14 Bassett Road, Nantucket, MA

Welcome to Easily Farm, the crown jewel of Quaise where open sky and nature
surround the art of living well. Bordering 107 acres of harborfront Conservation
Foundation land, this exceptional property has more than 2¼ acres providing ground
floor harbor views and dazzling sunsets from extensive decks surrounding and
connecting the primary houses. Offered for the first time in over 30 years, Easily
Farm is an environmentally-sensitive oasis of craftsmanship, land management and
artistic design that will delight the senses and calm the soul. There is over 3,000 sq. ft. of outdoor living space connecting the 6-bedroom main house with a 2-bedroom guest cottage both overlooking a 15' x 35' heated infinity pool. An established Perennial garden links the main house with the Garage and studio above.
Beyond the Guest cottage is a labyrinth leading to the Carriage/Farmhouse exuding charm from the ballast stone fireplace and historic wooden planks. Easily Farm is a 100% organic property having been awarded the 1st Conservation Commendation by the Nantucket Garden Club and Land Council. As well, the property is being considered for a Nantucket Preservation Trust Award. With over 9,000 sq. ft. of interior living space, the entire property has UV filtered and sterilized water systems plus deeded beach access. Existing ground cover is Grandfathered at 4.4%.

First Floor: Main House - built by Ed Toole in 2001 and designed by the late renowned Island architect Gwynne Thorsen, its classic twin chimneys design remains brilliant today. The wide covered
front porch with its welcoming Dutch door opens into a large foyer with white-washed pine flooring and dual staircases. The central living room features a double-sided wood burning fireplace to warm any dinner party guests seated nearby and large French doors opening onto the pool deck with first floor water views. Beyond the dining room is the kitchen with a concrete center island, sitting area, access to the deck and proper mud room
with laundry. The mudroom opens onto a large deer-proof flower garden designed by the owner, a nationally recognized floral designer. At the opposite end of the house is a hallway with a powder room, first floor bedroom with private bathroom and French doors opening to the pool area.

Second Floor: The 2nd floor features a grand living room with gas fireplace and balcony, boasting wonderful views of the harbor and beyond Coatue where the summer yachts are
moored. To the south is the primary bedroom with its own balcony and primary bathroom. To the North there are two identical guest rooms, both with private bathrooms. Extensive built-ins minimize clutter and each room is light filled with vaulted ceilings.

Basement: A generous lower level features a full bathroom, two additional bedrooms/flex space, storage rooms and mechanicals.

Second Dwelling: Guest Cottage - Completed in 2019 by Twig Perkins, the Guest House is a vision of ultra high-quality craftsmanship, artistic detail and organic whimsy. Enter through the Dutch door to the wide foyer and the eyes take you to a stairwell which floats behind a wall of glass illuminating the three-story atrium. The living room boasts an enormous window wall overlooking the hundred-acre Conservation land. A double-sided 72 ” linear gas fireplace Easily provides warmth and romance between the living and dining area. Flooring throughout the guest house is gray ceramic stone. Twenty-four feet of doors fold to
open the kitchen to the outdoors, allowing for ultimate versatility and flexibility. The
400 square foot covere d porch over the dining area has remote-controlled screens that can
be lowered at dinner time. The 14-foot kitchen island features a Neolith countertop with zero relief cabinetry and is equipped with a pair of under counter freezer drawers, three under counter refrigerators, a Bosch Induction Range , wine cooler, Bosch dishwasher and drawer microwave and four recycle bins . Flat panel doors lead to generous pantry storage and a small office with French doors which open onto a lattice-fenced deck. The 2nd floor leads to an exceptional and artful Primary Suite. The “wet” bathroom delights wi th a double walk-in shower which is beyond the bathroom with radiant heat flooring, individual vanities along with French doors opening onto the open land beyond. A large dressing room and closet space segue into the bedroom with vaulted ceilings, French doors and a deck with a dazzling view of Cons ervation land, pond and harbor. A second ensuite bedroom is just off the stair hallway as well, along with a second-floor laundry closet. The lower level has been thoughtfully designed with care and diligence. The multi-purpose room was constructed with oversized French doors to accommodate a variet y of uses including car storage, office space, and crafts. Two additional unfinished rooms provide space for mechanicals and storage.


An I/A 9-bedroom septic system was designed and installed in 2017.

Parking: Yes

Listed by William Raveis Nantucket