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INSIDER | VILLA SPOTLIGHT mass. appeal Nantucket’s Harborview Place. Market Watch worst of times Actor Nicolas Cage might be a big to-do at the box office, but his real estate dealings could use a blockbuster hit, having recently lost his $17 million Bel Air, CA estate to foreclosure, as well as hundreds of acres of land in the Malibu hills worth over $8 million. climate change Former Vice President Al Gore recently dropped $8,875,000 on an ocean- view villa on 1.5 acres in Montecito, CA. The home features six fireplaces, five bedrooms, and nine bathrooms, as well as a swimming pool, spa, and fountains. going back to cali Actor Richard Chamber- lain is selling his Maui home for $19 million and moving to Los Angeles. The six bedroom, 6,000- square-foot home was built in 2005 and sits on a half acre of land with 100 feet of beach frontage. Island Bliss In-town amenities and seaside views make Nantucket’s Harborview Place a must-book. By Scott Kauffman an international lawyer with a taste for collecting historic real estate, Mitch Willey always sought the services of a five-star hotel yet craved the solitude and convenience of a private home. His solution: Time & Place Homes, a company Willey started that mar- kets luxurious and exclusive private vaca- tion rentals all over the world. Nantucket Island is now the setting of Willey’s newest property catch, Harborview Place, a secluded waterfront enclave of 10 restored cottages available for rent or purchase. Located just two blocks from Straight Wharf and historic Main Street, this charming compound com- prises a playful mix of homes that are laid out in the shape of a horseshoe. Tradition aside, Harborview is just steps away from one of the island’s primary ferry landings, affording great views of Nantucket 18 oceanhomemag.com july + august 2010 Harbor and the picturesque estates of Mono- moy. This peaceful in-town oasis feels like it’s a world away from the Massachusetts main- land. The 10 residences are uniquely designed in Nantucket’s timeless tradition of simple elegance, including a classic fisherman’s cot- tage by the water and a historic barn. Harborview boasts an array of amenities and private club services from a personal concierge to pre-stocked, privately staffed units, an owners’ lounge and private beach services, transportation, spa treatments, and anything else your island heart desires. Of course, no trip to Nantucket would be complete without getting out on the water, and what better way to see the island than cruising around in one of Harborview’s new hassle- and maintenance-free Boston Whaler 200 Dauntless club boats. “Everything is so close, so you don’t need a car,” says Jon McLoughlin, the director of sales and marketing for Time and Place Homes. “Staying at Harborview Place is re- ally like having your own home.” $450-$2,700 per night, Time and Place Homes, 202-286- 6110, harborviewnantucket.com. Illustration by joe mckendry