123 West Street, Bar Harbor, ME 04609

$4,000,000

Greenlawn is a grand Bar Harbor cottage on the ocean that has been meticulously renovated and restored.

Sweeping lawn slopes down to the water with a gravel beach.

Beautiful flowers gardens frame the ocean view.

Originally built in 1887, the home has been fully renovated for today's lifestyle but maintains all of its original charm.

Formal living room with coffered ceiling and incredible views.s

Stunning kitchen with honed granite counters and state-of-the-art appliances.

Butler's pantry with classic checkerboard tile flooring and a working dumb waiter.

The sunroom includes a wet bar with ice maker and refrigerated drawers.

Large blue stone terrace overlooking the water.

Wonderful office with wood-burning fireplace and water views.

The master suite offers a den with wood-burning fireplace and warm, pine paneling and built-in shelving.

The large master bedroom with water views, two walk-in closets and two master bathrooms.

The second master bathroom boasts a large shower and warm pine woodwork.

The first of five guest suites in the home. This one offers a fireplace, ocean views and a walk-in closet.

The third floor guest suite's beautiful bathroom.

Kitchenette area on the third floor with refrigerator and ice maker.

Third floor patio with incredible elevated views.

The third floor includes two additional guest bedrooms - this one with a window seat.

Ground floor apartment perfect for guests or live-in staff.

Living room area in the apartment with curved wall of windows overlooking the water.

Dining area and breakfast bar in apartment.

Apartment bathroom with walk-in shower and laundry room.

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 7 Baths: 10 Square Footage: 8,816 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 40,946 Status: Closed

Current Price: $4,000,000 List Date: 9/25/2020 Last Modified: 1/05/2025

Overview

Description

Sited prominently in the heart of West Street's Historic District, Greenlawn is an exquisitely restored, oceanfront cottage offering commanding views of Frenchman Bay and Bar Island. This incredible, shingle-style home has been lovingly and completely renovated with superior craftsmanship and amazing attention to detail. Originally built in 1887, the grand, year-round cottage has large windows that fill the interior spaces with wonderful natural light and frame the sweeping views of the bay. Amenities include 6 en-suite bedrooms, a 1-bedroom guest apartment, 9 fireplaces, and a delightful gourmet kitchen with an 8-burner Viking range, Sub-Zero refrigerator, custom cabinetry and honed granite counters. The large master suite offers two walk-in closets, dual master bathrooms and a separate wood-paneled den with a fireplace. Wonderful floor plan is ideal for entertaining with large living room with fireplace, a library with mahogany paneling and book shelves, a formal dining room and a ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 1470402

Property Sub-Type

Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence

Location Information

Street #: 123
Street Name: West
Street Type: Street
County: Hancock
Town: Bar Harbor
State/Province: ME
Zip Code: 04609
Zip +4: 1430
Leased Land: No
Book: 6317
Page: 321
Map: 104
Lot: 003
Zoning: Historic/Shoreland
Zoning Overlay: No
Association: No
Full Tax Amount $: 26177
Tax Year: 2019

Contract Information

Original List Price: 4250000

Property Information

Surveyed: Unknown
Seasonal: No
Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Quit Claim w/Covenant
Deed: All
Bank Owned REO: No
2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot: No
# Rooms: 18
# Bedrooms: 7
# Fireplaces: 9
Total Full Baths: 8
Total Half Baths: 2
Total Baths: 10
Color: Gray
Year Built: 1887
SqFt Finished Above Grade: 6916
SqFt Finished Below Grade: 1900
SqFt Finished Total: 8816
SqFt Source: Public Records
Garage: No
Lot Size Acres +/-: 0.94
Source of Acreage: Public Records
Road Frontage: Yes
Road Frontage +/-: 120
Source of Road Frontage: Public Records
Garage Spaces: 0

Status Change Info

Pending Date: 2020-11-30
Closed Date: 2021-04-20
Closed Price: 4000000

Water Info

Water Frontage: Yes
Waterfront Amount: 130
Water Frontage Owned: 130
Water View: Yes
Water Body Name: Frenchman Bay
Water Frontage Shared: 0

More Information

Appliances Included

Other Appliances: Ice Makers, Warming Drawer
Dishwasher: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Gas Range: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Washer: Yes

Site

Level: Yes
Rolling/Sloping: Yes
Well Landscaped: Yes

Location

Historic District: Yes
Intown: Yes
Near Golf Course: Yes
Near Shopping: Yes
Neighborhood: Yes

Roads

Paved: Yes
Public: Yes

Transportation

Deep Water Access: Yes
Major Road Access: Yes

Source of Water Frontage

Deed: Yes
Public Records: Yes

Water Body Type

Bay: Yes
Ocean: Yes

Recreational Water

Oceanfront: Yes
Waterfront Tidal: Yes

Construction

Wood Frame: Yes

Basement

Daylight: Yes
Finished: Yes
Full: Yes
Walk-Out Access: Yes

View

Scenic: Yes

Foundation Materials

Granite: Yes
Poured Concrete: Yes

Exterior

Shingle Siding: Yes

Roof

Other: Yes

Heat System

Baseboard: Yes
Forced Air: Yes
Heat Pump: Yes
Hot Water: Yes
Zoned: Yes

Heat Fuel

Gas Bottled: Yes
Oil: Yes

Cooling

Central Air: Yes
Heat Pump: Yes

Floors

Carpet: Yes
Tile: Yes
Wood: Yes

Kitchen Countertop

Granite: Yes
Marble: Yes

Parking

5 - 10 Spaces: Yes
Off Street: Yes

Style

Cottage: Yes

Electric

Circuit Breakers: Yes

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 1: Yes
Bedroom 1 Level: Second

Bedroom 1 Amenities

Full Bath: Yes
Walk-in Closet: Yes
Wood Burning Fireplace: Yes

Gas

No Gas: Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer: Yes

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 2: Yes
Bedroom 2 Level: Second

Water

Public: Yes

Bedroom Amenities 2

Full Bath: Yes

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 3: Yes
Bedroom 3 Level: Third

Bedroom Amenities 3

Full Bath: Yes

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 4: Yes
Bedroom 4 Level: Third

Bedroom Amenities 4

Full Bath: Yes

Bedroom 5

Bedroom 5: Yes
Bedroom 5 Level: Third

Bedroom Amenities 5

Full Bath: Yes

Bedroom 6

Bedroom 6: Yes
Bedroom 6 Level: Basement

Bedroom Amenities 6

Full Bath: Yes

Driveway

Concrete: Yes

Basement Entry

Interior: Yes

Water Heater

Off Heating System: Yes

Window Features

Double Pane Windows: Yes

Amenities

In-Law Apartment: Yes
Pantry: Yes
Primary Bedroom w/Bath: Yes
Security System: Yes
Walk-in Closets: Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Deck: Yes
Patio: Yes

Equipment

Cable: Yes
DSL: Yes
Internet Access Available: Yes

Den

Den: Yes
Den Level: Second

Den Amenities

Built-Ins: Yes
Wood Burning Fireplace: Yes

Dining Room

Dining Room: Yes
Dining Room Level: First

Dining Room Amenities

Built-Ins: Yes
Wood Burning Fireplace: Yes

Kitchen

Kitchen: Yes
Kitchen Level: First

Kitchen Amenities

Coffered Ceiling: Yes

Library

Library: Yes
Library Level: First

Library Amenities

Built-Ins: Yes
Wood Burning Fireplace: Yes

Living Room

Living Room: Yes
Living Room Level: First

Living Room Amenities

Built-Ins: Yes
Coffered Ceiling: Yes
Formal: Yes
Gas Fireplace: Yes
Wood Burning Fireplace: Yes

Primary Bedroom

Primary Bedroom: Yes
Primary Bedroom Level: Second

Primary Bedroom Amenities

Full Bath: Yes
Gas Fireplace: Yes
Separate Shower: Yes
Soaking Tub: Yes
Suite: Yes
Walk-in Closet: Yes

Office

Office: Yes
Office Level: Second

Office Amenities

Wood Burning Fireplace: Yes

Sunroom

Sunroom: Yes
Sunroom Level: First

Sunroom Amenities

Four-Season: Yes
Wood Burning Fireplace: Yes

Other Room 1

Other Room 1: Yes
Other Room 1 Level: First

Room Features

Built-Ins: Yes
Coffered Ceiling(s): Yes
Formal: Yes
Four-Season: Yes
Full Bath: Yes
Gas Fireplace: Yes
Separate Shower: Yes
Soaking Tub: Yes
Suite: Yes
Walk-In Closet(s): Yes
Wood Burning Fireplace: Yes

Property Features

Site: Level; Rolling/Sloping; Well Landscaped Location: Historic District; Intown; Near Golf Course; Near Shopping; Neighborhood Roads: Paved; Public Transportation: Deep Water Access; Major Road Access Source of Water Frontage: Deed; Public Records Water Body Type: Bay; Ocean Recreational Water: Oceanfront; Waterfront Tidal View: Scenic Appliances Included: Dishwasher; Dryer; Gas Range; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer Kitchen Countertop: Granite; Marble Style: Cottage Construction: Wood Frame Basement: Daylight; Finished; Full; Walk-Out Access Basement Entry: Interior Foundation Materials: Granite; Poured Concrete Roof: Other Exterior: Shingle Siding Heat System: Baseboard; Forced Air; Heat Pump; Hot Water; Zoned Heat Fuel: Gas Bottled; Oil Water Heater: Off Heating System Cooling: Central Air; Heat Pump Floors: Carpet; Tile; Wood Window Features: Double Pane Windows Amenities: In-Law Apartment; Pantry; Primary Bedroom w/Bath; Security System; Walk-in Closets Patio and Porch Features: Deck; Patio Equipment: Cable; DSL; Internet Access Available Driveway: Concrete Parking: 5 - 10 Spaces; Off Street Electric: Circuit Breakers Gas: No Gas Sewer: Public Sewer Water: Public

Room Information

Room Name	Level
Library	First
Living Room	First
Sunroom	First
Dining Room	First
Kitchen	First
Other Room	First
Primary Bedroom	Second
Den	Second
Bedroom 1	Second
Bedroom 2	Second
Bedroom 3	Third
Bedroom 4	Third
Bedroom 5	Third
Bedroom 6	Basement
Kitchen	Basement
Living Room	Basement
Dining Room	Basement
Office	Second

Documents

Property Disclosure Public Access ›

Lead Paint Addendum Public Access ›

IDX

Listing Office: The Knowles Company

Selling Office: The Knowles Company

Last Updated: January - 05 - 2025

Broker Attribution: 207 276-3322

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