Aerial view of 51 Cliff Street, a large gray home with brick chimneys amid wooded grounds.
Shingled coastal-style home with multiple gables, brick chimneys, and landscaped gardens.
Sandy Nahant beach with calm blue water, shoreline homes, and Boston skyline in the distance.
Aerial view of a large home surrounded by mature trees, lawns, and a curved driveway.
Foyer with a sweeping staircase, fireplace, striped walls, and polished wood floors.
Living room with an ornate fireplace, built-in bookshelves, and a wall of garden-facing windows.
Ornate white fireplace mantel with a sculpted urn motif above a dark firebox.
Built-in white bookcase with arched glass cabinet doors and shelves of books.
Dining room with a long glass table, fireplace, and patterned rug.
White built-in cabinetry with an ornate carved crest, paneled doors, and drawers.
Sunroom with a central fireplace, window-seat cushions, and a vaulted skylit ceiling.
Bright kitchen with a marble-topped island, black range hood, and large garden-facing windows.
Carved white lion mantel beside a red-tiled fireplace.
Bright art studio with hardwood floors, bookshelves, framed artwork, and large garden-facing windows.
Grand wood staircase with white balusters, paneled walls, striped wallpaper, and framed artwork.
Ornate white fluted column and molding against a deep red interior wall.
Bright bedroom with a white quilted bed, coral blinds, and large arched windows.
Bathroom with a marble vanity, large mirrors, and a built-in soaking tub.
Foyer with ornate white trim, framed artwork, and a cushioned bench beside an open doorway.
Foyer with black glass-paneled doors, a wall mirror, and a view into a furnished bedroom.
Bathroom with a marble-and-glass shower, emerald walls, and a black-and-white checkerboard floor.
Bedroom with a floral quilt, fireplace, birdcage, and tall curtained windows.
Bright living room with yellow walls, hardwood floors, large windows, and a brick fireplace.
Garden patio with a dark green pergola, wooden seating, and a tiered fountain.
Shingled house behind flowering garden hedges, with a stone fountain and striped patio umbrella.
Stone garden urn above a brick wall amid leafy landscaping.
Large shingle-style home with lit windows, multiple chimneys, and a covered entrance at sunset.
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Aerial view of 51 Cliff Street, a large gray home with brick chimneys amid wooded grounds.
Shingled coastal-style home with multiple gables, brick chimneys, and landscaped gardens.
Sandy Nahant beach with calm blue water, shoreline homes, and Boston skyline in the distance.
Aerial view of a large home surrounded by mature trees, lawns, and a curved driveway.
Foyer with a sweeping staircase, fireplace, striped walls, and polished wood floors.
Living room with an ornate fireplace, built-in bookshelves, and a wall of garden-facing windows.
Ornate white fireplace mantel with a sculpted urn motif above a dark firebox.
Built-in white bookcase with arched glass cabinet doors and shelves of books.
Dining room with a long glass table, fireplace, and patterned rug.
White built-in cabinetry with an ornate carved crest, paneled doors, and drawers.
Sunroom with a central fireplace, window-seat cushions, and a vaulted skylit ceiling.
Bright kitchen with a marble-topped island, black range hood, and large garden-facing windows.
Carved white lion mantel beside a red-tiled fireplace.
Bright art studio with hardwood floors, bookshelves, framed artwork, and large garden-facing windows.
Grand wood staircase with white balusters, paneled walls, striped wallpaper, and framed artwork.
Ornate white fluted column and molding against a deep red interior wall.
Bright bedroom with a white quilted bed, coral blinds, and large arched windows.
Bathroom with a marble vanity, large mirrors, and a built-in soaking tub.
Foyer with ornate white trim, framed artwork, and a cushioned bench beside an open doorway.
Foyer with black glass-paneled doors, a wall mirror, and a view into a furnished bedroom.
Bathroom with a marble-and-glass shower, emerald walls, and a black-and-white checkerboard floor.
Bedroom with a floral quilt, fireplace, birdcage, and tall curtained windows.
Bright living room with yellow walls, hardwood floors, large windows, and a brick fireplace.
Garden patio with a dark green pergola, wooden seating, and a tiered fountain.
Shingled house behind flowering garden hedges, with a stone fountain and striped patio umbrella.
Stone garden urn above a brick wall amid leafy landscaping.
Large shingle-style home with lit windows, multiple chimneys, and a covered entrance at sunset.
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For Sale

51 Cliff Street

51 Cliff Street, Nahant, MA 01908

$3,450,000

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.

6
beds

9
baths

7,792 Sq.Ft. LIVING AREA

1.93 Acres lot

Annie Wachtel

Annie Wachtel

Features & Amenities

Interior

  • total bedrooms6
  • Total bathrooms9
  • full bathrooms8
  • half bathroom1
  • Flooring Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Other, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Fireplace Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom, Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove
  • APPLIANCES Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood, Gas Cooktop
  • other 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

Area & Lot

  • Status For Sale
  • Living Area7,792 Sq.Ft.
  • Total Area7,792 Sq.Ft.
  • Lot Area1.93 Acres
  • MLS® ID73398131
  • TypeResidential
  • YEAR BUILT1898
  • Architecture StylesQueen Anne
  • Water FrontageOcean, Direct Access, Walk to, 0 to 1/10 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Private, Deeded Rights)
  • View DescriptionScenic View(s)

Exterior

  • Garage Space2.0
  • water SourcePublic
  • lot featuresCorner Lot, Gentle Sloping, Level
  • parkingAttached, Under, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
  • HEAT TYPENatural Gas, Fireplace(s), Fireplace
  • AIR CONDITIONINGNone
  • sewerPublic Sewer
  • SubstructureStone, Other
  • other exterior FeaturesPatio, Stone Wall

Financial

  • Sales Price$3,450,000
  • Zoning R1
Aerial view of 51 Cliff Street, a large gray home with brick chimneys amid wooded grounds.
Shingled coastal-style home with multiple gables, brick chimneys, and landscaped gardens.

One of the North Shore's most significant Queen Anne residences, 51 Cliff Street--also known as the George Duncan House--is a stunning Gilded Age estate with ocean views in two directions.

– Annie Wachtel
Sandy Nahant beach with calm blue water, shoreline homes, and Boston skyline in the distance.
Shingled coastal-style home with multiple gables, brick chimneys, and landscaped gardens.

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