A secluded treasure nestled on a private island. In the 1950s

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Home Sale Pending

17 Indian Trail

Osterville, Massachusetts 02655

Barnstable County

Beachfront: Yes

Ocean View: Yes

Community: Oyster Harbors

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$23,850,000 8 br, 9.0 bath 7310 sq. ft. 7.430 acres

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.

Interior:
  • Bedrooms: 8
  • Baths: 9.0
  • Sq Ft: 7310
  • Year Built: 1954
  • Utilities: 
  • Fireplaces: 
  • Stories: 2
  • Heat/AC: Oil
  • Garage: 
Exterior:
  • Lot Size: 7.430 acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 
  • Beachfront: Yes
  • View Types: Ocean
  • Yard: 
  • Siding: Wood Siding, Shingle Siding
  • Roof: Wood, Shingle
  • Property Taxes: $74,701
  • MLS #: 22502840
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Contact Information:
Beach Home Sale Pending in Osterville, Massachusetts
Listing Agent: Kelly Crosby, LandVest, Inc., 774-487-7574, 617-723-1800 Listing Site, Listing Status: Pending
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Ad Number: 6284735
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Updated: Oct 24, 2025

This property is a Home located at 17 Indian Trail, Osterville, Massachusetts 02655, and is currently Sale Pending at $23,850,000. This Home has 8 bedrooms, 9.0 baths, 7310 sq ft.