248 Branchview Drive, Ellsworth, ME 04605

$2,650,000

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 5 Square Footage: 4,285 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 146,797 Status: Active

Current Price: $2,650,000 List Date: 4/01/2026 Last Modified: 4/03/2026

Overview

Description

Villa Vie: An extraordinary lakefront retreat offering turnkey luxury on one of Maine's most pristine 3,000-acre lakes. Fully renovated in 2024, the residence seamlessly blends contemporary design with refined European influences, creating a sophisticated yet welcoming atmosphere throughout. The home features five beautifully appointed bedrooms and four-and-a-half baths, thoughtfully designed for both comfortable living and effortless entertaining. A serene first-floor primary suite serves as a private sanctuary, complete with dual closets, a spa-like bath with soaking tub and walk-in shower, and a private covered deck. At the heart of the home, alight-filled open-concept living space showcases expansive windows framing breathtaking lake views. The gourmet kitchen is a true centerpiece, featuring striking black marble countertops, premium appliances, and a generous window seat, flowing seamlessly into the dining and living areas and out to a covered deck for seamless indoor-outdoor liv ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 1656024

Property Sub-Type

Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence

Location Information

Street #: 248
Street Name: Branchview
Street Type: Drive
County: Hancock
Town: Ellsworth
State/Province: ME
Zip Code: 04605
Zip +4: 2919
Leased Land: No
Book: 7223
Page: 704
Map: 81
Lot: 35,65,66
Zoning: EDPD, DW
Zoning Overlay: Unknown
Neighborhood Association: Branchview Drive Road Associaiton
Association: Yes
Association Fee: 350
Fee Frequency Paid: Annually
Full Tax Amount $: 24484
Tax Year: 2026
Tree Growth Y/N: No

Contract Information

Original List Price: 2650000

Property Information

Surveyed: Yes
Seasonal: No
Deed Restrictions: Unknown
2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot: No
# Rooms: 14
# Bedrooms: 5
Total Full Baths: 4
Total Half Baths: Yes
Total Baths: 5
Furniture: Furnished
Color: Natural
Year Built: 1984
SqFt Finished Above Grade: 3115
SqFt Finished Below Grade: 1170
SqFt Finished Total: 4285
SqFt Source: Public Records
Other Source of Square Footage: Measured
Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 4
Lot Size Acres +/-: 3.37
Source of Acreage: Public Records
# Fireplaces: 0

Water Info

Water Frontage: Yes
Waterfront Amount: 255
Water Frontage Owned: 255
Water View: Yes
Water Body Name: Branch Lake
Water Frontage Shared: 0

Appliances Included

Other Appliances: second set washer & dryer
Cooktop: Yes
Dishwasher: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Electric Range: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Wall Oven: Yes
Washer: Yes
Other: Yes

More Information

Vehicle Storage

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

Utilities

Utilities On: Yes

Site

Open: Yes
Well Landscaped: Yes
Wooded: Yes

Location

Rural: Yes

Roads

Association: Yes
Gravel: Yes
Private Road: Yes

Transportation

Major Road Access: Yes

Source of Water Frontage

Deed: Yes
Public Records: Yes

Water Body Type

Lake: Yes

Recreational Water

Boat Mooring: Yes
Deeded: Yes
Dock: Yes
Lake/Fresh Water: Yes

Construction

Wood Frame: Yes

Basement

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

View

Mountain(s): Yes
Scenic: Yes

Foundation Materials

Poured Concrete: Yes

Exterior

Wood Siding: Yes

Roof

Shingle: Yes

Heat System

Heat Pump: Yes
Hot Water: Yes
Radiant: Yes
Radiator: Yes
Wood Stove: Yes
Zoned: Yes

Heat Fuel

Electric: Yes
Gas Bottled: Yes
Propane: Yes
Solar: Yes
Wood: Yes

Cooling

Heat Pump: Yes

Floors

Composition: Yes
Other: Yes
Tile: Yes
Wood: Yes

Accessibilitiy Amenities

Roll-in Shower: Yes

Kitchen Countertop

Marble: Yes

Parking

11 - 20 Spaces: Yes
On Site: Yes

Style

Contemporary: Yes

Electric

Circuit Breakers: Yes
Other Electric: Yes
Photovoltaics Seller Owned: Yes

Gas

Bottled: Yes

Sewer

Septic Design Available: Yes
Septic Tank: Yes

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 2: Yes
Bedroom 2 Level: Second

Water

Private: Yes
Well: Yes

Bedroom Amenities 2

Closet: Yes
Skylight: Yes
Soaking Tub: Yes
Vaulted Ceiling: Yes

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 3: Yes
Bedroom 3 Level: Second

Bedroom Amenities 3

Closet: Yes
Vaulted Ceiling: Yes

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 4: Yes
Bedroom 4 Level: Second

Bedroom 5

Bedroom 5: Yes
Bedroom 5 Level: Second

Driveway

Gravel: Yes
Paved: Yes

Basement Entry

Interior: Yes

Water Heater

Solar: Yes
Tank: Yes

Amenities

1st Floor Primary Bedroom w/Bath: Yes
Attic: Yes
Bathtub: Yes
Hot Tub: Yes
Laundry - 1st Floor: Yes
One-Floor Living: Yes
Security System: Yes
Storage: Yes
Walk-in Closets: Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Deck: Yes
Patio: Yes

Equipment

Air Radon Mitigation System: Yes
Generator: Yes
Internet Access Available: Yes

Bonus Room

Bonus Room: Yes
Bonus Room Level: Second

Bonus Room Amenities

Skylight: Yes

Den

Den: Yes
Den Level: Second

Den Amenities

Skylight: Yes
Vaulted Ceiling: Yes

Dining Room

Dining Room: Yes
Dining Room Level: First

Exercise Room

Exercise Room: Yes
Exercise Room Level: Basement

Family Room

Family Room: Yes
Family Room Level: Basement

Kitchen

Kitchen: Yes
Kitchen Level: First

Kitchen Amenities

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

Laundry Room

Laundry: Yes
Laundry Room Level: First

Living Room

Living Room: Yes
Living Room Level: First

Living Room Amenities

Built-Ins: Yes
Formal: Yes
Heat Stove: Yes

Primary Bedroom

Primary Bedroom: Yes
Primary Bedroom Level: First

Primary Bedroom Amenities

Balcony/Deck: Yes
Closet: Yes
Double Vanities: Yes
Full Bath: Yes
Separate Shower: Yes
Soaking Tub: Yes
Suite: Yes
Walk-in Closet: Yes

Mud Room

Mud Room: Yes
Mud Room Level: First

Room Features

Balcony/Deck: Yes
Breakfast Nook: Yes
Built-Ins: Yes
Closet: Yes
Double Vanity: Yes
Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
Formal: Yes
Full Bath: Yes
Heat Stove: Yes
Kitchen Island: Yes
Rec Room: Yes
Separate Shower: Yes
Skylight: Yes
Soaking Tub: Yes
Suite: Yes
Vaulted Ceiling(s): Yes
Walk-In Closet(s): Yes

Property Features

Site: Open; Well Landscaped; Wooded Location: Rural Roads: Association; Gravel; Private Road Transportation: Major Road Access Source of Water Frontage: Deed; Public Records Water Body Type: Lake Recreational Water: Boat Mooring; Deeded; Dock; Lake/Fresh Water View: Mountain(s); Scenic Appliances Included: Cooktop; Dishwasher; Dryer; Electric Range; Microwave; Refrigerator; Wall Oven; Washer; Other Kitchen Countertop: Marble Style: Contemporary Construction: Wood Frame Basement: Daylight; Finished; Walk-Out Access Basement Entry: Interior Foundation Materials: Poured Concrete Roof: Shingle Exterior: Wood Siding Heat System: Heat Pump; Hot Water; Radiant; Radiator; Wood Stove; Zoned Heat Fuel: Gas Bottled; Propane; Solar; Wood Water Heater: Solar; Tank Cooling: Heat Pump Floors: Composition; Other; Tile; Wood Amenities: 1st Floor Primary Bedroom w/Bath; Attic; Bathtub; Hot Tub; Laundry - 1st Floor; One-Floor Living; Security System; Storage; Walk-in Closets Patio and Porch Features: Deck; Patio Equipment: Air Radon Mitigation System; Generator; Internet Access Available Driveway: Gravel; Paved Parking: 11 - 20 Spaces; On Site Vehicle Storage: 4+ Car; Auto Door Opener; Detached; Direct Entry to Living Electric: Circuit Breakers; Other Electric; Photovoltaics Seller Owned Gas: Bottled Sewer: Septic Design Available; Septic Tank Water: Private; Well

Room Information

Room Name	Level
Primary Bedroom	First
Bedroom 2	Second
Bedroom 3	Second
Bedroom 4	Second
Bedroom 5	Second
Bonus Room	Second
Den	Second
Dining Room	First
Kitchen	First
Living Room	First
Family Room	Basement
Exercise Room	Basement
Laundry	First
Mud Room	First

Documents

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Listing Office: Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty

Last Updated: April - 03 - 2026

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