20 Giant Slide Road, Mount Desert, ME 04660

$2,100,000

Natural landscaping with granite outcroppings

Recently remodeled kitchen/great room area. See the floorplan

Kitchen to the right, dining area to the left

Newly installed kitchen. High end appliances, cabinets

Useful desk/office area off kitchen. Sliders to deck

Relaxing den. Wood stove does not convey

Den in great room area with new sliders, towards dining area

Wood stove does not convey. Den to kitchen, dining area

Family room can be used as formal dining

Living Room with pellet stove leads to sunroom

Large walk-closet or dressing room in primary

2nd bedroom leading to the office/studio beyond

attached room off 2nd bedroom - currently used as an office

Deck off guest suite leads to observation deck

Ideal summer space. Separate, off the front deck

I do not convey with the property. I leave with my people.

The 4+/- front acres back up to the conservation easement (7+/- acres more)

Follow back gardens to conservation acres

2-bay attached garage with door to guest suite

The perfect spot to explore the night sky!

Perched high up to watch the wildlife....or the stars.

Detached 3-bay garage/barn/workshop/storage. Is solar in the future?

Your neighbor is Acadia National Park with the conservation easement

Private and tranquil with granite outcroppings amongst the trees

High view of Somes Sound. Great location!

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 3,895 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 479,160 Status: Active

Current Price: $2,100,000 List Date: 5/20/2025 Last Modified: 4/19/2026

Overview

Description

Experience the ultimate Mount Desert Island retreat at 'Giant Slide Repose' a sophisticated 3,859+/- square foot year-round sanctuary nestled on 11+/- pristine acres that directly abut Acadia National Park, with 7+/- acres held in conservation with the park. Built in 1984, this exceptional residence offers a rare blend of privacy and luxury, surrounded by a haven of granite outcroppings, wild blueberry bushes, and mature plantings. The heart of the home features a completely redesigned, open-concept chef's kitchen equipped with high-end appliances that flows seamlessly into the dining and living area, creating a magnificent space for gathering. With four bedrooms and three and a half baths, the layout is both spacious and versatile, including one bedroom with an adjoining study or studio and a separate guest suite with its own private entrance to accommodate visitors in comfort. Whether you are relaxing in the sunroom, the gazebo, or on the front deck, the property is designed for w ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 1623354

Property Sub-Type

Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence

Location Information

Street #: 20
Street Name: Giant Slide
Street Type: Road
County: Hancock
Town: Mount Desert
State/Province: ME
Zip Code: 04660
Zip +4: 6623
Leased Land: No
Book: 6515
Page: 0129
Map: 008
Lot: 029
Zoning: RW2
Zoning Overlay: No
Association: No
Full Tax Amount $: 8590
Tax Year: 2024
Tree Growth Y/N: No

Contract Information

Original List Price: 2100000

Property Information

Surveyed: Yes
Seasonal: No
Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Quit Claim w/Covenant
Deed: All
Deed Restrictions: Yes
Bank Owned REO: No
2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot: No
# Rooms: 10
# Bedrooms: 4
# Fireplaces: Yes
Total Full Baths: 3
Total Half Baths: Yes
Total Baths: 4
Furniture: Unfurnished
Color: Grey
Year Built: 1983
SqFt Finished Above Grade: 3895
SqFt Finished Total: 3895
SqFt Source: Other
Other Source of Square Footage: PROFESSIONAL FLOOR PLAN
Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Lot Size Acres +/-: 11
Source of Acreage: Survey
Road Frontage: Yes
Road Frontage +/-: 414
Source of Road Frontage: Survey
SqFt Finished Below Grade: 0

Water Info

Water Frontage: No
Water View: No

Fixtures Exclusions

Fixtures Exclusions: WOOD STOVE in kitchen does not convey

More Information

Vehicle Storage

Attached: Yes
4+ Car: Yes
Auto Door Opener: Yes
Detached: Yes
Direct Entry to Living: Yes
Storage Above: Yes

Utilities

Utilities On: Yes

Levels

Multi-Level: Yes

Site

Other Site: Yes
Rolling/Sloping: Yes
Well Landscaped: Yes
Wooded: Yes

Location

Abuts Conservation: Yes
Rural: Yes

Roads

Private Road: Yes

Transportation

Near Airport: Yes

Recreational Water

Nearby: Yes

Construction

Wood Frame: Yes

Other Structures

Outbuilding: Yes

Basement

Partial: Yes
Sump Pump: Yes
Unfinished: Yes
Walk-Out Access: Yes

View

Mountain(s): Yes
Scenic: Yes
Trees/Woods: Yes

Foundation Materials

Other: Yes

Exterior

Shingle Siding: Yes
Wood Siding: Yes

Roof

Composition: Yes
Pitched: Yes
Shingle: Yes

Heat System

Baseboard: Yes
Heat Pump: Yes
Pellet Stove: Yes
Wood Stove: Yes

Appliances Included

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

Energy Efficiency

Tankless Water Heater: Yes

Heat Fuel

Electric: Yes
Pellets: Yes
Wood: Yes

Cooling

Heat Pump: Yes

Floors

Carpet: Yes
Tile: Yes
Wood: Yes

Kitchen Countertop

Granite: Yes

Parking

5 - 10 Spaces: Yes
On Site: Yes
Paved: Yes

Style

Contemporary: Yes
Cottage: Yes
Farmhouse: Yes
Other: Yes

Electric

Circuit Breakers: Yes
On Site: Yes

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 1: Yes
Bedroom 1 Level: Second
Bedroom 1 Length: 182
Bedroom 1 Width: 2911

Bedroom 1 Amenities

Balcony/Deck: Yes
Closet: Yes
Full Bath: Yes
Suite: Yes

Gas

Bottled: Yes

Sewer

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

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 2: Yes
Bedroom 2 Level: Second
Bedroom 2 Length: 104
Bedroom 2 Width: 136

Water

Private: Yes
Well: Yes

Bedroom Amenities 2

Closet: Yes

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 3: Yes
Bedroom 3 Level: Second
Bedroom 3 Length: 151
Bedroom 3 Width: 163

Bedroom Amenities 3

Closet: Yes

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 4: Yes
Bedroom 4 Level: Second
Bedroom 4 Length: 73
Bedroom 4 Width: 106

Bedroom Amenities 4

Above Garage: Yes
Balcony/Deck: Yes
Closet: Yes
Full Bath: Yes
Suite: Yes

Driveway

Paved: Yes

Restrictions

Other Restrictions: Yes

Basement Entry

Exterior Only: Yes
Interior: Yes

Water Heater

Gas: Yes
On Demand: Yes
Tankless: Yes

Window Features

Double Pane Windows: Yes

Amenities

Bathtub: Yes
Laundry - 2nd Floor: Yes
Other Amenities: Yes
Primary Bedroom w/Bath: Yes
Shower: Yes
Storage: Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Deck: Yes
Patio: Yes
Porch: Yes
Porch-Screened: Yes

Equipment

Air Radon Mitigation System: Yes
Cable: Yes
Internet Access Available: Yes
Water Radon Mitigation System: Yes

Den

Den: Yes
Den Length: 178
Den Level: First
Den Width: 188

Den Amenities

Built-Ins: Yes

Dining Room

Dining Room: Yes
Dining Room Level: First
Dining Room Length: 163
Dining Room Width: 97

Dining Room Amenities

Dining Area: Yes

Family Room

Family Room: Yes
Family Room Level: First
Family Room Length: 182
Family Room Width: 2311

Family Room Amenities

Built-Ins: Yes
Wood Burning Fireplace: Yes

Kitchen

Kitchen: Yes
Kitchen Level: First
Kitchen Length: 167
Kitchen Width: 90

Living Room

Living Room: Yes
Living Room Level: First
Living Room Length: 202
Living Room Width: 216

Living Room Amenities

Built-Ins: Yes
Heat Stove: Yes
Informal: Yes

Loft

Loft: Yes
Loft Length: 177
Loft Width: 292

Loft Amenities

Built-Ins: Yes
Ladder: Yes
Sleeping: Yes

Room Features

Above Garage: Yes
Balcony/Deck: Yes
Built-Ins: Yes
Closet: Yes
Dining Area: Yes
Full Bath: Yes
Heat Stove: Yes
Informal: Yes
Sleeping: Yes
Suite: Yes
Wood Burning Fireplace: Yes

Property Features

Site: Other Site; Rolling/Sloping; Well Landscaped; Wooded Location: Abuts Conservation; Rural Roads: Private Road Transportation: Near Airport Recreational Water: Nearby View: Mountain(s); Scenic; Trees/Woods Appliances Included: Cooktop; Dishwasher; Dryer; Gas Range; Microwave; Refrigerator; Wall Oven; Washer Kitchen Countertop: Granite Style: Contemporary; Cottage; Farmhouse; Other Levels: Multi-Level Construction: Wood Frame Basement: Partial; Sump Pump; Unfinished; Walk-Out Access Basement Entry: Exterior Only; Interior Foundation Materials: Other Roof: Composition; Pitched; Shingle Exterior: Shingle Siding; Wood Siding Heat System: Baseboard; Heat Pump; Pellet Stove; Wood Stove Heat Fuel: Pellets; Wood Water Heater: Gas; On Demand; Tankless Cooling: Heat Pump Floors: Carpet; Tile; Wood Window Features: Double Pane Windows Amenities: Bathtub; Laundry - 2nd Floor; Other Amenities; Primary Bedroom w/Bath; Shower; Storage Patio and Porch Features: Deck; Patio; Porch; Porch-Screened Equipment: Air Radon Mitigation System; Cable; Internet Access Available; Water Radon Mitigation System Driveway: Paved Parking: 5 - 10 Spaces; On Site; Paved Vehicle Storage: 4+ Car; Auto Door Opener; Detached; Direct Entry to Living; Storage Above Other Structures: Outbuilding Restrictions: Other Restrictions Electric: Circuit Breakers; On Site Gas: Bottled Sewer: Private Sewer; Septic Design Available; Septic Tank Water: Private; Well

Room Information

Room Name	Length	Width	Level
Living Room	202.00	216.00	First
Family Room	182.00	2311.00	First
Den	178.00	188.00	First
Dining Room	163.00	97.00	First
Bedroom 1	182.00	2911.00	Second
Bedroom 2	104.00	136.00	Second
Bedroom 3	151.00	163.00	Second
Bedroom 4	73.00	106.00	Second
Kitchen	167.00	90.00	First
Loft	177.00	292.00	Second

Documents

Lead Paint Disclosure ›

Property Disclosure Public Access ›

FIRMette Nat Flood Hazard Map ›

Survey of conservation area ›

Survey of "house" acres ›

IDX

Listing Office: The Knowles Company

Last Updated: April - 19 - 2026

Broker Attribution: 207 276-3322

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