1 Shipley Road, South Bristol, ME 04568
$2,825,000
Property Type:
Residential
Bedrooms:
5
Baths:
4
Square Footage:
3,600
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
92,783
Status:
Closed
Current Price:
$2,825,000
List Date:
4/01/2022
Last Modified:
10/31/2025
Description
Commanding a premier location in the most desirable Christmas Cove neighborhood on Rutherford Island. This beautifully renovated historic residence is an elegant, light filled home with spectacular views of the Damariscotta River, Inner Heron Island, the Ram Island Lighthouse and beyond to the Atlantic Ocean. Perched on a prominent hillside with 2.13+ private acres, this home was creatively reimagined by the current owners and is now an exceptional year-round, five-bedroom residence with comfortable and elegant living spaces that highlight original period details. The house's unique tower offers spectacular panoramic views of the water and surrounding landscape. The expertly designed grounds are well attended offering a beautiful front lawn, flowering perennial gardens, stone walls, an exquisite bluestone terrace with an outdoor fireplace overlooking dramatic views of the water. Centrally located to all the activities in Christmas Cove, the property is across the road from Sand Cove Beach and an easy walk to all the amenities of the Christmas Cove Improvement Association. Absolutely no drive-bys or walk-bys. Property is under video surveillance.
Supplements: ********
More Information MLS# 1522338
Property Sub-Type
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Location Information
Book: 4169
Leased Land: No
Page: 130
Map: 08
Lot: 17
Zoning Overlay: Yes
Association: No
Street #: 1
Street Name: Shipley
Street Type: Road
County: Lincoln
Town: South Bristol
State/Province: ME
Zip Code: 04568
Zoning: Shoreland
Full Tax Amount $: 3715
Tax Year: 2020
Geo Lat: 43.841514
Geo Lon: -69.554552
Property Information
Surveyed: Yes
Seasonal: No
Lot Size Acres +/-: 2.13
# Rooms: 13
Total Baths: 4
Total Half Baths: 1
# Fireplaces: 2
SqFt Finished Above Grade: 3600
SqFt Finished Below Grade: 0
SqFt Source: Seller
Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 1
# Bedrooms: 5
Total Full Baths: 3
Year Built: 1920
SqFt Finished Total: 3600
Source of Acreage: Survey
Status Change Info
Kick-Out: No
Pending Date: 2022-06-03
Closed Date: 2022-07-21
Closed Price: 2825000
Site
Open: 1
Rolling/Sloping: 1
Well Landscaped: 1
Location
Near Country Club: 1
Near Public Beach: 1
Rural: 1
Roads
Paved: 1
Public: 1
Water Info
Water Frontage: No
Water View: Yes
Water Body Name: Damariscotta River
Water Body Type
Cove: 1
Ocean: 1
River: 1
Recreational Water
Nearby: 1
Construction
Wood Frame: 1
Other Structures
Shed(s): 1
Basement
Crawl Space: 1
View
Scenic: 1
Exterior
Clapboard: 1
Wood Siding: 1
Roof
Shingle: 1
Heat System
Baseboard: 1
Hot Water: 1
Radiator: 1
Heat Fuel
Propane: 1
Cooling
None: 1
Floors
Carpet: 1
Tile: 1
Wood: 1
Parking
5 - 10 Spaces: 1
Style
Victorian: 1
Electric
Circuit Breakers: 1
Gas
Bottled: 1
Sewer
Private Sewer: 1
Septic Tank: 1
Bedroom 2
Bedroom 2: 1
Bedroom 2 Level: Second
Water
Private: 1
Well: 1
Bedroom 3
Bedroom 3: 1
Bedroom 3 Level: Second
Bedroom 4
Bedroom 4: 1
Bedroom 4 Level: Third
Bedroom 5
Bedroom 5: 1
Bedroom 5 Level: Third
Driveway
Gravel: 1
Basement Entry
Not Applicable: 1
Water Heater
Off Heating System: 1
Amenities
Bathtub: 1
Irrigation System: 1
Laundry - 2nd Floor: 1
Primary Bedroom w/Bath: 1
Shower: 1
Patio and Porch Features
Deck: 1
Patio: 1
Porch: 1
Den
Den: 1
Den Level: First
Vehicle Storage
1 Car: 1
Detached: 1
Dining Room
Dining Room: 1
Dining Room Level: First
Family Room
Family Room: 1
Family Room Level: First
Family Room Amenities
Built-Ins: 1
Wood Burning Fireplace: 1
Kitchen
Kitchen: 1
Kitchen Level: First
Kitchen Amenities
Eat-in Kitchen: 1
Island: 1
Laundry Room
Laundry: 1
Laundry Room Level: Second
Living Room
Living Room: 1
Living Room Level: First
Living Room Amenities
Wood Burning Fireplace: 1
Primary Bedroom
Primary Bedroom: 1
Primary Bedroom Level: Second
Primary Bedroom Amenities
Closet: 1
Double Vanities: 1
Full Bath: 1
Office
Office: 1
Office Level: Third
Other Room 1
Other Room 1: 1
Other Room 1 Level: Upper
Room Features
Built-Ins: 1
Closet: 1
Double Vanity: 1
Eat-in Kitchen: 1
Full Bath: 1
Kitchen Island: 1
Wood Burning Fireplace: 1
Contract Information
Status: Closed
Original List Price: 3375000
Sold Price: $2,825,000
Current Price: $2,825,000
Property Features
Site: Open; Rolling/Sloping; Well Landscaped
Location: Near Country Club; Near Public Beach; Rural
Roads: Paved; Public
Water Body Type: Cove; Ocean; River
Recreational Water: Nearby
View: Scenic
Style: Victorian
Construction: Wood Frame
Basement: Crawl Space
Basement Entry: Not Applicable
Roof: Shingle
Exterior: Clapboard; Wood Siding
Heat System: Baseboard; Hot Water; Radiator
Heat Fuel: Propane
Water Heater: Off Heating System
Cooling: None
Floors: Carpet; Tile; Wood
Amenities: Bathtub; Irrigation System; Laundry - 2nd Floor; Primary Bedroom w/Bath; Shower
Patio and Porch Features: Deck; Patio; Porch
Driveway: Gravel
Parking: 5 - 10 Spaces
Vehicle Storage: 1 Car; Detached
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Gas: Bottled
Sewer: Private Sewer; Septic Tank
Water: Private; Well
Room Information
Kitchen
Level: First
Den
Level: First
Dining Room
Level: First
Living Room
Level: First
Family Room
Level: First
Primary Bedroom
Level: Second
Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Bedroom 3
Level: Second
Laundry
Level: Second
Bedroom 4
Level: Third
Bedroom 5
Level: Third
Office
Level: Third
Other Room
Level: Upper
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Last Updated: October - 31 - 2025
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