117 Jetty Road, Islesboro, ME 04848

$3,100,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 9 Baths: 10 Square Footage: 10,000 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 174,240 Status: Closed
Current Price: $3,100,000 List Date: 8/09/2021 Last Modified: 12/18/2024

Overview

Description

Prominently sited on a scenic knoll surrounded by a multitude of gardens, the centrally located Dark Harbor House is a stunning example of Colonial Revival architecture designed by Fred Savage and built in 1896. In 2011/12 the current owners commissioned a complete restoration / renovation starting with a new foundation and ending with top period furnishings and landscaping - an authentically restored 125-year old house that is built to the most modern standards with new electrical, plumbing, security, gigabit internet and more. The commanding historic residence features views of the iconic Dark Harbor to the north, and to the west 196 feet of waterfront on Ames Cove includes a gravel beach and a six-kayak storage rack with custom launch system providing access to excellent kayaking in the picturesque Gilkey Harbor. In addition to some of the highest internet speeds in Maine, Dark Harbor House has access to an extensive on-island education system including the Islesboro Preschool (bir ...

Listing Details MLS# 1279536

Property Sub-Type

Property Sub-Type
Single Family Residence

Location Information

Street #
117
Street Name
Jetty
Street Type
Road
County
Waldo
Town
Islesboro
State/Province
ME
Zip Code
04848
Leased Land
No
Book
3449
Page
69
Map
11
Lot
28
Zoning
Shoreland
Zoning Overlay
Yes
Association
No
Full Tax Amount $
22747.23
Tax Year
19

Contract Information

Original List Price
4275000

Property Information

Surveyed
Yes
Seasonal
No
# Rooms
26
# Bedrooms
9
# Fireplaces
9
Total Full Baths
8
Total Half Baths
2
Total Baths
10
Year Built
1896
SqFt Finished Above Grade
10000
SqFt Finished Total
10000
SqFt Source
Measured
Garage
Yes
Garage Spaces
3
Lot Size Acres +/-
4
Source of Acreage
Public Records
Road Frontage
No
SqFt Finished Below Grade
0

Status Change Info

Pending Date
2021-08-03
Closed Date
2021-09-15
Closed Price
3100000

Water Info

Water Frontage
Yes
Waterfront Amount
196
Water Frontage Owned
196
Water View
Yes
Water Body Name
Ames Cove
Water Frontage Shared
0

More Information

Utilities

Utilities On
No

Site

Level
Yes
Open
Yes
Well Landscaped
Yes

Location

Near Country Club
Yes
Near Golf Course
Yes
Neighborhood
Yes

Roads

Dirt
Yes
Gravel
Yes
Paved
Yes
Private Road
Yes

Source of Water Frontage

Public Records
Yes

Water Body Type

Cove
Yes
Harbor
Yes
Ocean
Yes

Recreational Water

Oceanfront
Yes
Waterfront Tidal
Yes

Construction

Wood Frame
Yes

Other Structures

Barn(s)
Yes

Basement

Full
Yes

View

Fields
Yes

Exterior

Clapboard
Yes

Roof

Shingle
Yes

Heat System

Baseboard
Yes
Hot Water
Yes
Zoned
Yes

Appliances Included

Dishwasher
Yes
Gas Range
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Washer
Yes

Heat Fuel

Oil
Yes

Cooling

None
Yes

Floors

Wood
Yes

Parking

21+ Spaces
Yes

Style

Colonial
Yes

Electric

Circuit Breakers
Yes

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 1
Yes
Bedroom 1 Level
Second

Bedroom 1 Amenities

Separate Shower
Yes

Gas

Bottled
Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer
Yes

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 2
Yes
Bedroom 2 Level
Second

Water

Private
Yes

Bedroom Amenities 2

Separate Shower
Yes

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 3
Yes
Bedroom 3 Level
Second

Bedroom Amenities 3

Separate Shower
Yes

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 4
Yes
Bedroom 4 Level
Second

Bedroom Amenities 4

Soaking Tub
Yes

Bedroom 5

Bedroom 5
Yes
Bedroom 5 Level
Second

Bedroom Amenities 5

Soaking Tub
Yes

Bedroom 6

Bedroom 6
Yes
Bedroom 6 Level
Third

Bedroom Amenities 6

Balcony/Deck
Yes

Driveway

Gravel
Yes

Bedroom 7

Bedroom 7
Yes
Bedroom 7 Level
Third

Bedroom Amenities 7

Separate Shower
Yes

Bedroom 8

Bedroom 8
Yes
Bedroom 8 Level
Third

Bedroom Amenities 8

Separate Shower
Yes

Basement Entry

Interior
Yes

Water Heater

Oil
Yes

Amenities

Bathtub
Yes
Laundry - 1st Floor
Yes
Other Amenities
Yes
Pantry
Yes
Primary Bedroom w/Bath
Yes
Walk-in Closets
Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Deck
Yes
Patio
Yes

Vehicle Storage

4+ Car
Yes
Detached
Yes

Dining Room

Dining Room
Yes
Dining Room Level
First

Dining Room Amenities

Formal
Yes
Informal
Yes
Wood Burning Fireplace
Yes

Kitchen

Kitchen
Yes
Kitchen Level
First

Laundry Room

Laundry
Yes
Laundry Room Level
First

Laundry Room Amenities

Built-Ins
Yes
Utility Sink
Yes

Library

Library
Yes
Library Level
First

Library Amenities

Wood Burning Fireplace
Yes

Living Room

Living Room
Yes
Living Room Level
First

Living Room Amenities

Wood Burning Fireplace
Yes

Primary Bedroom

Primary Bedroom
Yes
Primary Bedroom Level
Second

Primary Bedroom Amenities

Balcony/Deck
Yes
Soaking Tub
Yes
Suite
Yes
Vaulted Ceiling
Yes

Office

Office
Yes
Office Level
First

Office Amenities

Wood Burning Fireplace
Yes

Other Room 1

Other Room 1
Yes
Other Room 1 Level
First

Room Features

Balcony/Deck
Yes
Built-Ins
Yes
Formal
Yes
Informal
Yes
Separate Shower
Yes
Soaking Tub
Yes
Suite
Yes
Utility Sink
Yes
Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Yes
Wood Burning Fireplace
Yes

Property Features

Site: Level; Open; Well Landscaped Location: Near Country Club; Near Golf Course; Neighborhood Roads: Dirt; Gravel; Paved; Private Road Source of Water Frontage: Public Records Water Body Type: Cove; Harbor; Ocean Recreational Water: Oceanfront; Waterfront Tidal View: Fields Appliances Included: Dishwasher; Gas Range; Refrigerator; Washer Style: Colonial Construction: Wood Frame Basement: Full Basement Entry: Interior Roof: Shingle Exterior: Clapboard Heat System: Baseboard; Hot Water; Zoned Heat Fuel: Oil Water Heater: Oil Cooling: None Floors: Wood Amenities: Bathtub; Laundry - 1st Floor; Other Amenities; Pantry; Primary Bedroom w/Bath; Walk-in Closets Patio and Porch Features: Deck; Patio Driveway: Gravel Parking: 21+ Spaces Vehicle Storage: 4+ Car; Detached Other Structures: Barn(s) Electric: Circuit Breakers Gas: Bottled Sewer: Public Sewer Water: Private

Room Information

Room Name Level
Laundry First
Other Room First
Living Room First
Library First
Kitchen First
Other Room First
Dining Room First
Dining Room First
Office First
Bedroom 1 Second
Bedroom 2 Second
Bedroom 3 Second
Bedroom 4 Second
Bedroom 5 Second
Primary Bedroom Second
Other Room Second
Other Room Second
Bedroom 6 Third
Bedroom 7 Third
Bedroom 8 Third
IDX
Listing Office: LandVest, Inc.
Selling Office: Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty
Last Updated: December - 18 - 2024
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