188 Peabody Drive, Seal Harbor, Mount Desert, ME 04675

$2,850,000

Aerial view of the approach to the house

You can hear the water feature as you approach the front entrance

Entrance foyer and steps to the second floor

Living room with cathedral ceiling, fireplace, second floor hallway above, foyer beyond

Wet bar closet at the corner of the living room with the dining room beyond

Dining room with glimpses of water beyond

The kitchen has a breakfast area with two closets, a laundry area and side entrance to
breezeway and garage

Living room with french doors and large deck beyond

The library w adjacent closet and full bath was designed to be alternatively a first floor
primary bedroom wing

View of the water side of the house and windows to library and dining room, deck to
living room

Outside natural setting with partial water views

Entrance to the home with water feature and view of garden

Looking out at the garden and water feature from the foyer

Spacious dining room with woodland and partial water views

Dining room with pass through to kitchen

The kitchen has a pantry closet and lots of cupboard storage

Kitchen looking toward dining room and breakfast area

Dining room with partial water views and living room beyond

View of water side of the property from the deck

A screened gazebo with partial water views

Steps from the deck to the Acadia like surroundings

An open deck off the living room with steps to a path and the grounds

Entrance to the library with pocket doors

A desk and work from home area in the library

Large full bathroom with tub and shower in the library wing

Second floor steps and landing with horizontal wainscoting

Looking from the primary bedroom to the large en suite bathroom and hallway

The primary bedroom has two large closets

The tiled bathroom attached to the primary bedroom has a tub, separate shower, double
sinks and clothes closet

The second floor has a built in bookshelves and two linen closets

The second bedroom has an en suite full bathroom

The third bedroom faces the entrance side of the house

The two car garage attached to the house by a breezeway

Aerial view looking towards Bear Island and the Harbor into Northeast Harbor

The property is ideally located between Northeast Harbor and Seal Harbor, Maine

A gently winding driveway leads to the entrance of the house

Entrance with professionally designed landscape and garden statuary

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 5 Square Footage: 3,402 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 114,127 Status: Closed

Current Price: $2,850,000 List Date: 6/08/2022 Last Modified: 1/12/2025

Overview

Description

This shingle style home is just minutes from the harbor, Acadia National Park, Northeast Harbor and Bar Harbor, on 2.6+/- acres offers privacy in a desired location. Beautiful architectural details adorn the spacious entry foyer, living room with vaulted ceiling, library and dining room, immediately conveying the character of this light filled home. A versatile floor plan offers opportunities for a future first floor primary bedroom suite, and all the conveniences for today's buyers to work and live comfortably from home. A large kitchen, with a breakfast nook and ample storage, leads to a breezeway to the attached two car garage. The second floor of the home has three bedrooms and three bathrooms. An inviting deck off the living room provides an ideal spot to relax or entertain. Glimpses of the water can be seen from various vantage points in the house and from the grounds. Privacy abounds in this property's Acadia like natural setting in close proximity to Little Long Pond, trails an ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 1531523

Property Sub-Type

Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence

Location Information

Street #: 188
Street Name: Peabody Drive, Seal Harbor
County: Hancock
Town: Mount Desert
State/Province: ME
Zip Code: 04675
Leased Land: No
Book: 2707
Page: 0375
Map: 003
Lot: 27
Zoning: R2
Zoning Overlay: No
Association: No
Full Tax Amount $: 12092
Tax Year: 2023

Contract Information

Original List Price: 3400000

Property Information

Surveyed: Yes
Seasonal: No
Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Quit Claim w/Covenant
Deed: All
Deed Restrictions: Unknown
2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot: No
# Rooms: 8
# Bedrooms: 3
# Fireplaces: Yes
Total Full Baths: 4
Total Half Baths: Yes
Total Baths: 5
Color: Grey
Year Built: 2000
SqFt Finished Above Grade: 3402
SqFt Finished Total: 3402
SqFt Source: Public Records
Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Lot Size Acres +/-: 2.62
Source of Acreage: Public Records
Road Frontage: Yes
Road Frontage +/-: 653
Source of Road Frontage: Survey
SqFt Finished Below Grade: 0

Status Change Info

Pending Date: 2023-10-09
Closed Date: 2023-11-07
Closed Price: 2850000

Water Info

Water Frontage: No
Water View: Yes
Water Body Name: Great Harbor

More Information

Vehicle Storage

Attached: Yes
2 Car: Yes
Auto Door Opener: Yes

Site

Well Landscaped: Yes
Wooded: Yes

Location

Other Location: Yes

Roads

Public: Yes

Transportation

Deep Water Access: Yes
Major Road Access: Yes
Near Airport: Yes

Water Body Type

Harbor: Yes

Recreational Water

Nearby: Yes

Construction

Wood Frame: Yes

Basement

None: Yes
Slab: Yes

View

Scenic: Yes
Trees/Woods: Yes

Foundation Materials

Poured Concrete: Yes
Slab: Yes

Exterior

Shingle Siding: Yes
Wood Siding: Yes

Roof

Composition: Yes
Shingle: Yes

Heat System

Baseboard: Yes
Hot Water: Yes
Radiant: Yes
Zoned: Yes

Appliances Included

Cooktop: Yes
Dishwasher: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Gas Range: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Washer: Yes

Energy Efficiency

Tankless Water Heater: Yes
Thermostat: Yes
Water Heater: Yes

Heat Fuel

Oil: Yes

Cooling

Other: Yes

Floors

Tile: Yes
Wood: Yes

Accessibilitiy Amenities

Level Entry: Yes

Kitchen Countertop

Formica: Yes

Parking

5 - 10 Spaces: Yes
On Site: Yes

Style

Cottage: Yes
Shingle: Yes

Electric

Circuit Breakers: Yes

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 1: Yes
Bedroom 1 Level: Second

Bedroom 1 Amenities

Built-Ins: Yes
Closet: Yes
Double Vanities: Yes
Separate Shower: Yes

Gas

Bottled: Yes

Sewer

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

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 2: Yes
Bedroom 2 Level: Second

Water

Well: Yes

Bedroom Amenities 2

Closet: Yes
Full Bath: Yes

Driveway

Gravel: Yes

Basement Entry

Not Applicable: Yes

Water Heater

Gas: Yes
On Demand: Yes

Amenities

Bathtub: Yes
Irrigation System: Yes
Laundry - 1st Floor: Yes
Security System: Yes
Shower: Yes
Sprinkler: Yes
Storage: Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Deck: Yes

Equipment

Cable: Yes
Generator: Yes
Internet Access Available: Yes

Dining Room

Dining Room: Yes
Dining Room Level: First

Kitchen

Kitchen: Yes
Kitchen Level: First

Kitchen Amenities

Breakfast Nook: Yes
Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
Island: Yes
Pantry: Yes

Library

Library: Yes
Library Level: First

Library Amenities

Built-Ins: Yes

Living Room

Living Room: Yes
Living Room Level: First

Living Room Amenities

Built-Ins: Yes
Cathedral Ceiling: Yes
Wood Burning Fireplace: Yes

Primary Bedroom

Primary Bedroom: Yes
Primary Bedroom Level: Second

Primary Bedroom Amenities

Built-Ins: Yes
Closet: Yes
Double Vanities: Yes
Full Bath: Yes
Jetted Tub: Yes
Separate Shower: Yes

Other Room 1

Other Room 1: Yes
Other Room 1 Level: First

Room Features

Breakfast Nook: Yes
Built-Ins: Yes
Cathedral Ceiling(s): Yes
Closet: Yes
Double Vanity: Yes
Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
Full Bath: Yes
Jetted Tub: Yes
Kitchen Island: Yes
Pantry: Yes
Separate Shower: Yes
Wood Burning Fireplace: Yes

Property Features

Site: Well Landscaped; Wooded Location: Other Location Roads: Public Transportation: Deep Water Access; Major Road Access; Near Airport Water Body Type: Harbor Recreational Water: Nearby View: Scenic; Trees/Woods Appliances Included: Cooktop; Dishwasher; Dryer; Gas Range; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer Kitchen Countertop: Formica Style: Cottage; Shingle Construction: Wood Frame Basement: None; Slab Basement Entry: Not Applicable Foundation Materials: Poured Concrete; Slab Roof: Composition; Shingle Exterior: Shingle Siding; Wood Siding Heat System: Baseboard; Hot Water; Radiant; Zoned Heat Fuel: Oil Water Heater: Gas; On Demand Cooling: Other Floors: Tile; Wood Amenities: Bathtub; Irrigation System; Laundry - 1st Floor; Security System; Shower; Sprinkler; Storage Patio and Porch Features: Deck Equipment: Cable; Generator; Internet Access Available Energy Efficiency: Thermostat; Water Heater Driveway: Gravel Parking: 5 - 10 Spaces; On Site Vehicle Storage: 2 Car; Auto Door Opener Electric: Circuit Breakers Gas: Bottled Sewer: Private Sewer; Septic Design Available; Septic Tank Water: Well

Room Information

Room Name	Level
Primary Bedroom	Second
Bedroom 1	Second
Bedroom 2	Second
Dining Room	First
Kitchen	First
Library	First
Living Room	First
Other Room	First

Documents

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Lead Paint Addendum Public Access ›

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IDX

Listing Office: Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty

Selling Office: The Knowles Company

Last Updated: January - 12 - 2025

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