325 Island Beach Road, Wells, ME 04090

$1,850,000

Exceptional seaside residence located directly on the pristine and protected shores of Drake’s Island Beach.

Located on the northern end of Drakes Island, this expansive 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath year round home offers 125 feet of sandy beach frontage on an over sized lot.

Considered a hidden treasure, Drake’s Island offers its residents an unrivaled beach and the unique opportunity to be a part of a quintessential seaside community with its nearby Community House, kids camp, tennis club and many other summer activities.

Sweeping ocean views from nearly every room are provided by generous windows that brighten the open floor plan and flood the rooms with natural light.

The Great Room features a vaulted ceiling with wood beams and a massive brick fireplace that is integral to the comfortable Maine Cottage feel the home exudes.

Patio doors lead out to the expansive waterside deck and patio.

Entertain guests in the spacious dining room that overlooks the private sandy beach. The large windows take full advantage of the stunning focal point of the room...the Atlantic Ocean.

Charming and comfortable, this seaside retreat is the perfect spot to create a lifetime of memories...

The kitchen features a terrific pizza oven and hearth...

The kitchen features a gas stove, tile floors and large center island perfect for entertaining summertime guests.

Vaulted ceilings, skylights and custom bay window add plenty of natural light.

The first floor Master offers vaulted ceiling with wood beams and views of the Atlantic.

Seaside beach views are offered throughout this fine home.

The home features four bedrooms and a flexible floor plan perfect for family and friends.

First floor guest bathroom with tile floors, shower and double vanity.

The versatile floor plan offers ample room for a crowd...everyone can come and spend the summer on Drakes Island Beach !

The finished lower level features a large family room with woodburning fireplace, game room, full bath and room for overnight guests.

Sliders lead out to the large seaside deck and patio that overlooks the finest views on the Maine Coast...from Kennebunkport to York....simply breathtaking!

Waterside bluestone patio offers dramatic views of the ocean...truly a one of a kind offering.

Walk the peaceful shores of Drakes Island Beach....

Located steps to the Rachel Carson Wildlife Refuge...

Private trails lead throughout this protected wildlife sanctuary....very relaxing and peaceful !

What an incredible opportunity to own a large .37 acre waterfront double lot on Drakes Island Beach....very special.

Generations have been summering on Drakes Island...

Renovate or rebuild....the opportunities are endless...the location is priceless !

Circular driveway, penty of parking, storage and an attached 2 car garage add to its appeal.

Drakes Island Beach is truly a hidden treasure....

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 2,872 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 16,117 Status: Closed

Current Price: $1,850,000 List Date: 11/28/2016 Last Modified: 9/11/2024

Overview

Description

Exceptional seaside residence located directly on the pristine shores of Drakes Island Beach which offers its residents a unique opportunity to be a part of a quintessential seaside community with its Community House, summer activities and tennis club. This expansive 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath year round home offers 125 feet of sandy beach frontage and sweeping ocean views from nearly every room. Enjoy the sea breezes from the waterside deck, outside shower and bluestone patio that overlooks your own sandy beach.

Listing Details MLS# 1288740

Property Sub-Type

Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence

Location Information

Street #: 325
Street Name: Island Beach
Street Type: Road
County: York
Town: Wells
State/Province: ME
Zip Code: 04090
Zip +4: 4419
Leased Land: No
Book: 8123
Page: 348all
Map: 142
Lot: 74
Zoning: RD
Association: No
Full Tax Amount $: 15730
Tax Year: 2016

Contract Information

Original List Price: 2300000

Property Information

Surveyed: Unknown
Seasonal: No
Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Trustee
Deed Restrictions: Unknown
Bank Owned REO: No
2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot: No
# Rooms: 9
# Bedrooms: 4
# Fireplaces: 2
Total Full Baths: 3
Total Half Baths: Yes
Total Baths: 4
Color: Gray
Year Built: 1965
SqFt Finished Above Grade: 1436
SqFt Finished Below Grade: 1436
SqFt Finished Total: 2872
Other Source of Square Footage: Full finished basement aproximated
Garage: Yes
Lot Size Acres +/-: 0.37
Source of Acreage: Public Records
Road Frontage: No

Status Change Info

Pending Date: 2016-12-19
Closed Date: 2017-01-30
Closed Price: 1850000

Water Info

Water Frontage: Yes
Waterfront Amount: 125
Water Frontage Owned: 125
Water View: Yes
Water Body Name: Atlantic
Water Frontage Shared: 0

More Information

Appliances Included

Other Appliances: built in charcoal grill
Dishwasher: Yes
Disposal: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Gas Range: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Washer: Yes

Vehicle Storage

Attached: Yes
2 Car: Yes
Auto Door Opener: Yes
Direct Entry to Living: Yes
Heated: Yes
Storage Above: Yes

Utilities

Utilities On: Yes

Site

Level: Yes
Open: Yes
Well Landscaped: Yes

Location

Intown: Yes

Roads

Public: Yes

Source of Water Frontage

Deed: Yes

Water Body Type

Ocean: Yes

Recreational Water

Beach Rights: Yes
Deeded: Yes
Oceanfront: Yes

Construction

Wood Frame: Yes

Basement

Finished: Yes
Full: Yes
Sump Pump: Yes

Foundation Materials

Poured Concrete: Yes

Exterior

Vertical Siding: Yes

Roof

Shingle: Yes

Heat System

Baseboard: Yes
Hot Water: Yes
Zoned: Yes

Heat Fuel

Oil: Yes

Cooling

None: Yes

Floors

Carpet: Yes
Laminate: Yes
Vinyl: Yes
Wood: Yes

Kitchen Countertop

Formica: Yes

Parking

11 - 20 Spaces: Yes

Style

Ranch: Yes

Electric

Circuit Breakers: Yes

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 1: Yes
Bedroom 1 Level: First
Bedroom 1 Length: 13.25
Bedroom 1 Width: 10.17

Bedroom 1 Amenities

Balcony/Deck: Yes
Full Bath: Yes

Gas

Bottled: Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer: Yes

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 2: Yes
Bedroom 2 Level: Basement
Bedroom 2 Length: 8.83
Bedroom 2 Width: 12.25

Water

Public: Yes

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 3: Yes
Bedroom 3 Level: Basement
Bedroom 3 Length: 15
Bedroom 3 Width: 10.25

Driveway

Paved: Yes

Restrictions

No Restrictions: Yes

Basement Entry

Interior: Yes

Water Heater

Off Heating System: Yes
Separate Booster: Yes

Amenities

1st Floor Primary Bedroom w/Bath: Yes
Irrigation System: Yes
Primary Bedroom w/Bath: Yes
Shower: Yes
Storage: Yes
Walk-in Closets: Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Deck: Yes
Patio: Yes

Equipment

Internet Access Available: Yes

Dining Room

Dining Room: Yes
Dining Room Level: First
Dining Room Length: 92
Dining Room Width: 142

Family Room

Family Room: Yes
Family Room Level: Basement
Family Room Length: 133
Family Room Width: 22

Family Room Amenities

Wood Burning Fireplace: Yes

Kitchen

Kitchen: Yes
Kitchen Level: First
Kitchen Length: 116
Kitchen Width: 114

Kitchen Amenities

Skylight: Yes

Living Room

Living Room: Yes
Living Room Level: First
Living Room Length: 1110
Living Room Width: 234

Living Room Amenities

Wood Burning Fireplace: Yes

Primary Bedroom

Primary Bedroom: Yes
Primary Bedroom Level: First
Primary Bedroom Length: 112
Primary Bedroom Width: 118

Primary Bedroom Amenities

Closet: Yes
Full Bath: Yes

Other Room 1

Other Room 1: Yes
Other Room 1 Level: Basement
Other Room 1 Length: 20
Other Room 1 Width: 12

Property Features

Site: Level; Open; Well Landscaped Location: Intown Roads: Public Source of Water Frontage: Deed Water Body Type: Ocean Recreational Water: Beach Rights; Deeded; Oceanfront Appliances Included: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Gas Range; Refrigerator; Washer Kitchen Countertop: Formica Style: Ranch Construction: Wood Frame Basement: Finished; Full; Sump Pump Basement Entry: Interior Foundation Materials: Poured Concrete Roof: Shingle Exterior: Vertical Siding Heat System: Baseboard; Hot Water; Zoned Heat Fuel: Oil Water Heater: Off Heating System; Separate Booster Cooling: None Floors: Carpet; Laminate; Vinyl; Wood Amenities: 1st Floor Primary Bedroom w/Bath; Irrigation System; Primary Bedroom w/Bath; Shower; Storage; Walk-in Closets Patio and Porch Features: Deck; Patio Equipment: Internet Access Available Driveway: Paved Parking: 11 - 20 Spaces Vehicle Storage: 2 Car; Auto Door Opener; Direct Entry to Living; Heated; Storage Above Restrictions: No Restrictions Electric: Circuit Breakers Gas: Bottled Sewer: Public Sewer Water: Public

Room Information

Room Name	Length	Width	Level
Living Room	11.83	23.33	First
Dining Room	9.17	14.17	First
Kitchen	11.50	11.33	First
Primary Bedroom	11.17	11.67	First
Bedroom 1	13.25	10.17	First
Family Room	13.25	22.00	Basement
Other Room	20.00	12.00	Basement
Bedroom 2	8.83	12.25	Basement
Bedroom 3	15.00	10.25	Basement
Other Room 7	20.00	12.00	Basement

IDX

Listing Office: Anne Erwin Sotheby's International Realty

Selling Office: Anne Erwin Sotheby's International Realty

Last Updated: September - 11 - 2024

Broker Attribution: 207-363-6640

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