5 Ocean View Lane-Seal Harbor, Mount Desert, ME 04675

$2,875,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 7 Baths: 6 Square Footage: 5,852 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 94,525 Status: Closed
Current Price: $2,875,000 List Date: 9/16/2020 Last Modified: 1/05/2025

Overview

Description

Resting on the eastern high point of Ox Hill in Seal Harbor, with sweeping views from Schoodic peninsula across to Baker and the Cranberry Isles, ''Ilfracombe'' offers timeless comfort and respite from a busy world with 7 bedrooms, 6 baths within a beautiful natural setting on the bounds of Acadia. Designed by Boston's Frohman, Robb, and Little Architects in 1926, keeping the traditions of Maine woodwork with artisan's trim work and wainscotting, and intricate designs throughout the house. Entering by the front door with diamond woodwork, one is welcomed with high ceilings and view through hallway and living room to the ocean. Gentle light plays off of the immaculate wood and windows throughout the house. The Livingroom offers an expansive space off the porch with large wood burning fireplace to share warmth and cozy gatherings. To the right is a formal dining room with a fireplace, and a breakfast room for informal meals overlooking the porch and water views. A den and library o ...

Listing Details MLS# 1469008

Property Sub-Type

Property Sub-Type
Single Family Residence

Location Information

Street #
5
Street Name
Ocean View Lane-Seal Harbor
County
Hancock
Town
Mount Desert
State/Province
ME
Zip Code
04675
Leased Land
No
Book
7026
Page
796
Map
28
Lot
013
Zoning
R2
Zoning Overlay
Yes
Association
No
Full Tax Amount $
20518.97
Tax Year
2021

Contract Information

Original List Price
2950000

Property Information

Surveyed
Yes
Seasonal
Yes
# Rooms
15
# Bedrooms
7
# Fireplaces
6
Total Full Baths
4
Total Half Baths
2
Total Baths
6
Year Built
1926
SqFt Finished Above Grade
5852
SqFt Finished Total
5852
Garage
Yes
Garage Spaces
2
Lot Size Acres +/-
2.17
Source of Acreage
Public Records
Acreage Other Source
Deed-Survey

Status Change Info

Pending Date
2020-10-01
Closed Date
2020-11-06
Closed Price
2875000

Water Info

Waterfront
No
Water View
Yes
Water Body Name
Atlantic Ocean-Eastern Way and outer islands

More Information

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 1
Yes
Bedroom 1 Level
Second

Bedroom 1 Amenities

Closet
Yes
Full Bath
Yes

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 2
Yes
Bedroom 2 Level
Second

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 3
Yes
Bedroom 3 Level
Second

Bedroom Amenities 3

Full Bath
Yes

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 4
Yes
Bedroom 4 Level
Second

Bedroom 5

Bedroom 5
Yes
Bedroom 5 Level
Second

Bedroom Amenities 5

Full Bath
Yes

Bedroom 6

Bedroom 6
Yes

Bedroom Amenities 6

Full Bath
Yes

Den

Den
Yes
Den Level
First

Dining Room

Dining Room
Yes
Dining Room Level
First

Dining Room Amenities

Dining Area
Yes
Formal
Yes
Wood Burning Fireplace
Yes

Kitchen

Kitchen
Yes
Kitchen Level
First

Kitchen Amenities

Breakfast Nook
Yes
Eat-in Kitchen
Yes

Library

Library
Yes
Library Level
First

Living Room

Living Room
Yes
Living Room Level
First

Living Room Amenities

Built-Ins
Yes
Wood Burning Fireplace
Yes

Primary Bedroom

Primary Bedroom
Yes
Primary Bedroom Level
Second

Primary Bedroom Amenities

Built-Ins
Yes
Closet
Yes
Full Bath
Yes

Room Features

Breakfast Nook
Yes
Built-Ins
Yes
Closet
Yes
Dining Area
Yes
Eat-in Kitchen
Yes
Formal
Yes
Full Bath
Yes
Wood Burning Fireplace
Yes

Property Features

Site: Open; Right of Way; Rolling/Sloping; Well Landscaped; Wooded Location: Rural Roads: Paved; Private Road Transportation: Near Airport Water Body Type: Ocean Recreational Water: Nearby; Oceanfront; Waterfront Deep View: Mountain(s); Scenic Appliances Included: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Gas Range; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer Kitchen Countertop: Butcher Block Style: Cottage; Shingle Construction: Wood Frame Basement: Crawl Space; Unfinished; Walk-Out Access Basement Entry: Interior Foundation Materials: Granite; Stone Roof: Fiberglass; Pitched; Shingle Exterior: Shingle Siding; Wood Siding Heat System: Baseboard; Forced Air; Hot Air; Zoned Heat Fuel: Oil; Wood Water Heater: Off Heating System; Oil; Tank Cooling: None Floors: Tile; Vinyl; Wood Amenities: Laundry - 1st Floor; Primary Bedroom w/Bath; Storage; Walk-in Closets Patio and Porch Features: Deck; Porch; Porch-Screened Equipment: Internet Access Available Driveway: Paved Parking: 5 - 10 Spaces Vehicle Storage: 2 Car; Detached Electric: Circuit Breakers; Fuses; On Site Gas: Bottled Sewer: Public Sewer Water: Private; Well Needed on Site

Room Information

Room Name Level
Living Room First
Dining Room First
Den First
Library First
Kitchen First
Primary Bedroom Second
Bedroom 1 Second
Bedroom 2 Second
Bedroom 3 Second
Bedroom 4 Second
Bedroom 5 Second
Bedroom 6
IDX
Listing Office: The Knowles Company
Selling Office: Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty
Last Updated: January - 05 - 2025
Broker Attribution: 207 276-3322

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