 Acres

Acres 7.43

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

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 500 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

Area Oyster Harbors

Zoning RF-1

Direction Oyster Harbors Island. Directions will be provided by security attendant.

Interior

Interior Features Wet Bar

Heating Oil

Cooling Central Air

Fireplaces Number 4

Exterior

Exterior Feature Patio, Covered Patio/Deck, Tennis Court(s), Storage, Greenhouse, Professional Landscaping, Stone Wall

Garage Spaces 6.0

Community Features Park, Golf, Conservation Area, House of Worship, Marina

Waterfront Description Waterfront,Sound,River,River,Sound,0 to 1/10 Mile To Beach,Beach Ownership(Private)

View Y/N Yes

View Scenic View(s)

Total Parking Spaces 8

Garage Yes

Building

Lot Description Flood Plain

Foundation Other

Sewer Private Sewer

Water Public

Architectural Style Other (See Remarks)

Others

Senior Community false

Listed by LandVest, Inc.

"My job is to find and attract mastery-based agents to the office, protect the culture, and make sure everyone is happy! "

+1(617) 997-8272

melanie@gundersheimgroup.com

10 Lincoln St, Newton, MA, 02461, United States

17 Indian Trail Barnstable, MA 02655