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 no other.
For sale
$23,850,000
17 Indian Trail, Osterville, MA 02655
8beds
7,310sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1954
7.43 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$3,263/sqft
$375/mo HOA
What's special
Private islandPrivate dockNatural pathways
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 21, 2025 at 11:15am
Listed by:
Kelly Crosby 774-487-7574,
LandVest, Inc.
Source: CCIMLS,MLS#: 22502840

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 8
- Bathrooms: 9
- Full bathrooms: 9
Heating
- Hot Water
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 7,310
- Total interior livable area: 7,310 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 8
- Parking features: Garage
- Garage spaces: 4
Features
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Outdoor Shower, Garden
- Has view: Yes
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Ocean
- Body of water: Seapuit River
Lot
- Size: 7.43 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 070009004
- Zoning: RF-1
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Shingle Siding
- Foundation: Other
- Roof: Wood, Shingle
Condition
- Approximate
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1954
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Private Sewer
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Oyster Harbors
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Trash, Snow Removal, Security
- HOA fee: $4,500 annually
Location
- Region: Osterville
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $3,263/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $9,002,100
- Annual tax amount: $74,701
- Date on market: 6/10/2025
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