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17 Indian Trail, Osterville, MA 02655

Osterville
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17 Indian Trail,Osterville, MA 02655
$20,000,000
  • 8 Beds
  • 9 Baths
  • - sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Sold
Listed by: kelly crosby
Office: landvest, inc.
MLS#:22502840
Source:CAPECOD

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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 five hundred 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...

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Home facts

  • Year built:1954
  • Listing ID #:22502840
  • Added:281 day(s) ago
  • Updated:March 19, 2026 at 06:20 AM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:8
  • Total bathrooms:9
  • Full bathrooms:9
  • Rooms Total:21
  • Flooring:Hardwood

Heating and cooling

  • Cooling:Central Air
  • Heating:Hot Water
  • Central air:Yes

Structure and exterior

  • Roof:Shingle, Wood
  • Year built:1954
  • Architectural Style:Contemporary, Single Family Residence
  • Construction Materials:Shingle Siding
  • Exterior Features:Garden, Outdoor Shower
  • Levels:2 Story

Schools

  • Middle school:Barnstable
  • Elementary school:Barnstable

Utilities

  • Sewer:Private Sewer

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$20,000,000
  • Tax amount:$74,701 (2025)

Parking

  • Total parking spaces:8
  • Garage:Yes
  • Garage spaces:4
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