2 Chester Street, Nantucket - Town

Only one third of a mile from the Steamship Authority and the restaurant, museum and shop-lined cobblestoned Main Streets of Town. Welcoming center chimney Colonial, originally built in 1790. While still maintaining the character of the period, this home has been lovingly updated in 2019 with today s modern conveniences including 10 state-of-the-art air conditioning wall units and new appliances. Fresh paint and new decor have been perfectly blended with charming antiques. Formerly The Ivy Lodge, a name derived from the ivy plants which once grew in abundance throughout the property, this Nantucket Vacation Rental is now perfectly equipped for an extended family and has a bathroom for every bedroom. First Floor: The welcoming entry foyer has a sitting nook and leads to a dining room with original fireplace and hallway bathroom. Located off the dining room is the sun-lit kitchen with stone counter tops, a large center island, and new appliances. To the right of the foyer is the Living Room with comfortable sectional sofa and wide screen TV. There are two bedrooms on the first floor. The first bedroom is located off the dining area and has a new Queen bed with an en-suite shower. In the rear of the home is a gorgeous new bedroom featuring a custom-tiled ensuite shower and new Queen bed. Continue outdoors to a patio complete with gas grill and lighted pergola defining a perfect space for al fresco dining for 8-10 guests. Second Floor: Up the original staircase, the second story has a casual nautical-inspired living room/play room with television right off the Kids ensuite (shower) bedroom that has two twin beds. To the rear is a large Queen ensuite with shower. In the front of the home is a bedroom with a Queen and a hallway that leads to a full bath with a tub and shower combo. There is a door that can make this bedroom and bath combination a private suite. Weekly memberships at The Nantucket Hotel (Pool, Spa, Health Club, Kids Camp) available right across the street.