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In 2015, there have been six transactions over $10mm on the island, this is the most of any year since we started tracking this figure in 2003 and is currently tied with 2006 which was the height of the market over this time period.  These six sales ranged from $10,850,000 for waterfront property in West Tisbury to $24,750,000 for a waterfront home and compound on the south shore of Edgartown (this was the highest price ever paid for a private residence on the island). There are four months left in the year and the fall is traditionally a busy time for transactions on the island so, with one more sale over $10mm, a record may be set in 2015.

There is Five bedroom treasure on Stonewall Pond in Chilmark with beach access and stunning views. The beauty and peace of this place is undeniable - one experiences the sights/sounds/smell of seagrass, pond, dunes, ocean, sky.  This was a writer's cottage for many years and offers an abundance of serenity but, at the same time, one can fish, paddleboard, or kayak right off of your deck, over to the ocean beach a short distance away or under the bridge to connect to a series of waterways for hours of exploring.

The annual summer benefit for Sheriff’s Meadow Foundation took place Monday July 20^th.  Set on the beautiful Borggaard Farm on Indian Hill Road in West Tisbury, it was a wonderful location for people from all over the Island to get together and celebrate the foundation’s accomplishments.  President Chris Alley, and Executive Director Adam Moore each spoke to a captivated audience. Photographs of the various properties Sheriff’s Meadow has maintained and protected such as the antique Mayhew-Hancock-Mitchell house and Quansoo Farm flashed on large screens as guests dined.  This event was another reminder of how fortunate we are to have so many people dedicated to preserving our Island.

Anyone who has spent time in Chilmark knows the magic of Menemsha Pond - its activities, wildlife, beauty. To live on the pond is a highly sought after position. Now, a cherished family estate at 267 State Road in Chilmark is available. With over nine acres on Menemsha Pond, a sandy beach area, a deep water dock and an 11-bedroom septic installed, this is truly an incredible rare opportunity to live the Menemsha Pond experience in the most spectacular way.  Learn more here http://www.tealaneassociates.com/for-sale/267-state-road-chilmark

The 17th annual Evening of Discovery took place in Vineyard Haven Saturday evening June 27th. Guests were asked to wear black and white to celebrate the theme based on the Museum’s exhibit of Alfred Eisenstaedt’s photographs of Islanders. Under a grand white tent on the grounds of the Marine Hospital, more than 400 people mingled, snacked, and bid on a wide range of items before sitting down to a delicious elegant dinner.  Set with the harbor on one side, and the historic building towering above, it was a beautiful and dramatic location.  It seemed that everyone was excited for the Museum to achieve its manifold and ambitious goals, most of which focus on education.  David Nathans proudly described some of the programs that involve kids learning about Island history of all kinds- social, natural and economic.  The Gayhead Lighthouse was highlighted because of its recent relocation.

Edgartown Board of Trade hosted a terrific evening of hors d’oeuvres and drinks at the Dunes, last Tuesday.  The Dunes, formerly Lure, is the new beautiful restaurant at Winnetu Oceanside Resort.  The interior is sleek and welcoming with so many different spots to enjoy, many with water views...  The bar is substantial as are the various dining areas, but now with the extensive deck and poolside service, it really feels like a modern escape by the Atlantic.

There is a little known and magical waterfront neighborhood on the north shore of Martha's Vineyard called Chappaquonsett. Today there are only 10 homes in this very special area surrounded by protected woodland and beautiful water. It lies directly across Vineyard Sound from Woods Hole and the Elizabeth Islands. The word Chappaquonsett is native American,  meaning "where the nets dry". Not surprising since its most eastern point is now the entrance to Lake Tashmoo which was once the site of a famous and productive herring run before fresh water Tashmoo was connected to Vineyard Sound.

The Gay Head Light made it to her new location, safe and secure, over 180' from the eroding cliff! The move took two and a half days as hydraulic power pushed this 400 ton treasure gently and slowly along steel tracks. Now she rests as the engineered concrete block foundation is built to fill in the gap from the steel beams as they are retracted, and the move path is back-filled with all soils returning to their original location at the same compaction rate as existed prior to the move. Then the plant materials will be returned and the overall landscape plan will unfold, paying hommage to the lighthouse site from the 1800s with stone wall and repurposing of materials found during the excavation. The Lighthouse is planned to re-open to the public sometime in late July.

Highly desirable South Shore Chilmark location with pond frontage and dock on Chilmark Pond. The four-bedroom home has ocean views and the interior takes in the natural setting with extensive south facing windows, expansive south facing decks and a hot but from which to enjoy water views of the Atlantic ocean. This quality well-built home affords instant relaxation with easy kayaking or paddle boarding on the Pond or sepnd the day on Chilmark's pristine Lucy Vincent Beach. $2,550,000.

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