Single Family for Sale: 17 Indian Trail, Barnstable, MA 02655 SOLD

8 beds
9 full baths
7,310 sqft
$20,000,000
$20,000,000
17 Indian Trail, Barnstable, MA 02655 SOLD
8 beds
9 full baths
7,310 sqft
$20,000,000
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Selling Price: $20,000,000
Original List Price: $23,850,000
Sold at 83.9% of list price
Sold Date: 12/23/2025

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Type Single Family
Style Other (See Remarks)
Beds 8
Baths 9 full baths
Square Feet 7,310 sqft
Garage Spaces 6
Lot Size 7.43 acres
Year Built 1954
Assoc Fee $4,500
City Barnstable
County Barnstable
MLS 73388659
Status Closed
DOM 196 days
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.

Lot & Building Features

Cooling Central Air
Heating Oil
Sewer Private Sewer
Tax Year 2025
Taxes Paid $74,701
Water Public
Foundation Other
Exterior Features Greenhouse, Covered Patio/Deck, Tennis Court(s), Stone Wall, Patio, Professional Landscaping, Storage
Interior Features Wet Bar
Full Baths 9
Parking Detached
Total Rooms 21
Garage Spaces 6
Fireplaces 4
Assoc Fee $4,500
Waterfront Beach Ownership(Private), Sound, River, 0 to 1/10 Mile To Beach, Waterfront
Waterview Sound, River

Price History of 17 Indian Trail

Date Name Price Difference
06/10/2025 Listing Price $20,000,000 N/A
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Listed by LandVest, Inc., Joanna Dresser
Sold by Non Member Office, Non Member
Photo of Tucker Toppan
Direct: 603-205-5701
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560 High Street
Hampton, NH 03842
603-929-1100
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