55 Manchester Road, NE Harbor, Mount Desert, ME 04662

$2,250,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 10 Baths: 8 Square Footage: 6,446 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 76,666 Status: Closed
Current Price: $2,250,000 List Date: 6/17/2020 Last Modified: 1/03/2025

Overview

Description

'Old Homestead'' is a much admired property, full of charm and deeply rooted in Northeast Harbor history. The original house dates to 1820, with a Fred Savage addition c 1900; new kitchen wing, updating and a new 3 BR guest cottage 2003. Amenities include 2 first floor master suites, period architecture, fireplaces, front porch and spacious lawn. 1.76+/-ac. This property is being sold furnished.

Listing Details MLS# 1456685

Property Sub-Type

Property Sub-Type
Single Family Residence

Location Information

Street #
55
Street Name
Manchester Road, NE
Street Type
Harbor
County
Hancock
Town
Mount Desert
State/Province
ME
Zip Code
04662
Leased Land
No
Book
1561
Page
210
Map
27
Lot
31
Zoning
R2
Zoning Overlay
Unknown
Association
No
Full Tax Amount $
13996
Tax Year
2020

Contract Information

Original List Price
2250000

Property Information

Surveyed
No
Seasonal
No
# Rooms
18
# Bedrooms
10
# Fireplaces
8
Total Full Baths
7
Total Half Baths
Yes
Total Baths
8
Color
White
Year Built
1900
SqFt Finished Above Grade
6446
SqFt Finished Total
6446
Garage
Yes
Garage Spaces
2
Lot Size Acres +/-
1.76
Source of Acreage
Public Records
Road Frontage
No
SqFt Finished Below Grade
0

Status Change Info

Pending Date
2020-09-02
Closed Date
2020-12-11
Closed Price
2250000

Water Info

Water Frontage
No
Water View
No

More Information

Utilities

Utilities On
No

Site

Level
Yes
Open
Yes
Sidewalks
Yes
Well Landscaped
Yes

Location

Near Country Club
Yes

Roads

Paved
Yes
Public
Yes

Transportation

Deep Water Access
Yes
Near Airport
Yes

Recreational Water

Nearby
Yes

Construction

Wood Frame
Yes

Basement

Partial
Yes
Sump Pump
Yes

Exterior

Clapboard
Yes
Vinyl Siding
Yes

Roof

Composition
Yes
Shingle
Yes

Heat System

Baseboard
Yes
Radiant
Yes

Appliances Included

Dishwasher
Yes
Disposal
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Gas Range
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Washer
Yes

Heat Fuel

Oil
Yes
Propane
Yes

Cooling

Wall/Window Unit(s)
Yes

Floors

Carpet
Yes
Wood
Yes

Parking

5 - 10 Spaces
Yes
Off Street
Yes

Style

Cottage
Yes

Electric

Circuit Breakers
Yes
Underground
Yes

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 1
Yes
Bedroom 1 Level
Second

Bedroom 1 Amenities

Wood Burning Fireplace
Yes

Gas

Bottled
Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer
Yes

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 2
Yes
Bedroom 2 Level
Third

Water

Public
Yes

Bedroom Amenities 2

Wood Burning Fireplace
Yes

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 3
Yes
Bedroom 3 Level
Second

Bedroom Amenities 3

Wood Burning Fireplace
Yes

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 4
Yes
Bedroom 4 Level
Second

Bedroom 5

Bedroom 5
Yes
Bedroom 5 Level
Second

Bedroom 6

Bedroom 6
Yes
Bedroom 6 Level
Third

Driveway

Gravel
Yes

Bedroom 7

Bedroom 7
Yes
Bedroom 7 Level
First

Bedroom 8

Bedroom 8
Yes
Bedroom 8 Level
Second

Bedroom 9

Bedroom 9
Yes
Bedroom 9 Level
Second

Basement Entry

Bulkhead
Yes
Exterior Only
Yes

Water Heater

Off Heating System
Yes
Oil
Yes

Amenities

1st Floor Bedroom
Yes
Bathtub
Yes
Fence
Yes
Laundry - 1st Floor
Yes
Pantry
Yes
Primary Bedroom w/Bath
Yes
Security System
Yes
Walk-in Closets
Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Porch
Yes

Equipment

Cable
Yes
Internet Access Available
Yes

Vehicle Storage

2 Car
Yes

Dining Room

Dining Room
Yes
Dining Room Level
First

Dining Room Amenities

Wood Burning Fireplace
Yes

Family Room

Family Room
Yes
Family Room Level
First

Family Room Amenities

Skylight
Yes

Kitchen

Kitchen
Yes
Kitchen Level
First

Kitchen Amenities

Cathedral Ceiling
Yes
Wood Burning Fireplace
Yes

Living Room

Living Room
Yes
Living Room Level
First

Living Room Amenities

Wood Burning Fireplace
Yes

Primary Bedroom

Primary Bedroom
Yes
Primary Bedroom Level
First

Primary Bedroom Amenities

Wood Burning Fireplace
Yes

Room Features

Cathedral Ceiling(s)
Yes
Skylight
Yes
Wood Burning Fireplace
Yes

Property Features

Site: Level; Open; Sidewalks; Well Landscaped Location: Near Country Club Roads: Paved; Public Transportation: Deep Water Access; Near Airport Recreational Water: Nearby Appliances Included: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Gas Range; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer Style: Cottage Construction: Wood Frame Basement: Partial; Sump Pump Basement Entry: Bulkhead; Exterior Only Roof: Composition; Shingle Exterior: Clapboard; Vinyl Siding Heat System: Baseboard; Radiant Heat Fuel: Oil; Propane Water Heater: Off Heating System; Oil Cooling: Wall/Window Unit(s) Floors: Carpet; Wood Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom; Bathtub; Fence; Laundry - 1st Floor; Pantry; Primary Bedroom w/Bath; Security System; Walk-in Closets Patio and Porch Features: Porch Equipment: Cable; Internet Access Available Driveway: Gravel Parking: 5 - 10 Spaces; Off Street Vehicle Storage: 2 Car Electric: Circuit Breakers; Underground Gas: Bottled Sewer: Public Sewer Water: Public

Room Information

Room Name Level
Bedroom 1 Second
Bedroom 3 Second
Primary Bedroom First
Dining Room First
Living Room First
Family Room First
Kitchen First
Bedroom 4 Second
Bedroom 2 Third
Bedroom 5 Second
Bedroom 6 Third
Bedroom 7 First
Bedroom 8 Second
Bedroom 9 Second

Documents

IDX
Listing Office: Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty
Selling Office: The Knowles Company
Last Updated: January - 03 - 2025
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