17 French Lane, South Bristol, ME 04568

$3,495,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 3,076 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 49,658 Status: Active

Current Price: $3,495,000 List Date: 4/06/2026 Last Modified: 4/23/2026

Overview

Description

Located in the heart of Christmas Cove on Rutherford Island in South Bristol, 17 French Lane is a classic waterfront property with 1.14± acres, 170± feet of shorefront, and spectacular views over the Cove to the Damariscotta River. The year-round historic house is full of charm, thoughtfully updated, and exceptionally well maintained, with five comfortable bedrooms, bright and open living spaces, and lovely water views. The setting is both picturesque and inviting, with open lawn from which to enjoy activity in the harbor, mature trees that provide privacy, flowering shrubs, and stonework. A deep-water dock system and versatile outbuilding further enhance the property's appeal. Held by the same family for more than 60 years, the property represents a rare legacy offering with a combination of authentic coastal character and practical waterfront amenities in one of South Bristol's most coveted neighborhoods.

Listing Details MLS# 1656626

Property Sub-Type

Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence

Location Information

Street #: 17
Street Name: French
Street Type: Lane
County: Lincoln
Town: South Bristol
State/Province: ME
Zip Code: 04568
Leased Land: No
Book: 4829
Page: 171
Map: 10
Lot: 9A
Zoning: Residential
Zoning Overlay: Unknown
Association: No
Full Tax Amount $: 6767.12
Tax Year: 2025
Tree Growth Y/N: No

Contract Information

Original List Price: 3495000

Property Information

Surveyed: Yes
Seasonal: No
# Rooms: 9
# Bedrooms: 5
# Fireplaces: Yes
Total Full Baths: 3
Total Baths: 3
Year Built: 1920
SqFt Finished Above Grade: 3076
SqFt Finished Total: 3076
SqFt Source: Public Records
Garage: No
Lot Size Acres +/-: 1.14
Source of Acreage: Public Records
Total Half Baths: 0
SqFt Finished Below Grade: 0

Water Info

Water Frontage: Yes
Waterfront Amount: 170
Water Frontage Owned: 170
Water View: Yes
Water Body Name: Christmas Cove, Damariscotta River
Water Frontage Shared: 0

Site

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

More Information

Location

Near Country Club: Yes
Near Public Beach: Yes
Near Shopping: Yes
Near Town: Yes
Rural: Yes

Roads

Private Road: Yes

Transportation

Deep Water Access: Yes

Source of Water Frontage

Public Records: Yes

Water Body Type

Cove: Yes
Harbor: Yes
River: Yes

Recreational Water

Dock: Yes
Oceanfront: Yes
Waterfront Deep: Yes

Construction

Wood Frame: Yes

Other Structures

Outbuilding: Yes

Basement

Unfinished: Yes

View

Scenic: Yes

Exterior

Clapboard: Yes

Roof

Shingle: Yes

Heat System

Forced Air: Yes

Heat Fuel

Oil: Yes

Cooling

None: Yes

Floors

Carpet: Yes
Tile: Yes
Wood: Yes

Parking

5 - 10 Spaces: Yes

Style

Cottage: Yes
New Englander: Yes

Electric

Circuit Breakers: Yes

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 1: Yes
Bedroom 1 Level: First

Gas

No Gas: Yes

Sewer

Private Sewer: Yes
Septic Design Available: Yes
Septic Tank: Yes

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 2: Yes
Bedroom 2 Level: Second

Water

Private: Yes
Well: Yes

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 3: Yes
Bedroom 3 Level: Second

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 4: Yes
Bedroom 4 Level: Second

Bedroom 5

Bedroom 5: Yes
Bedroom 5 Level: Second

Driveway

Other: Yes
Paved: Yes

Basement Entry

Interior: Yes

Water Heater

Electric: Yes

Vehicle Storage

No Vehicle Storage: Yes

Dining Room

Dining Room: Yes
Dining Room Level: First

Kitchen

Kitchen: Yes
Kitchen Level: First

Living Room

Living Room: Yes
Living Room Level: First

Office

Office: Yes
Office Level: First

Property Features

Site: Level; Open; Rolling/Sloping; Well Landscaped Location: Near Country Club; Near Public Beach; Near Shopping; Near Town; Rural Roads: Private Road Transportation: Deep Water Access Source of Water Frontage: Public Records Water Body Type: Cove; Harbor; River Recreational Water: Dock; Oceanfront; Waterfront Deep View: Scenic Style: Cottage; New Englander Construction: Wood Frame Basement: Unfinished Basement Entry: Interior Roof: Shingle Exterior: Clapboard Heat System: Forced Air Heat Fuel: Oil Water Heater: Electric Cooling: None Floors: Carpet; Tile; Wood Driveway: Other; Paved Parking: 5 - 10 Spaces Vehicle Storage: No Vehicle Storage Other Structures: Outbuilding Electric: Circuit Breakers Gas: No Gas Sewer: Private Sewer; Septic Design Available; Septic Tank Water: Private; Well

Room Information

Room Name	Level
Kitchen	First
Dining Room	First
Living Room	First
Bedroom 1	First
Bedroom 2	Second
Bedroom 3	Second
Bedroom 4	Second
Bedroom 5	Second
Office	First

Documents

Lead Paint Addendum Public Access ›

Firmette ›

Property Disclosure Public Access ›

IDX

Listing Office: LandVest, Inc.

Last Updated: April - 23 - 2026

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