1834 Nantucket home sold for $9.5m, now listed for $32 million

A historic Nantucket home with a past as remarkable as its architecture has returned to the luxury property market with a $32 million price tag. Built around 1834 for sea captain George C. Gardner, the Greek Revival house has survived decades of change, including a move to its current location and two major restoration efforts. The 7,000-plus-square-foot residence at 141 Main Street later sold for $9.5 million after its most recent restoration. Now, the George C. Gardner House combines its 19th-century character with modern interiors, a swimming pool and a three-bedroom guest cottage. The details were reported by Realtor.com.Built for a Nantucket sea captainThe house was constructed around 1834 for George C. Gardner, a sea captain and descendant of Richard Gardner, one of Nantucket’s early English settlers. Gardner made his fortune through whaling, an industry that shaped the island’s economy and identity during the 19th century.