17 Indian Trail, Osterville, MA 02655
Local realty services provided by:CENTURY 21 Tassinari & Associates, Inc
17 Indian Trail,Barnstable, MA 02655
$20,000,000
- 8 Beds
- 9 Baths
- - sq. ft.
- Single family
- Sold
Listed by: joanna dresser, kelly crosby
Office: landvest, inc.
MLS#:73388659
Source:MLSPIN
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Price summary
- Price:$20,000,000
- Monthly HOA dues:$375
About this home
A secluded treasure nestled on a private island. In the 1950s, Paul Mellon, heir to the famous banking family that established the National Gallery of Art in Washington D.C., and his wife Bunny chose this setting for a summer retreat. They created a home of elegance, comfort and great beauty, where they entertained world leaders, movie stars and industrialists. Bunny shaped the gardens and landscape, creating an exquisite blend of native plantings and trees. The 7,300-square-foot main house is integrated into the land, with its eight bedrooms offering views of either the sea or the gardens. Natural pathways wind through the property, connecting the main house to cottages—including a former art studio converted into a private suite—and lead to a beach house, where the Mellons hosted President John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline. With over 500 feet of waterfront, a private dock, and access to a private island, now serving as a protected bird sanctuary, this is an island haven like no other.
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Home facts
- Year built:1954
- Listing ID #:73388659
- Updated:December 23, 2025 at 05:53 PM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:8
- Total bathrooms:9
- Full bathrooms:9
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Central Air
- Heating:Oil
Structure and exterior
- Year built:1954
Utilities
- Water:Public
- Sewer:Private Sewer
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$20,000,000
- Tax amount:$74,701 (2025)
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