
The storied Hyannis Port residence once rented by Judy Garland, known as "The Judy Garland House," is now up for grabs with a asking price tag of $7,495,000, this being the first time the property has been on the market in 45 years; Boston.com reports that Garland rented the place while her daughter, Liza Minnelli, performed at the Cape Cod Melody Tent.
The home, situated at 172 Irving Ave, Hyannis Port, MA 02647, features seven bedrooms and 4.5 baths and offers a prime location in the Hyannis Port village, boasting majestic views of the harbor and Nantucket Sound according to the listing on Realtor.com; with an expansive enclosed wrap-around porch that's ideal for summer entertaining or unwinding with a book in hand and, a living room with built-in window seat that serves as the perfect spot to cozy up in front of the fireplace.
In an anecdote shared with Boston.com, Dana DeLorey of Mildred Linnell Real Estate, who holds the listing for the property, recounted how Judy Garland requested a boat ride for her nervous daughter Liza before a performance, "It was funny because Judy called my grandfather one day, less than a day before Liza was performing, and said: 'Bill, my daughter is very nervous. Could we take your boat out for a boat ride?'"; DeLorey's grandfather opted to take Garland and Minnelli out on his boat personally.
Built in 1890, the Shingle-style home offers not only a storied past but also features like hardwood floors, a 580-square-foot living room with white beamed ceilings, a stone fireplace, a sunny bay window spot with breathtaking waterfront views as described by DeLorey, "It’s got incredible views. You can see Great Island. You can see Hyannis Harbor," she told Boston.com "You can see to Nantucket"; the house also comes equipped with modern amenities such as stainless steel appliances and natural stone countertops in the kitchen.