NOW INCLUDING RARE 12,527 S.F. TOWN APPROVED BUILDING LOT ON WILLIAM STREET! Storybook setting in the quaint seaside village of Vineyard Haven, the commanding Captain Gilbert L. Smith House*, c. 1854, affords an enchanting opportunity for space and privacy within the highly sought after William Street Historic District, just two blocks to all the shops, restaurants, galleries, town beach, tennis, and ferry. For 35 years, home of Susan Branch, the illustrious self-taught illustrator and author of New York Times best-seller "Martha's Vineyard, Isle of Dreams," this quintessential Greek Revival gem with Neoclassical touches, enjoys over 3,468 s.f. of indoor space including the summer kitchen, now pantry/laundry room, on .92 acre in-town with wood floors throughout and cheerful eastern sunlight mornings and western afternoon sunlight with evening skies. With period paneling, crown molding, and 9' ceilings, the floor plan includes a welcoming front hall entry with lovely curved staircase, front parlor, formal living room with fireplace and bay window, spacious dining room, second side entrance vestibule used as a dry bar, cozy wood paneled study/tv room~ "the Snug", eat-in kitchen with wainscotting, east-facing side porch, laundry/pantry/storage room, and a half bath. With a convenient back staircase off the kitchen, the second floor includes additional spacious rooms with 8.5' ceilings: A large primary bedroom with fireplace, double closets and ensuite bath, sitting room, linen closet, three additional bedrooms, two with double closets, one with bay window, plus two additional full baths - one with claw foot tub. Wonderful two-story carriage house - barn, expansive lawn and yard, tea-house pergola for afternoon tea, cocktail social, and alfresco dining. Seller has drawings for potential renovation of the barn to include a studio apartment - see Documents. Mature plantings including privet, flowering trees and bushes, perennials, historic Linden trees, and herb garden. Six (6) bedroom approved Title 5 septic. A rare opportunity for those who appreciate the history and value of historic homes in a sailing port which as been described as "the sweetest little harbor on the east coast." Some furnishings available for purchase by separate bill of sale. This property is also available for purchase for $2,300,000 without the approved 12,527 s.f. buildable fronting on William Street.