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Chilmark, MA
Neighborhood
South
Bedrooms
4
Baths
2
Approx Sq Feet
2,424
Type
Single Family
Link Id
43314
Furnished
Un-Furnished
Year Built
1973
Lot Size
2.90 Acres
Tucked away in the heart of Chilmark, this nearly 3-acre property blends rustic Vineyard charm with unique creative potential. Chilmark was a very special place for the former owner, American artist Thomas Hart Benton, who summered on the Island for 50 years. Professor and Art Historian, Erika Doss, said “the years he spent in Chilmark honed the artistic style and subjects that led to his celebrated reputation as a leading American scene painter.” You can feel this history when you step inside. Anchored by a classic 1973 home and a classic shingle 1950s artist’s studio, the property is a rare find offering character, privacy, and pastoral beauty. The main house features an updated kitchen, a great room with vaulted ceilings and fireplace, a sitting room with a beach stone fireplace, 2 bedrooms and 2 baths. The oversized screened porch is the perfect spot to end the day. Once outside, the 14x20 pool and hot tub are surrounded by mature plantings, a stone patio and pergola. Nearby, the wisteria-covered patio provides yet another area to enjoy the surroundings. Next door, the detached studio with a full bath —originally built as a creative sanctuary in the 1950s—offers inspiring space for art, writing, or guest accommodations. Rolling hills and stone walls frame the landscape, evoking the casual elegance of old Chilmark. Whether you’re looking to restore, refresh or expand, this property is full of potential in a tranquil up-Island location. *The abutting parcel with two cottages was also part of the Benton family and are available for purchase.
Features
Irrigation, Outdoor Shower
Outdoor Features
Deck, Hot Tub, Patio, Private Pool, Porch - Screened
Rooms
8
Flooring
Hardwood, pine and engineered wood flooring
Foundation
Crawl space
Lead Paint Status
Unknown
Sewer
Septic
Water
Well
Zoning
R3
Floor 1 Description
The arched front door leads to a charming sitting room with antique beach stone fireplace, an updated kitchen, impressive great room with attached screened porch, 2 bedrooms and 2 baths all on the first floor.
Floor 2 Description
A narrow staircase leads to an artists loft, office or bedroom
Fridge
Yes
Heat
Propane Monitor
Dryer
No
First Floor Bedrooms
3
Fireplaces
3
Tv
Cable
Washer
No
Stove
No
Dishwasher
No
Second Dwelling Description
A very charming 1950's-built studio or detached bedroom with a full bath, and loft accessed by ladder, plus a rear deck.
Basement Description
Crawlspace