Property Details
Basic Information
- Property SubType: Single Family Residence
- Property Style: Queen Anne
- MLS Number: 73398131
- Mls Status: Active
- List Price: $3,498,000
- Date Listed: 06/28/2025
- Virtual Tour: Virtual Tour
- Description: Rare opportunity to own one of Nahant's most distinguished estate properties, including shared ownership of Nahant's most beautiful private beach. Experience the property @ 51Cliff(dotcom). Set on nearly two beautifully landscaped acres, this grand Queen Anne residence offers a remarkable combination of scale, privacy, and architectural significance. The 6 -8 bedroom, 9-bath home features expansive living and entertaining spaces, soaring ceilings, 11 fireplaces, and multiple en-suite bedrooms ideally suited for extended family and guests. Two separate apartments provide exceptional flexibility for in-law accommodations, au pair quarters, guest suites, or income-producing opportunities. Designed by the renowned Olmsted firm, the estate grounds showcase a pergola, elegant red brick balustrades, terracotta urns, sweeping lawns, and mature landscaping that create a setting of timeless beauty and distinction. The property's generous acreage and impressive footprint offer a rare opportunity to restore, personalize, and elevate a truly significant residence. Shared ownership of Nahant's most beautiful private beach is a rare privilege, offering an exceptional setting for swimming, boating, paddleboarding, and waterfront gatherings. The beach enjoys sweeping views across the harbor to the Boston skyline, while a nearby mooring opportunity enhances the property's appeal for boating enthusiasts. Located in Nahant, a picturesque peninsula community just minutes from Boston, 51 Cliff Street combines estate-scale grounds, architectural character, private beach ownership, and a coastal lifestyle rarely available on the North Shore.
Building
- Acreage: 1.93
- Square Feet: 7,792
- Year Built: 1898
- Zoning: R1
- Rooms: 27
- Foundation: Stone, Other
Location
- County: Essex
- Subdivision: East Point/big Nahant
- Town: Nahant
Interior Features
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bedroom 2: Second,19 x 18
Bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 9
- Full Baths: 8
- Half Baths: 1
Basement
- Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access, Garage Access
Interior Features
- Interior Features: Open Floorplan, Wainscoting, Lighting - Sconce, Lighting - Overhead, Recessed Lighting, Bathroom - 3/4, Closet, Dining Area, Country Kitchen, Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Entry Hall, Gallery, Home Office, Live-in Help Quarters, Accessory Apt., Sitting Room
Kitchen
- Kitchen: Main, First,24.5 x 7.7
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Exterior Features: Patio, Stone Wall
Utilities and Appliances
Utilities and Appliances
- Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood, Gas Cooktop
- Appliances Included: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood, Gas Cooktop
Community
Amenities
- Amenities: Public Transportation, Tennis Court(s), Park, Golf, Conservation Area, House of Worship, Marina, Public School
- Other Amenities: Basement, Fireplace, Golf, Tennis