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Written by Jack Wagner
Known as “Port View,” this Massachusetts property is widely recognized as one of New England’s most coveted waterfront estates. Now available for the first time in 25 years at an asking price of $19,800,000, this grand estate sits directly on Hyannis Port, with nearly 500 feet of private beachfront and immediate proximity to the iconic Kennedy family compound.
A gated driveway winds past rolling lawns and mature landscaping, designed by the renowned Olmsted Brothers, leading to Port View. The estate comprises 26 rooms, including seven bedrooms, seven full bathrooms, and one half-bathroom. Perfectly positioned on nearly three acres, the estate is designed to capture panoramic views across lush lawns, gorgeous dunes, and the private beachfront.
The home’s design exemplifies classic New England architecture, with white clapboard facades and airy interiors focused on waterfront views. Inside, spacious rooms, ornate wood paneling, mahogany-inlaid floors, and detailed crown moldings exude timeless elegance. Unique amenities include an in-house tavern, multiple sun porches, numerous fireplaces, a game room, and a widow’s walk with a roof deck.
Outdoors, ample lounging terraces, a large pool, a separate hot tub, private sandy beach access, and a built-in fire pit provide idyllic settings for relaxation and entertaining.
Next door lies the Kennedy Compound, a storied collection of waterfront homes that serve as the heart of one of America’s most famous political dynasties. Purchased by Joseph P. Kennedy in 1928, the compound became a summer refuge and strategic gathering place for the Kennedy family, hosting family reunions, presidential campaigns, and key political discussions. It is famously linked to John F. Kennedy, who used it as a “Summer White House,” cementing it as a symbol of the Camelot era and American ideals of service, ambition, and charm. Despite the passing of key family members, the compound remains in the Kennedy family and continues to embody their legacy.
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Priced at $19,800,000, Port View is currently the most expensive home on the market in Hyannis Port, listed by Brian Dougherty of Corcoran Property Advisors and Maggie Gold Seelig of MGS Group Real Estate.
