6 Towhee Hill Lane, York, ME 03909 (MLS# 1293079)

6 Towhee Hill Lane, York, ME 03909

$2,455,000

Once the summer home of Mark Twain as he wrote of sitting on the veranda, high above the York River

"The Pines" is a legendary Maine Coast "Cottage"

The lush landscaping remains true to the Victorian era and Frank Furness's plan

The inviting porch is a favored spot for summer entertaining

The detached barn has extra storage space for boats or vehicles, a workout room and a handy workshop area.

There is a formal staircase that wraps the front stairs. Embellished with leaded windows and wainscoting.

The spacious living room has a wood burning fireplace

Adjacent to the formal entry is a formal dining room, amply sized to entertain for a party of 10-12

There are built-ins and easy access to the kitchen on the other side of a pocket door.

The kitchen cabinetry is constructed of Alder wood and the counter tops are Barre honed granite.

The handsome den is the perfect place to sit and read Mark Twains manuscript.

The "backstairs", off the kitchen with a handy desk area below.

Heated, glassed sun porch. for formal dining and amazing views of the York River

The master suite has a balcony all its own

Old world charm are present in every room.

This fantastic, well-lit bedroom could easily convert to a second floor office or craft room

Bead-board bound summer bedrooms...evokes summer memories.

Just like your favorite summer vacation memories....

“We are in the midst of pines. They come up right about us, and the house is so high and the roots of the trees are so far below the veranda that we are right in the branches.” – Mrs. Clemens to Mrs. Crane, 1902

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 7 Square Footage: 7,624 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 152,460 Status: Closed

Current Price: $2,455,000 List Date: 1/19/2017 Last Modified: 9/07/2024

Overview

Description

Some of the most beautiful places are hidden right beneath our noses, waiting for us to stumble on the right spot. Tucked away in a forest of pines, this private estate is cradled by the York River and, though it appears a secluded getaway, is just under one mile to of York Village. If you were able to step back in time, you could meet Mark Twain in this legendary cottage, where he spent his summers high upon the veranda, reviewing his manuscript. The same inspiration that took hold of Twain himself is alive in this home, now a perfectly restored gem. The en-suite master, chef's kitchen and breakfast area, and beautifully landscaped garden are honest to the Victorian design laid out by famed architect Frank Furness in 1885. The Pines has every modern luxury you could hope for in a home, including a security system, audio/visual system throughout, heated in-ground pool, irrigation system, deepwater dock and 9.5' ceilings.

Listing Details MLS# 1293079

Property Sub-Type

Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence

Location Information

Street #: 6
Street Name: Towhee Hill
Street Type: Lane
County: York
Town: York
State/Province: ME
Zip Code: 03909
Leased Land: No
Book: 15753
Page: 630
Map: 61
Lot: 10
Zoning: Res-1B
Zoning Overlay: Yes
Association: No
Full Tax Amount $: 27238
Tax Year: 2017

Contract Information

Original List Price: 3495000

Property Information

Surveyed: Yes
Seasonal: No
Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Trustee
Deed Restrictions: Yes
# Rooms: 12
# Bedrooms: 5
# Fireplaces: 5
Total Full Baths: 4
Total Half Baths: 3
Total Baths: 7
Color: Natural
Year Built: 1885
SqFt Finished Above Grade: 7624
SqFt Finished Total: 7624
SqFt Source: Builder
Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Lot Size Acres +/-: 3.5
Source of Acreage: Deed
Road Frontage: Yes
Road Frontage +/-: 25
Source of Road Frontage: Deed
SqFt Finished Below Grade: 0

Status Change Info

Pending Date: 2018-06-29
Closed Date: 2018-08-21
Closed Price: 2455000

Water Info

Water Frontage: Yes
Waterfront Amount: 500
Water Frontage Owned: 500
Water View: Yes
Water Body Name: York River
Water Frontage Shared: 0

More Information

Condominium

FHA Certification: No

Vehicle Storage

Attached: Yes
2 Car: Yes
Auto Door Opener: Yes
Direct Entry to Living: Yes

Utilities

Utilities On: No

Sold Info

Appraiser Email Address: wboston@maine.rr.com

Site

Cul-De-Sac: Yes
Level: Yes
Rolling/Sloping: Yes
Well Landscaped: Yes
Wooded: Yes

Location

Intown: Yes
Near Country Club: Yes
Near Golf Course: Yes
Near Public Beach: Yes
Near Shopping: Yes
Near Town: Yes

Roads

Paved: Yes
Public: Yes

Transportation

Deep Water Access: Yes
Near Airport: Yes

Source of Water Frontage

Deed: Yes

Water Body Type

Ocean: Yes
River: Yes

Recreational Water

Dock: Yes
Oceanfront: Yes
River/Brook/Stream: Yes
Waterfront Deep: Yes
Waterfront Tidal: Yes

Construction

Wood Frame: Yes

Other Structures

Outbuilding: Yes

Levels

Multi-Level: Yes

Basement

Crawl Space: Yes
Unfinished: Yes

View

Scenic: Yes
Trees/Woods: Yes

Foundation Materials

Granite: Yes
Stone: Yes

Exterior

Shingle Siding: Yes
Wood Siding: Yes

Roof

Fiberglass: Yes
Shingle: Yes

Heat System

Hot Air: Yes
Hot Water: Yes
Radiant: Yes
Zoned: Yes

Appliances Included

Dryer: Yes
Gas Range: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Washer: Yes

Heat Fuel

Gas Bottled: Yes
Oil: Yes
Propane: Yes

Cooling

Central Air: Yes

Floors

Concrete: Yes
Tile: Yes
Wood: Yes

Kitchen Countertop

Granite: Yes

Parking

11 - 20 Spaces: Yes

Style

Other: Yes
Shingle: Yes
Victorian: Yes

Electric

Circuit Breakers: Yes

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 1: Yes
Bedroom 1 Level: Second
Bedroom 1 Length: 20
Bedroom 1 Width: 11

Gas

Bottled: Yes

Sewer

Private Sewer: Yes

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 2: Yes
Bedroom 2 Level: Second
Bedroom 2 Length: 20
Bedroom 2 Width: 13

Water

Public: Yes

Bedroom Amenities 2

Closet: Yes

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 3: Yes
Bedroom 3 Level: Second
Bedroom 3 Length: 20
Bedroom 3 Width: 14

Driveway

Paved: Yes

Basement Entry

Exterior Only: Yes

Water Heater

Off Heating System: Yes

Amenities

In-Law Apartment: Yes
Laundry - 1st Floor: Yes
Pantry: Yes
Pool-In Ground: Yes
Primary Bedroom w/Bath: Yes
Security System: Yes
Sprinkler: Yes
Storage: Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Deck: Yes
Patio: Yes
Porch: Yes
Porch-Screened: Yes

Bonus Room

Bonus Room Level: Second
Bonus Room Width: 8

Den

Den Level: First
Den Width: 16

Dining Room

Dining Room Level: First
Dining Room Width: 16

Dining Room Amenities

Formal: Yes
Wood Burning Fireplace: Yes

Kitchen

Kitchen Level: First
Kitchen Width: 14

Kitchen Amenities

Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
Island: Yes

Living Room

Living Room Level: First
Living Room Width: 14

Living Room Amenities

Wood Burning Fireplace: Yes

Primary Bedroom

Primary Bedroom Level: Second
Primary Bedroom Width: 16

Primary Bedroom Amenities

Balcony/Deck: Yes
Cathedral Ceiling: Yes
Full Bath: Yes
Suite: Yes
Walk-in Closet: Yes
Wood Burning Fireplace: Yes

Office

Office Level: First
Office Width: 18

Sunroom

Sunroom Level: First
Sunroom Width: 14

Sunroom Amenities

Wood Burning Fireplace: Yes

Property Features

Site: Cul-De-Sac; Level; Rolling/Sloping; Well Landscaped; Wooded Location: Intown; Near Country Club; Near Golf Course; Near Public Beach; Near Shopping; Near Town Roads: Paved; Public Transportation: Deep Water Access; Near Airport Source of Water Frontage: Deed Water Body Type: Ocean; River Recreational Water: Dock; Oceanfront; River/Brook/Stream; Waterfront Deep; Waterfront Tidal View: Scenic; Trees/Woods Appliances Included: Dryer; Gas Range; Refrigerator; Washer Kitchen Countertop: Granite Style: Other; Shingle; Victorian Levels: Multi-Level Construction: Wood Frame Basement: Crawl Space; Unfinished Basement Entry: Exterior Only Foundation Materials: Granite; Stone Roof: Fiberglass; Shingle Exterior: Shingle Siding; Wood Siding Heat System: Hot Air; Hot Water; Radiant; Zoned Heat Fuel: Gas Bottled; Oil; Propane Water Heater: Off Heating System Cooling: Central Air Floors: Concrete; Tile; Wood Amenities: In-Law Apartment; Laundry - 1st Floor; Pantry; Pool-In Ground; Primary Bedroom w/Bath; Security System; Sprinkler; Storage Patio and Porch Features: Deck; Patio; Porch; Porch-Screened Driveway: Paved Parking: 11 - 20 Spaces Vehicle Storage: 2 Car; Auto Door Opener; Direct Entry to Living Other Structures: Outbuilding Electric: Circuit Breakers Gas: Bottled Sewer: Private Sewer Water: Public

Room Information

Room Name	Length	Width	Level
Living Room	36.00	14.00	First
Dining Room	23.00	16.00	First
Kitchen	19.00	14.00	First
Den	18.00	16.00	First
Sunroom	19.00	14.00	First
Primary Bedroom	24.00	16.00	Second
Bedroom 1	20.00	11.00	Second
Bedroom 2	20.00	13.00	Second
Bedroom 3	20.00	14.00	Second
Office	28.00	18.00	First
Bonus Room	12.00	8.00	Second

IDX

Listing Office: Anne Erwin Sotheby's International Realty

Selling Office: Redfin Corporation

Last Updated: September - 07 - 2024

Broker Attribution: 207-363-6640

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