Where timeless colonial grandeur overlooks the shimmering shores of Nantucket Sound
Standing as an exceptional and rare coastal offering nestled in the heart of Hyannis Port and regarded as one of the finest properties on all of Cape Cod is none other than 151 & 155 Irving Avenue. Directly
adjacent to the famed Kennedy Compound, known as the “Summer White House” for President John F.
Kennedy, it’s the stately colonial that dreams are made of, accompanied by lavish grounds of mature trees, manicured hedges, vibrant rolling lawns, and a vast 410 feet of pristine beach. The serene exterior, surrounded by breathtaking vistas of Nantucket Sound, Hyannis Port Harbor, and Great Island, is only the beginning of what this immaculate estate has to offer.
Unobstructed views of the sea are elegantly framed in every room. Notable features include grand staircases, traditional coastal design elements, seven spacious bedrooms and seven and a half baths in the main house, a luxurious primary suite, a bright and airy chef’s kitchen, and hardwood floors throughout.
The study, wet bar, and formal dining room boast rich millwork and thoughtful craftsmanship. Indoor-
outdoor living is seamless with grand entertaining spaces that effortlessly connect to outdoor living areas. Ideal for multi-generational living and staff, the compound offers a lovely guesthouse, complete with an updated kitchen, six total bedrooms, five full and one half baths, and separate apartments with private entrances.
Outside, the fire pit is the perfect place to gather and enjoy the tranquil landscape while watching sailboats pass by. A sparkling in-ground pool beckons, surrounded by comfortable seating and entertaining spaces promising exquisite summer gatherings. The estate enjoys proximity to nearby amenities, including the West Beach Club and Hyannis Port Yacht Club as well as Cape Cod’s best golf courses, deep-water marinas, Cape Cod Gateway Airport, and ferry service to Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket.
“The term gets thrown around a lot in real estate, but this is truly a trophy property,” says Paul Grover, principal broker of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Robert Paul Properties. “The 410 feet of sandy beach frontage is unprecedented, combined with sweeping views of Nantucket Sound, Olmsted-designed grounds, the architecture, and all the history that surrounds it. It’s humbling to think that President Kennedy used to walk this very beach.”
Rich with history, the main residence was built by Thomas Taggart, a politician, hotelier, and financier in Indiana, as a summer home for his family. He initially called it Amyvale to pay homage to his birthplace in Emyvale, Ireland. According to the current owner, the residence didn’t originally have a third floor — it was added later to serve as an art studio for Taggart’s adult daughter so that she would stay with them during the summers.
“It’s also unique to find such a grand, sprawling estate in a walkable location right in the center of a village,” says Grover. “There’s nothing else like it on Cape Cod, or perhaps the entire Eastern Seaboard.
There’s a presence and grandeur that can only be experienced when you walk the property.”
Priced at $21,500,000.
