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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.

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Basic Information

  • Bedrooms8
  • Mls StatusActive
  • Bathroom9
  • Lot Features Flood Plain
  • Parcel Number 2235297

Location

  • NeighborhoodOyster Harbors
  • SubdivisionOyster Harbors
  • Address17 Indian Trail
  • Building Number17
  • CountyBarnstable
  • StateMA
  • StreetIndian Trail
  • TownBarnstable
  • Zip02655

Exterior

  • Exterior Features
    • Covered Patio/Deck
    • Greenhouse
    • Patio
    • Stone Wall
    • Storage
    • Tennis Court(s)

Property Information

  • Square Feet7,310
  • Building Area Source Public Records
  • Living Area 7,310
  • Lot Size Square Feet 323,650
  • Lot Size Units Acres
  • View YN Yes

Tax Information

  • Tax Assessed Value $9,002,100
  • Tax Year 2025
  • Taxes$74,701

Rooms

  • Bathrooms Total Decimal 9
  • Full Bath9

Building

  • Building Area Units Square Feet
  • FireplaceYes
  • Fireplaces Total 4
  • FoundationOther
  • Garage Spaces6
  • Patio And Porch Features Patio, Covered
  • Property StyleContemporary
  • Rooms21
  • Year Built1997
  • Year Built Details Approximate
  • Year Built Source Public Records

Amenities

  • AmenitiesPark, Golf, Conservation Area, House of Worship, Marina
  • Security Features Security System

Other

  • Date Listed06/10/2025
  • Farm Land Area Units Square Feet

Parking

  • Parking Spaces8
  • Covered Spaces 6
  • Garage YN Yes
  • Parking Features Detached

Basic Information

  • List Price$23,850,000
  • MLS Number73388659
  • Modification Date06/16/2025
  • Property SubTypeSingle Family Residence

Property

  • Acreage7.43
  • Other Structures Greenhouse

Interior

  • Interior Features Wet Bar

Utilities

  • Cooling Central Air
  • Cooling YN Yes
  • Electric Generator
  • Heat SystemYes
  • Heating Oil
  • Sewer Private Sewer
  • Water Source Public

Water Body

  • Miles to Beach0.1
  • WaterfrontYes
  • Waterfront Features Waterfront, Sound, River, River, Sound,0 to 1/10 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Private)

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Listed by Joanna Dresser of LandVest,Inc.

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