25 Old Ferry Road, Castine, ME 04421

$1,402,000

The home is said to have been built in 1786. It sits amid 13 acres of lovely fields.

The pier has a ramp that slides down to the float system (not shown but stacked on shore)

Looking down the fields to the southeast towards the water.

Seasonal room with big fireplace. Great party pad!

Notice property outlined in yellow, as well as roads that are mislabeled by Google Maps.

View behind house, from patio down over pond to shoreline.

The property includes a lovely upper meadow that buffers the house and carriage house from the road.

The floats that attach to the ramp off the pier are stacked up.

Looking down the Bagaduce from the shore, towards Castine harbor. Great kayaking and boating awaits.

This shows the pond with the house uphill and guesthouse beyond. To the right is the abutter’s driveway that is on the abutter’s lot.

The Bagaduce-a tidal estuary that is beyond Castine Harbor- lies to the Southeast of the house.

3 bays below for vehicles plus an extra storage, and a one-bedroom, year-round apartment above.

This little loft area is right off of the kitchen, great for easy access to creative pursuits.

A great little shelving area between the library and the dining room, creating a circular floor plan.

Stairs go up to Art Loft or down to Barn Room

This antique photo shows the Castine -Brooksville Ferry in operation.

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 3,700 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 566,280 Status: Closed

Current Price: $1,402,000 List Date: 9/22/2021 Last Modified: 1/09/2025

Overview

Description

New Listing! Waterfront estate known as ''Old Ferry House'', this elegant Federal home has stood proudly amidst its lush waterfront meadow for over 200 years. Still retaining its innate charm and craftsmanship of a bygone era, it has a separate 3 car Carriage House with living quarters above as well as a dock with boat moorings. 13 acres of beautiful fields surround the house and guesthouse with splendid views down to its 500' of deep water shore frontage. Marvel at the gorgeous antique wide plank floors and wainscoting. Beautiful old doors and moulding details. There are fireplaces and a wonderfully campy seasonal barn room (where 4th bedroom is located) for summer entertaining and guest overflow. This home is utterly enchanting. The southeast facing parcel of land is magnificent and offers privacy and farming opportunities. Water front area has a field road down to it, easily accessible via vehicle, with a picnic area, stairs to shore, dock system for your dinghy and kayak ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 1509818

Property Sub-Type

Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence

Location Information

Street #: 25
Street Name: Old Ferry
Street Type: Road
County: Hancock
Town: Castine
State/Province: ME
Zip Code: 04421
Zip +4: 3336
Leased Land: No
Book: 5951
Page: 241, 245
Map: 6
Lot: 11
Zoning: Rural, Shoreland
Zoning Overlay: Yes
Association: No
School District: Castine Public Schools
Full Tax Amount $: 9449
Tax Year: 2020

Contract Information

Original List Price: 1650000

Property Information

Surveyed: Unknown
Seasonal: No
Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Quit Claim w/Covenant
Deed: All
Bank Owned REO: No
2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot: No
# Rooms: 8
# Bedrooms: 4
# Fireplaces: 5
Total Full Baths: 3
Total Half Baths: Yes
Total Baths: 4
Color: Yellow
Year Built: 1786
SqFt Finished Above Grade: 3700
SqFt Finished Total: 3700
SqFt Source: Public Records
Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 3
Lot Size Acres +/-: 13
Source of Acreage: Public Records
SqFt Finished Below Grade: 0

Status Change Info

Pending Date: 2021-11-14
Closed Date: 2021-12-17
Closed Price: 1402000

Water Info

Water Frontage: Yes
Waterfront Amount: 500
Water Frontage Owned: 500
Water View: Yes
Water Body Name: Bagaduce River
Water Frontage Shared: 0

More Information

Utilities

Utilities On: Yes

Sold Info

Appraiser Email Address: d.ford@myfairpoint.net

Site

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

Location

Near Country Club: Yes
Near Golf Course: Yes
Near Public Beach: Yes
Near Town: Yes
Rural: Yes

Roads

Public: Yes

Source of Water Frontage

Public Records: Yes

Water Body Type

Ocean: Yes
River: Yes

Recreational Water

Boat Mooring: Yes
Deeded: Yes
Dock: Yes
Oceanfront: Yes
Waterfront Deep: Yes

Construction

Other: Yes
Wood Frame: Yes

Other Structures

Outbuilding: Yes

Structure Type

Post & Beam: Yes

Basement

Crawl Space: Yes
Partial: Yes
Unfinished: Yes

View

Fields: Yes
Scenic: Yes

Foundation Materials

Stone: Yes

Exterior

Clapboard: Yes

Roof

Composition: Yes

Heat System

Hot Water: Yes

Appliances Included

Cooktop: Yes
Dishwasher: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Wall Oven: Yes
Washer: Yes

Heat Fuel

Oil: Yes

Cooling

None: Yes

Floors

Other: Yes
Wood: Yes

Accessibilitiy Amenities

Elevator/Chair Lift: Yes

Kitchen Countertop

Formica: Yes
Granite: Yes

Parking

5 - 10 Spaces: Yes

Style

Federal: Yes

Electric

Circuit Breakers: Yes
Generator Hookup: Yes

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 1: Yes
Bedroom 1 Level: Second

Bedroom 1 Amenities

Wood Burning Fireplace: Yes

Gas

Bottled: Yes

Sewer

Private Sewer: 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 Amenities 4

Cathedral Ceiling: Yes

Driveway

Gravel: Yes

Basement Entry

Exterior Only: Yes
Interior: Yes

Water Heater

Off Heating System: Yes

Amenities

Bathtub: Yes
In-Law Apartment: Yes
Laundry - 1st Floor: Yes
Other Amenities: Yes
Primary Bedroom w/Bath: Yes
Security System: Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Deck: Yes
Patio: Yes

Equipment

Generator: Yes
Internet Access Available: Yes

Bonus Room

Bonus Room: Yes
Bonus Room Level: First

Bonus Room Amenities

Cathedral Ceiling: Yes
Wood Burning Fireplace: Yes

Vehicle Storage

3 Car: Yes

Dining Room

Dining Room: Yes
Dining Room Level: First

Kitchen

Kitchen: Yes
Kitchen Level: First

Kitchen Amenities

Cathedral Ceiling: Yes
Eat-in Kitchen: Yes

Library

Library: Yes
Library Level: First

Library Amenities

Built-Ins: Yes
Wood Burning Fireplace: Yes

Living Room

Living Room: Yes
Living Room Level: First

Living Room Amenities

Wood Burning Fireplace: Yes

Loft

Loft: Yes

Loft Amenities

Ladder: Yes

Room Features

Above Garage: Yes
Balcony/Deck: Yes
Built-Ins: Yes
Cathedral Ceiling(s): Yes
Closet: Yes
Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
Four-Season: Yes
Full Bath: Yes
Heated: Yes
Informal: Yes
Wood Burning Fireplace: Yes

Property Features

Site: Level; Open; Pasture/Field; Rolling/Sloping; Well Landscaped Location: Near Country Club; Near Golf Course; Near Public Beach; Near Town; Rural Roads: Public Source of Water Frontage: Public Records Water Body Type: Ocean; River Recreational Water: Boat Mooring; Deeded; Dock; Oceanfront; Waterfront Deep View: Fields; Scenic Appliances Included: Cooktop; Dishwasher; Dryer; Refrigerator; Wall Oven; Washer Kitchen Countertop: Formica; Granite Style: Federal Structure Type: Post & Beam Construction: Other; Wood Frame Basement: Crawl Space; Partial; Unfinished Basement Entry: Exterior Only; Interior Foundation Materials: Stone Roof: Composition Exterior: Clapboard Heat System: Hot Water Heat Fuel: Oil Water Heater: Off Heating System Cooling: None Floors: Other; Wood Amenities: Bathtub; In-Law Apartment; Laundry - 1st Floor; Other Amenities; Primary Bedroom w/Bath; Security System Patio and Porch Features: Deck; Patio Equipment: Generator; Internet Access Available Driveway: Gravel Parking: 5 - 10 Spaces Vehicle Storage: 3 Car Other Structures: Outbuilding Electric: Circuit Breakers; Generator Hookup Gas: Bottled Sewer: Private Sewer; Septic Tank Water: Private; Well

Room Information

Room Name	Level
Living Room	First
Library	First
Dining Room	First
Kitchen	First
Bonus Room	First
Bedroom 1	Second
Bedroom 2	Second
Bedroom 3	Second
Bedroom 4	Second
Loft	Upper
In-law Floorplan	Second

Documents

Plot Plan Public Access ›

Deed Public Access ›

Lead Paint Addendum Public Access ›

Main House Inspection Member Only 1 ›

Carriage House Inspection Member Only 2 ›

Property Disclosure Public Access ›

IDX

Listing Office: Saltmeadow Properties, Inc.

Selling Office: Saltmeadow Properties, Inc.

Last Updated: January - 09 - 2025

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