45 Hancock Street, Bar Harbor, ME 04609

$4,600,000

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 12 Baths: 13 Square Footage: 13,803 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 170,320 Status: Closed

Current Price: $4,600,000 List Date: 8/11/2020 Last Modified: 1/04/2025

Overview

Description

Breakwater, a distinguished architectural masterpiece on Mount Desert Island, is being offered fully furnished and in impeccable condition. Commissioned by John Jacob Astor's grandson in 1904, the Tudor-style residence is acclaimed as the most elaborate Fred Savage design that stands today. The 13,803 square foot 12-bedroom, 8.5 - bath mansion, 4-bedroom carriage house, gate house, and 5-bay garage were masterfully restored in 2000. The current owners purchased the property in 2009 and have augmented the list of improvements. The double gated 3.91-acre property is a private sanctuary on the shore path in the heart of Bar Harbor. Spectacular gardens, mature hedges and trees, and professional croquet court provide a luxury repose near the amenities of Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park. Morning sunrises and dramatic ocean views over the Porcupine Islands bring nature and beauty to the soul.

Listing Details MLS# 1463992

Property Sub-Type

Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence

Location Information

Street #: 45
Street Name: Hancock
Street Type: Street
County: Hancock
Town: Bar Harbor
State/Province: ME
Zip Code: 04609
Zip +4: 1714
Leased Land: No
Book: 5224
Page: 97
Map: 105
Lot: 84
Zoning: SLLR,VH,DR
Zoning Overlay: Yes
Association: No
Full Tax Amount $: 41323
Tax Year: 2020

Contract Information

Original List Price: 4500000

Property Information

Surveyed: Yes
Seasonal: No
Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Quit Claim w/Covenant
Deed: All
Bank Owned REO: No
2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot: Yes
# Rooms: 26
# Bedrooms: 12
# Fireplaces: 11
Total Full Baths: 8
Total Half Baths: 5
Total Baths: 13
Furniture: Furnished
Color: Brown/white
Year Built: 1904
SqFt Finished Above Grade: 13803
SqFt Finished Total: 13803
SqFt Source: Seller
Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 5
Lot Size Acres +/-: 3.91
Source of Acreage: Survey
Road Frontage: Yes
Road Frontage +/-: 316
Source of Road Frontage: Deed
SqFt Finished Below Grade: 0

Status Change Info

Pending Date: 2020-09-12
Closed Date: 2020-10-30
Closed Price: 4600000

Water Info

Water Frontage: Yes
Waterfront Amount: 158
Water Frontage Owned: 158
Water View: Yes
Water Body Name: Frenchmans Bay, Ocean
Water Frontage Shared: 0

More Information

Utilities

Utilities On: Yes

Sold Info

Appraiser Email Address: Russell@CoastalIslandAppraisals.com

Site

Level: Yes
Open: Yes
Sidewalks: Yes
Well Landscaped: Yes

Location

Historic District: Yes
Intown: Yes
Near Shopping: Yes
Neighborhood: Yes

Roads

Dead End: Yes
Paved: Yes

Source of Water Frontage

Survey: Yes

Water Body Type

Ocean: Yes

Recreational Water

Deeded: Yes
Oceanfront: Yes
Waterfront Deep: Yes

Construction

Masonry: Yes
Wood Frame: Yes

Other Structures

Outbuilding: Yes

Basement

Full: Yes
Walk-Out Access: Yes

View

Scenic: Yes

Foundation Materials

Granite: Yes

Exterior

Other: Yes
Stucco: Yes
Wood Siding: Yes

Roof

Shingle: Yes

Heat System

Forced Air: Yes
Radiant: Yes
Zoned: Yes

Appliances Included

Dishwasher: Yes
Disposal: Yes
Dryer: Yes
ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances: Yes
Gas Range: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Washer: Yes

Heat Fuel

Oil: Yes

Cooling

Central Air: Yes

Floors

Carpet: Yes
Tile: Yes
Wood: Yes

Kitchen Countertop

Quartz: Yes

Parking

11 - 20 Spaces: Yes
On Site: Yes
Paved: Yes

Style

Other: Yes

Electric

Circuit Breakers: Yes
On Site: Yes
Underground: Yes

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 1: Yes
Bedroom 1 Level: Second
Bedroom 1 Length: 22.3
Bedroom 1 Width: 22.5

Bedroom 1 Amenities

Full Bath: Yes
Gas Fireplace: Yes
Suite: Yes
Walk-in Closet: Yes

Gas

Bottled: Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer: Yes

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 2: Yes
Bedroom 2 Length: 18.6
Bedroom 2 Width: 19.6

Water

Public: Yes

Bedroom Amenities 2

Full Bath: Yes
Suite: Yes
Walk-in Closet: Yes

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 3: Yes
Bedroom 3 Level: Third
Bedroom 3 Length: 22.2
Bedroom 3 Width: 28.4

Bedroom Amenities 3

Full Bath: Yes
Gas Fireplace: Yes
Soaking Tub: Yes
Suite: Yes
Walk-in Closet: Yes

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 4: Yes
Bedroom 4 Level: Third
Bedroom 4 Length: 19.9
Bedroom 4 Width: 27.4

Bedroom Amenities 4

Full Bath: Yes
Gas Fireplace: Yes
Soaking Tub: Yes
Suite: Yes
Walk-in Closet: Yes

Bedroom 5

Bedroom 5: Yes
Bedroom 5 Level: Third
Bedroom 5 Length: 13
Bedroom 5 Width: 18.6

Bedroom Amenities 5

Closet: Yes
Full Bath: Yes
Half Bath: Yes
Separate Shower: Yes
Soaking Tub: Yes

Driveway

Paved: Yes

Restrictions

No Restrictions: Yes

Basement Entry

Interior: Yes

Water Heater

Tank: Yes

Window Features

Storm Window(s): Yes

Door Features

Storm Door(s): Yes

Amenities

Attic: Yes
Bathtub: Yes
Elevator Passenger: Yes
Fence: Yes
Irrigation System: Yes
Laundry - 2nd Floor: Yes
Other Amenities: Yes
Pantry: Yes
Primary Bedroom w/Bath: Yes
Security System: Yes
Shower: Yes
Storage: Yes
Walk-in Closets: Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Deck: Yes
Porch: Yes

Equipment

Cable: Yes
Internet Access Available: Yes

Bonus Room

Bonus Room: Yes
Bonus Room Level: First
Bonus Room Length: 15
Bonus Room Width: 21.8

Bonus Room Amenities

Gas Fireplace: Yes

Den

Den: Yes
Den Length: 21.8
Den Level: First
Den Width: 25.2

Den Amenities

Built-Ins: Yes
Tray Ceiling: Yes
Wood Burning Fireplace: Yes

Vehicle Storage

4+ Car: Yes
Auto Door Opener: Yes

Dining Room

Dining Room: Yes
Dining Room Level: First
Dining Room Length: 17.8
Dining Room Width: 26

Dining Room Amenities

Built-Ins: Yes
Formal: Yes
Gas Fireplace: Yes

Great Room

Great Room: Yes
Great Room Level: First
Great Room Length: 25.4
Great Room Width: 38.2

Great Room Amenities

Gas Fireplace: Yes

Kitchen

Kitchen: Yes
Kitchen Level: First
Kitchen Length: 17.8
Kitchen Width: 20.6

Kitchen Amenities

Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
Island: Yes
Pantry: Yes

Laundry Room

Laundry: Yes
Laundry Room Level: Second
Laundry Room Length: 12.8
Laundry Room Width: 12.1

Laundry Room Amenities

Built-Ins: Yes
Utility Sink: Yes

Primary Bedroom

Primary Bedroom: Yes
Primary Bedroom Level: Second
Primary Bedroom Length: 24
Primary Bedroom Width: 24.1

Primary Bedroom Amenities

Full Bath: Yes
Gas Fireplace: Yes
Half Bath: Yes
Jetted Tub: Yes
Separate Shower: Yes
Suite: Yes
Walk-in Closet: Yes

Office

Office: Yes
Office Level: First
Office Length: 15.4
Office Width: 17.8

Office Amenities

Built-Ins: Yes

Sunroom

Sunroom: Yes
Sunroom Level: Second
Sunroom Length: 15.4
Sunroom Width: 21.2

Sunroom Amenities

Four-Season: Yes
Gas Fireplace: Yes
Heated: Yes

Other Room 1

Other Room 1: Yes
Other Room 1 Level: First
Other Room 1 Length: 14.2
Other Room 1 Width: 21.3

Room Features

Built-Ins: Yes
Closet: Yes
Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
Formal: Yes
Four-Season: Yes
Full Bath: Yes
Gas Fireplace: Yes
Half Bath: Yes
Heated: Yes
Jetted Tub: Yes
Kitchen Island: Yes
Pantry: Yes
Separate Shower: Yes
Soaking Tub: Yes
Suite: Yes
Tray Ceiling(s): Yes
Utility Sink: Yes
Walk-In Closet(s): Yes
Wood Burning Fireplace: Yes

Property Features

Site: Level; Open; Sidewalks; Well Landscaped Location: Historic District; Intown; Near Shopping; Neighborhood Roads: Dead End; Paved Source of Water Frontage: Survey Water Body Type: Ocean Recreational Water: Deeded; Oceanfront; Waterfront Deep View: Scenic Appliances Included: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances; Gas Range; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer Kitchen Countertop: Quartz Style: Other Construction: Masonry; Wood Frame Basement: Full; Walk-Out Access Basement Entry: Interior Foundation Materials: Granite Roof: Shingle Exterior: Other; Stucco; Wood Siding Heat System: Forced Air; Radiant; Zoned Heat Fuel: Oil Water Heater: Tank Cooling: Central Air Floors: Carpet; Tile; Wood Window Features: Storm Window(s) Door Features: Storm Door(s) Amenities: Attic; Bathtub; Elevator Passenger; Fence; Irrigation System; Laundry - 2nd Floor; Other Amenities; Pantry; Primary Bedroom w/Bath; Security System; Shower; Storage; Walk-in Closets Patio and Porch Features: Deck; Porch Equipment: Cable; Internet Access Available Driveway: Paved Parking: 11 - 20 Spaces; On Site; Paved Vehicle Storage: 4+ Car; Auto Door Opener Other Structures: Outbuilding Restrictions: No Restrictions Electric: Circuit Breakers; On Site; Underground Gas: Bottled Sewer: Public Sewer Water: Public

Room Information

Room Name	Length	Width	Level
Primary Bedroom	24.00	24.10	Second
Bedroom 1	22.30	22.50	Second
Bedroom 2	18.60	19.60
Bedroom 3	22.20	28.40	Third
Bedroom 4	19.90	27.40	Third
Bedroom 5	13.00	18.60	Third
Bonus Room	15.00	21.80	First
Den	21.80	25.20	First
Dining Room	17.80	26.00	First
Great Room	25.40	38.20	First
Kitchen	17.80	20.60	First
Laundry	12.80	12.10	Second
Office	15.40	17.80	First
Other Room	14.20	21.30	First
Sunroom	15.40	21.20	Second

Documents

Disclosure - Breakwater ›

Disclosure - Carriage House ›

Lead Paint - Breakwater ›

Lead Paint - Carriage House ›

Survey ›

Tax Map ›

Breakwater 1st floor ›

Breakwater 2nd floor ›

Breakwater 3rd floor ›

Carriage House 1st floor ›

Carriage House 2nd floor ›

Arsenic Wood ›

Arsenic Water ›

IDX

Listing Office: Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty

Selling Office: The Knowles Company

Last Updated: January - 04 - 2025

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