11 Milk Street, Nantucket MA

The Thomas Starbuck House, originally built in 1761 in the old town of Sherburne, was relocated to 11 Milk Street in 1790. This Quaker-style home has been fully and meticulously renovated while respecting its historic grandeur, with antique features thoughtfully preserved and documented by the Nantucket Preservation Trust.

Floor 1: The entry hall is spacious and features an L-shaped staircase. The comfotable front parlor boasts antique paneling surrounding a functional fireplace. The large dining room also has an impressive antique inglenook fireplace. A hall with an original blanket/gun closet connects to the den, originally the Starbuck family's birthing room, which has served as a downstairs bedroom with a working fireplace and powder room, as well as a Dutch door that opens onto a large, private patio. To the rear of the home, the modern eat-in kitchen is generously sized, featuring a center island with a breakfast bar and a walk-in pantry. A rear staircase off the kitchen leads directly to the primary bedroom. A mudroom with laundry and great storage is at the back of the house.,

Floor 2: The front stairway ascends to a spacious second-floor landing, currently utilized as office space. The front bedroom features a fireplace and a private bath. The middle bedroom also includes a fireplace and a large bathroom with a tub/shower. The primary bedroom at the rear of the home has cathedral ceilings and a generous bath with double vanities, a free-standing tub, and a shower, as well as a stairway leading to the attic.,

Floor 3: Generous storage space.

A root cellar with both interior and exterior access is equipped with mechanical systems. The basement walls and chimney base have been completely rebuilt, with rigid insulation and a spotless appearance.