Murphy PC Advises Borrower in Financing of Mixed-Use Property Featuring Historic Restaurant and Luxury Residences

December 10, 2025-Murphy PC represented a borrower limited liability company in connection with the refinancing of a mixed-use property located in Nantucket, Massachusetts. The property, which includes a restaurant and luxury residences, is occupied by a master lease tenant whose subtenant operates a historic restaurant with over a century of history. The restaurant, which recently underwent extensive renovations, continues to be a popular destination.

The borrower is an affiliate of a private real estate investor whose portfolio is managed through a family office structure. The family office oversees a diversified portfolio of various real estate investments in Massachusetts and other select markets, with a focus on long-term ownership of high-quality assets.

The transaction involved negotiating comprehensive loan documents with a regional lender, as well as obtaining a subordination, non-disturbance and attornment agreement and estoppel certificate from the master lease tenant to satisfy lender requirements and protect the interests of all parties.

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