The unique benefit is the location of the house. It is in Edgartown so you can walk or bike to town or bike to beaches, but when at the house you are in the middle of a forest retreat. You get the best of both worlds - you choose - Martha's Vineyard action or a peaceful, tranquil retreat.
In addition, it is peaceful because it is designated an Ancient Way. Pennywise Path is one of five pre-Colonial roads in Edgartown designated by the Island as an Ancient Way which recognizes its historic significance and sets guidelines on development of the roads. Historians believe that many of the ancient ways, built by settlers in the 17th and 18th centuries, were traced over cart paths and walkways previously established by the native Wampanoags. Today the ancient ways are available for recreational use such as walking, bicycling or horseback riding.
These ancient ways have guidelines set forth to maintain the ancient character including such things as prohibiting any enlargement or paving, removal of vegetation within 20 feet of their centerline or creation of fences, walls or other obstructions.
