40 Wells Cove Lane, Brooklin, ME 04616

$1,700,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 2,880 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 435,600 Status: Closed
Current Price: $1,700,000 List Date: 6/05/2026 Last Modified: 9/08/2026

Overview

Description

Osprey and Gull Cottages, the inspirational oceanfront retreat for famed Southern author Anne Rivers Siddons, has all the charm and character you expect from a classic Brooklin, Maine summer home. The main house has five cozy bedrooms and three full bathrooms, a lovely dining room for memorable dinner parties, and an intimate living room with a large fireplace. ''Throughout the waterfront side of Osprey Cottage, when gazing out the windows, one has the sense of being on the ocean.'' The primary suite overlooks the lawn straight to the ocean's edge. Enjoy lobster bakes and watching boats go by on 551 feet of shorefront on the Eggemoggin Reach, home to some of the best sailing on the East Coast. The guest cottage has three bedrooms, a full bathroom, and a kitchenette. Guests can sit out on the screened in balcony or stay warm by the woodstove. The cottages sit on two private acres and have shared ownership in the 8 acres across the lane with beautiful walking trails to the waterfr ...

Listing Details MLS# 1665669

Property Sub-Type

Property Sub-Type
Single Family Residence

Location Information

Street #
40
Street Name
Wells Cove
Street Type
Lane
County
Hancock
Town
Brooklin
State/Province
ME
Zip Code
04616
Leased Land
No
Book
7145/589
Page
256/267
Map
18
Lot
60/62
Zoning
Shoreland
Zoning Overlay
No
Neighborhood Association
Three Point Corp LLC
Association
Yes
Association Fee
1225
Fee Frequency Paid
Annually
Full Tax Amount $
8721
Tax Year
2025
Tree Growth Y/N
No

Contract Information

Original List Price
2150000

Property Information

Surveyed
Yes
Seasonal
Yes
# Rooms
9
# Bedrooms
5
# Fireplaces
Yes
Total Full Baths
3
Total Half Baths
Yes
Total Baths
4
Year Built
1935
SqFt Finished Above Grade
2880
SqFt Finished Total
2880
SqFt Source
Measured
Garage
No
Lot Size Acres +/-
10
Source of Acreage
Survey
Acreage Other Source
Public record

Status Change Info

Pending Date
2026-07-21
Closed Date
2026-09-04
Closed Price
1700000

Water Info

Waterfront
Yes
Waterfront Amount
1331
Water Frontage Owned
551.5
Water Frontage Shared
780
Water View
Yes
Water Body Name
Eggemoggin Reach & Wells Cove

More Information

Sold Info

Appraiser Email Address
info@MBRE.net

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 1
Yes
Bedroom 1 Level
First

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 2
Yes
Bedroom 2 Level
Second

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 3
Yes
Bedroom 3 Level
Third

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 4
Yes
Bedroom 4 Level
Third

Bedroom 5

Bedroom 5
Yes
Bedroom 5 Level
Third

Dining Room

Dining Room
Yes
Dining Room Level
First

Kitchen

Kitchen
Yes
Kitchen Level
First

Living Room

Living Room
Yes
Living Room Level
First

Property Features

Site: Level; Open Location: Near Public Beach; Rural Roads: Association; Gravel; Right of Way Transportation: Deep Water Access Source of Water Frontage: Deed; Survey Water Body Type: Bay; Ocean Recreational Water: Deeded; Oceanfront; Waterfront Deep View: Scenic Style: Cottage; Split Level Construction: Wood Frame Basement: Unfinished Basement Entry: Exterior Only Roof: Shingle Exterior: Wood Siding Heat System: Forced Air Heat Fuel: Oil Water Heater: Electric Cooling: Window Unit(s) Floors: Linoleum; Wood Amenities: 1st Floor Primary Bedroom w/Bath; In-Law Apartment Equipment: Generator Driveway: Common; Gravel Parking: 5 - 10 Spaces Vehicle Storage: No Vehicle Storage Electric: Circuit Breakers Gas: Bottled Sewer: Private Sewer; Septic Tank Water: Other; Private; Well

Room Information

Room Name Level
Bedroom 1 First
Dining Room First
Kitchen First
Bedroom 2 Second
Bedroom 3 Third
Bedroom 3 Third
Bedroom 4 Third
Living Room First
Bedroom 5 Third
IDX
Listing Office: Maggie McGaw Real Estate PLLC
Selling Office: The Christopher Group, LLC
Last Updated: September - 08 - 2026
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