584 Sound Drive, Mount Desert, ME 04660

$1,450,000

View to the Harbor, Somes Sound and the Mountains of Acadia

Windswept with Pool House in the foreground

Floor to ceiling windows really bring the outdoors in, and what a View!

Another view of the Foyer to the Great Room

Pass through fireplace from Great Room to Foyer

Pass through fireplace, beautiful molding and arches that lead from Great room to Foyer.

Great Room with a GREAT View! Also, window seat, exquisite molding, wet bar, wood floors....

Retractable motorized big screen in Great Room, more custom cabinetry.

Beautiful Cabinetry, recessed lighting, wonderful molding. This home has a lot to do, but there is also a lot to this house!

Spacious Dining Room with Floor to Ceiling windows with View to the Shore and Mountains of Acadia.

Spacious Dining Room with wonderful wood floors.

Plenty of counter space and storage in this Kitchen with Sub Zero refrigerator, and custom cabinetry. View of the water and Mountains.

Kitche with a pass through to Pantry area.

Wonderful detail in the wood work of this fireplace.

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 8 Baths: 8 Square Footage: 8,589 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 130,680 Status: Closed

Current Price: $1,450,000 List Date: 7/30/2015 Last Modified: 12/12/2024

Overview

Description

One of the iconic Mount Desert Island estates, "Windswept" has a majestic presence, prominently sited on the northern shore of Somes Harbor. Views are exceptional, and the dock and float allow easy access to Somes Sound, some of the most exciting sailing grounds on the east coast. The long-time family home of a distinguished American statesman, Windswept has a provenance as interesting as the property itself.

Listing Details MLS# 1228743

Property Sub-Type

Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence

Location Information

Street #: 584
Street Name: Sound
Street Type: Drive
County: Hancock
Town: Mount Desert
State/Province: ME
Zip Code: 04660
Leased Land: No
Book: 5260
Page: 308
Map: 10
Lot: 173
Zoning: SR2
Association: No
Full Tax Amount $: 12600
Tax Year: 2016

Contract Information

Original List Price: 2700000

Property Information

Surveyed: No
Seasonal: No
# Rooms: 20
# Bedrooms: 8
# Fireplaces: 3
Total Full Baths: 6
Total Half Baths: 2
Total Baths: 8
Color: White
Year Built: 1910
SqFt Finished Above Grade: 8589
SqFt Finished Total: 8589
SqFt Source: Public Records
Garage: Yes
Lot Size Acres +/-: 3
Source of Acreage: Public Records
Road Frontage: No
SqFt Finished Below Grade: 0

Status Change Info

Pending Date: 2016-11-17
Closed Date: 2017-04-11
Closed Price: 1450000

Water Info

Water Frontage: Yes
Waterfront Amount: 211
Water Frontage Owned: 211
Water View: Yes
Water Body Name: Somesville Harbor
Water Frontage Shared: 0

More Information

Vehicle Storage

Attached: Yes
2 Car: Yes
Auto Door Opener: Yes
Detached: Yes
Direct Entry to Living: Yes
Other Vehicle Storage: Yes

Utilities

Utilities On: No

Site

Level: Yes
Open: Yes
Pasture/Field: Yes
Rolling/Sloping: Yes
Well Landscaped: Yes

Location

Near Country Club: Yes

Roads

Public: Yes

Transportation

Deep Water Access: Yes
Near Airport: Yes

Source of Water Frontage

Public Records: Yes

Water Body Type

Harbor: Yes

Recreational Water

Dock: Yes
Oceanfront: Yes

Construction

Wood Frame: Yes

Other Structures

Barn(s): Yes
Shed(s): Yes

Basement

Unfinished: Yes

View

Mountain(s): Yes
Scenic: Yes

Exterior

Vinyl Siding: Yes

Roof

Shingle: Yes

Heat System

Baseboard: Yes

Appliances Included

Cooktop: Yes
Dishwasher: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Electric Range: Yes
Gas Range: Yes
Microwave: Yes

Heat Fuel

Electric: Yes
Oil: Yes
Wood: Yes

Cooling

None: Yes

Floors

Carpet: Yes
Vinyl: Yes
Wood: Yes

Accessibilitiy Amenities

Elevator/Chair Lift: Yes

Parking

5 - 10 Spaces: Yes
On Site: Yes
Paved: Yes

Style

Colonial: Yes

Electric

Circuit Breakers: Yes

Gas

Bottled: Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer: Yes

Water

Private: Yes

Driveway

Paved: Yes

Basement Entry

Not Applicable: Yes

Water Heater

Electric: Yes
Off Heating System: Yes

Amenities

Elevator Passenger: Yes
In-Law Apartment: Yes
Laundry - 1st Floor: Yes
Pool-In Ground: Yes
Primary Bedroom w/Bath: Yes
Security System: Yes
Walk-in Closets: Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Patio: Yes

Property Features

Site: Level; Open; Pasture/Field; Rolling/Sloping; Well Landscaped Location: Near Country Club Roads: Public Transportation: Deep Water Access; Near Airport Source of Water Frontage: Public Records Water Body Type: Harbor Recreational Water: Dock; Oceanfront View: Mountain(s); Scenic Appliances Included: Cooktop; Dishwasher; Dryer; Electric Range; Gas Range; Microwave Style: Colonial Construction: Wood Frame Basement: Unfinished Basement Entry: Not Applicable Roof: Shingle Exterior: Vinyl Siding Heat System: Baseboard Heat Fuel: Oil; Wood Water Heater: Electric; Off Heating System Cooling: None Floors: Carpet; Vinyl; Wood Amenities: Elevator Passenger; In-Law Apartment; Laundry - 1st Floor; Pool-In Ground; Primary Bedroom w/Bath; Security System; Walk-in Closets Patio and Porch Features: Patio Driveway: Paved Parking: 5 - 10 Spaces; On Site; Paved Vehicle Storage: 2 Car; Auto Door Opener; Detached; Direct Entry to Living; Other Vehicle Storage Other Structures: Barn(s); Shed(s) Electric: Circuit Breakers Gas: Bottled Sewer: Public Sewer Water: Private

Documents

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IDX

Listing Office: The Knowles Company

Selling Office: The Knowles Company

Last Updated: December - 12 - 2024

Broker Attribution: 207 276-3322

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