20 Claremont Road, Southwest Harbor, ME 04679

$5,600,000

Aerial view showing the breadth of the shorefront including the deepwater dock and pier, a number of private moorings, and the Rowse House, and ALM cottage buildings which are also right on the water.

Looking from the private dock and pier back up toward The Boathouse Restaurant and the main Hotel building

The main Hotel building dates back to 1884.

Looking from the deck of The Hotel across the croquet courts and out to Somes Sound

The Claremont Hotel offers grounds with a sloping lawn to the water, croquet courts, a deepwater dock and pier, lovely beach, and a Boathouse Restaurant right at the shore.

The Claremont Hotel, on the National Historic Register

The lobby inside the main Hotel building.

One of several sitting rooms inside the main Hotel building

Wood burning fireplace inside the Hotel lobby

The bar area inside the Xanthus Restaurant

Looking from the bar area into the Xanthus dining room

One of the parlors inside the main hotel building

One of the guest rooms inside the main Hotel building

Bathroom inside of the main Hotel building

The Phillips House is a separate shingle style cottage building adjacent to the main Hotel building with 6 rooms

Common area inside The Phillips House with wonderful masoned fireplace

One of the guest rooms inside of The Phillips House

The ALM Cottage - Particularly well-situated on the shore with spectacular water views.

Spectacular shorefront, looking from ALM cottage toward The Boathouse

Bright and sunny interior of the recently constructed ALM Cottage

Bedroom with private balcony in the ALM Cottage

The Rowse House is a large shorefront cottage with spectacular ocean views. The first floor includes an eat-in kitchen and a beautiful living room with a stone fireplace and great views of the water.

Looking across one of the croquet courts to the Rowse House cottage.

Private balcony in Rowse House overlooking the water

The Wentworth cottages are contemporary studio units all with remarkable views of Somes Sound. Each cottage has a combined living and bedroom area with queen sized bed, gas fireplace or wood burning stove, kitchenette and full bath with tub and shower

Private balcony on one of the Wentworth cottages

Living room in one of the Wentworth Cottages

Bedroom in one of the Wentworth Cottages

C2 Cottage - One of three similar style cottages nestled in the woods behind Rowse House and adjacent to the main Hotel building

Interior of C2, classic Maine Log Style cottage with wood burning fireplace

The Clark House - A private residence adjacent to the Main Hotel building and the tennis court which has been used to house Hotel management.

Looking across the tennis court to The Clark House

The Cole Cottage is a two story unit of contemporary Alpine design. There is a living room with a gas fireplace and kitchenette, a queen bedded bedroom, and a full bath with tub and shower. This unit has a wraparound porch with rocking chairs and cool breezes.

Covered deck of Cole Cottage with nice water views

The Clark Point Meeting Room - A spacious meeting room on the hotel property for private events, or hotel entertainment.

Spectacular setting on the water in Southwest Harbor.

Property Type: Commercial Square Footage: 35,000 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 316,246 Status: Closed

Current Price: $5,600,000 List Date: 10/11/2019 Last Modified: 1/01/2025

Overview

Description

The historic Claremont Hotel in Southwest Harbor has provided refuge for visitors to Bar Harbor, Acadia National Park, and Mount Desert Island each summer since 1884. Overlooking the mouth of Somes Sound, this incredible 7+ acre shorefront resort includes 50 separate rentable units, the historic hotel with 24 guest rooms, the Phillips House with 6 private inn-style rooms, Rowse House and ALM, two spectacular shorefront cottages, and 11 additional cottages surrounding the property some with ocean views, all with fireplaces, decks and kitchenettes. The Hotel has been owned and operated by the same family for over 50 years. On-site facilities include Xanthus Restaurant and bar, a deepwater dock, 9 private moorings, the Boathouse Restaurant, clay tennis court, two tournament-class croquet courts, & a meeting room. There is also an additional residence for staff housing off property. A wonderful opportunity to be only the 5th owner of this incredible property in its 135 year history.

Listing Details MLS# 1436134

Location Information

Street #: 20
Street Name: Claremont
Street Type: Road
County: Hancock
Town: Southwest Harbor
State/Province: ME
Zip Code: 04679
Leased Land: No
Book: 1197
Page: 279
Map: 4
Lot: 54,68,53,51
Zoning: Shoreland, Zone B
Zoning Overlay: Yes
Full Tax Amount $: 86068
Tax Year: 2019
Association Y/N: No

Contract Information

Original List Price: 6950000

Property Information

Primary Use: General Commercial
Surveyed: Unknown
SqFt Finished Total: 35000
Lot Size Acres +/-: 7.26

Status Change Info

Pending Date: 2020-07-20
Closed Date: 2020-09-11
Closed Price: 5600000

Commercial Bldg Information

Confidentiality Statement: Yes

Water Info

Water Frontage: Yes
Waterfront Amount: 800
Water Frontage Owned: 800
Water View: Yes
Water Body Name: Somes Sound
Water Frontage Shared: 0

More Information

Utilities

Utilities On: Yes

Sold Info

Appraiser Email Address: Jim.Berry@cushwake.com

Location

Deep Water Access: Yes
Downtown: Yes
Historic District: Yes
Near Shopping: Yes
Water View: Yes
Waterfront: Yes

Source of Water Frontage

Seller: Yes

Property Uses

Hotel/Motel: Yes
Resort: Yes

Water Body Type

Ocean: Yes

Recreational Water

Beach Rights: Yes
Boat Moorning: Yes
Deeded: Yes
Dock: Yes
Oceanfront: Yes
Waterfront Deep: Yes

Construction

Wood Frame: Yes

Basement

Bulkhead: Yes
Crawl Space: Yes
Dirt Floor: Yes
Sump Pump: Yes
Unfinished: Yes

Foundation Materials

Pillar/Post/Pier: Yes
Stone: Yes

Exterior

Wood Siding: Yes

Roof

Shingle: Yes

Heat System

Baseboard: Yes
Direct Vent Furnace: Yes
Hot Water: Yes
Zoned: Yes

Heat Fuel

Propane: Yes

Floors

Carpet: Yes
Tile: Yes
Wood: Yes

Accessibilitiy Amenities

36+ Inch Doors: Yes

Building Features

Cable: Yes
Elevator Passenger: Yes
Fire System: Yes
Security System: Yes
Sprinkler - Dry: Yes
Storage: Yes

Parking

21+ Spaces: Yes
Gravel: Yes
On Site: Yes

Electric

Circuit Breakers: Yes
Three Phase: Yes
Unknown: Yes

Gas

Other Gas: Yes

Sewer

Private Sewer: Yes
Public Sewer: Yes

Water

Public: Yes
Seasonal: Yes

Property Features

Location: Deep Water Access; Downtown; Historic District; Near Shopping; Water View; Waterfront Source of Water Frontage: Seller Water Body Type: Ocean Recreational Water: Beach Rights; Boat Moorning; Deeded; Dock; Oceanfront; Waterfront Deep Construction: Wood Frame Property Uses: Hotel/Motel; Resort Basement: Bulkhead; Crawl Space; Dirt Floor; Sump Pump; Unfinished Foundation Materials: Pillar/Post/Pier; Stone Exterior: Wood Siding Roof: Shingle Heat System: Baseboard; Direct Vent Furnace; Hot Water; Zoned Heat Fuel: Propane Floors: Carpet; Tile; Wood Building Features: Cable; Elevator Passenger; Fire System; Security System; Sprinkler - Dry; Storage Parking: 21+ Spaces; Gravel; On Site Electric: Circuit Breakers; Three Phase; Unknown Gas: Other Gas Sewer: Private Sewer; Public Sewer Water: Public; Seasonal

Documents

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IDX

Listing Office: Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty

Selling Office: Daigle Commercial Group, Inc.

Last Updated: January - 01 - 2025

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