559 York Street, York, ME 03909

$2,955,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 8 Baths: 7 Square Footage: 5,710 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 98,010 Status: Closed
Current Price: $2,955,000 List Date: 7/22/2021 Last Modified: 9/07/2024

Overview

Description

The Ledges at Whittemore House, a landmark Ralph Adams Cram seaside estate perched magnificently and exclusively above Milbury Cove in the storybook hamlet of York Harbor. Enter through the stone pillars down the meandering private drive with its lush vegetation and perennial gardens gracing either side and you're soon met with the grandness of Whittemore House – privately and elegantly sited on its manicured 2.25 acre grounds, just as Cram intended. Everywhere there is architectural interest: the syncopation of the ribbon windows; the opposing curves of the triple gable window and adjoining tower; the two first-floor windows above the lower doorway. Even the smallest details command attention. With deeded access to Milbury Cove and its secluded pebble beach and steps to the Harbor Cliff Walk that take you to the sands of Harbor Beach, the options for an active seaside lifestyle are sundry. 8 bedrooms, 8 fireplaces, a 3-floor passenger elevator, numerous grand living rooms and dining ...

Listing Details MLS# 1501919

Property Sub-Type

Property Sub-Type
Single Family Residence

Location Information

Street #
559
Street Name
York
Street Type
Street
County
York
Town
York
State/Province
ME
Zip Code
03909
Leased Land
No
Book
7635
Page
0052
Map
52
Lot
33
Zoning
RES-4
Zoning Overlay
No
Association
No
Full Tax Amount $
18432
Tax Year
2020

Contract Information

Original List Price
3500000

Property Information

Surveyed
Yes
Seasonal
No
# Rooms
18
# Bedrooms
8
# Fireplaces
8
Total Full Baths
5
Total Half Baths
2
Total Baths
7
Year Built
1889
SqFt Finished Above Grade
5710
SqFt Finished Total
5710
SqFt Source
Public Records
Garage
Yes
Garage Spaces
2
Lot Size Acres +/-
2.25
Source of Acreage
Public Records

Status Change Info

Pending Date
2021-09-15
Closed Date
2021-10-28
Closed Price
2955000

Water Info

Waterfront
Yes
Waterfront Amount
30
Water Frontage Shared
30
Water View
Yes
Water Body Name
Atlantic

More Information

Appliances Included

Other Appliances
3rd Story Kitchen-Range, Fridge, Dshwshr

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 2
Yes
Bedroom 2 Level
Second

Bedroom Amenities 2

Closet
Yes
Full Bath
Yes
Walk-in Closet
Yes

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 3
Yes
Bedroom 3 Level
Second

Bedroom Amenities 3

Closet
Yes
Full Bath
Yes
Walk-in Closet
Yes

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 4
Yes
Bedroom 4 Level
Second

Bedroom Amenities 4

Closet
Yes
Wood Burning Fireplace
Yes

Bedroom 5

Bedroom 5
Yes
Bedroom 5 Level
Second

Bedroom Amenities 5

Built-Ins
Yes
Closet
Yes

Bedroom 6

Bedroom 6
Yes
Bedroom 6 Level
Second

Bedroom Amenities 6

Built-Ins
Yes

Bedroom 7

Bedroom 7
Yes
Bedroom 7 Level
Third

Bedroom Amenities 7

Built-Ins
Yes
Closet
Yes

Bedroom 8

Bedroom 8
Yes
Bedroom 8 Level
Third

Bedroom Amenities 8

Built-Ins
Yes
Closet
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

Vaulted Ceiling
Yes
Wood Burning Fireplace
Yes

Kitchen

Kitchen
Yes
Kitchen Level
First

Kitchen Amenities

Eat-in Kitchen
Yes

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

Full Bath
Yes
Walk-in Closet
Yes
Wood Burning Fireplace
Yes

Office

Office
Yes
Office Level
First

Office Amenities

Coffered Ceiling
Yes
Wood Burning Fireplace
Yes

Sunroom

Sunroom
Yes
Sunroom Level
First

Sunroom Amenities

Three-Season
Yes

Other Room 1

Other Room 1
Yes
Other Room 1 Level
First

Room Features

Built-Ins
Yes
Closet
Yes
Coffered Ceiling(s)
Yes
Eat-in Kitchen
Yes
Full Bath
Yes
Three-Season
Yes
Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Yes
Walk-In Closet(s)
Yes
Wood Burning Fireplace
Yes

Property Features

Site: Well Landscaped Location: Near Country Club; Near Golf Course; Near Public Beach; Near Shopping; Near Town; Near Turnpike/Interstate; Other Location Roads: Paved; Public Source of Water Frontage: Deed; Survey Water Body Type: Ocean Recreational Water: Deeded; ROW to Water; Waterfront Tidal View: Scenic Appliances Included: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Gas Range; Refrigerator; Washer Kitchen Countertop: Granite; Other Style: Other; Shingle Construction: Wood Frame Basement: Partial; Unfinished Basement Entry: Interior Foundation Materials: Granite; Poured Concrete Roof: Shingle Exterior: Shingle Siding Heat System: Baseboard; Hot Water; Other; Zoned Heat Fuel: Oil; Wood Water Heater: Electric Cooling: None Floors: Carpet; Tile; Wood Amenities: Bathtub; Elevator Passenger; Irrigation System; Laundry - 1st Floor; Other; Pantry; Primary Bedroom w/Bath; Shower; Walk-in Closets Patio and Porch Features: Deck; Glassed-in Porch; Patio; Porch Driveway: Gravel Parking: 11 - 20 Spaces Vehicle Storage: 2 Car; Detached Restrictions: No Restrictions Electric: Circuit Breakers; Underground Gas: Bottled Sewer: Public Sewer Water: Public

Room Information

Room Name Level
Kitchen First
Kitchen Third
Living Room First
Dining Room First
Family Room First
Family Room Third
Sunroom First
Sunroom First
Office First
Other Room First
Primary Bedroom Second
Bedroom 2 Second
Bedroom 3 Second
Bedroom 4 Second
Bedroom 5 Second
Bedroom 6 Second
Bedroom 7 Third
Bedroom 8 Third
IDX
Listing Office: Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty
Selling Office: 207 Prime Properties, LLC
Last Updated: September - 07 - 2024
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