6 Towhee Hill Lane, York, ME 03909

$2,650,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 9 Square Footage: 7,624 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 152,460 Status: Closed
Current Price: $2,650,000 List Date: 9/07/2021 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 unique, private estate is cradled by the York River and, though it appears a secluded getaway, is just under one mile to 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, heated in-ground pool, irrigation system, deep water float and 9.5' ceilings. The neighboring barn offers additional storage, or space to create your own workshop t ...

Listing Details MLS# 1507958

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
17783
Page
876
Map
61
Lot
10
Zoning
Res-1B
Zoning Overlay
Yes
Association
No
Full Tax Amount $
26505
Tax Year
2021

Contract Information

Original List Price
2850000

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
5
Total Baths
9
Color
Natural
Year Built
1885
SqFt Finished Above Grade
7624
SqFt Finished Total
7624
SqFt Source
Public Records
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

Status Change Info

Pending Date
2021-10-23
Closed Date
2021-11-16
Closed Price
2650000

Water Info

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

More Information

Vehicle Storage

Attached
Yes

Bedroom 1

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

Bedroom 2

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

Bedroom Amenities 2

Closet
Yes

Bedroom 3

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

Bonus Room

Bonus Room
Yes
Bonus Room Level
Second
Bonus Room Length
12
Bonus Room Width
8

Den

Den
Yes
Den Length
18
Den Level
First
Den Width
16

Den Amenities

Built-Ins
Yes
Wood Burning Fireplace
Yes

Dining Room

Dining Room
Yes
Dining Room Level
First
Dining Room Length
23
Dining Room Width
16

Dining Room Amenities

Formal
Yes
Wood Burning Fireplace
Yes

Kitchen

Kitchen
Yes
Kitchen Level
First
Kitchen Length
19
Kitchen Width
14

Kitchen Amenities

Eat-in Kitchen
Yes

Living Room

Living Room
Yes
Living Room Level
First
Living Room Length
36
Living Room Width
14

Living Room Amenities

Formal
Yes
Wood Burning Fireplace
Yes

Primary Bedroom

Primary Bedroom
Yes
Primary Bedroom Level
Second
Primary Bedroom Length
24
Primary Bedroom Width
16

Primary Bedroom Amenities

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

Office

Office
Yes
Office Level
First
Office Length
28
Office Width
18

Sunroom

Sunroom
Yes
Sunroom Level
First
Sunroom Length
19
Sunroom Width
14

Sunroom Amenities

Wood Burning Fireplace
Yes

Room Features

Balcony/Deck
Yes
Built-Ins
Yes
Cathedral Ceiling(s)
Yes
Closet
Yes
Eat-in Kitchen
Yes
Formal
Yes
Full Bath
Yes
Kitchen Island
Yes
Suite
Yes
Walk-In Closet(s)
Yes
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 Source of Water Frontage: Deed Water Body Type: Ocean; River Recreational Water: Dock; River/Brook/Stream; Waterfront Deep; Waterfront Tidal View: Scenic; Trees/Woods Appliances Included: Dishwasher; 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: 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: Irrigation System; Laundry - 1st Floor; Laundry - 2nd Floor; Pantry; Pool-In Ground; Primary Bedroom w/Bath; Security System; 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: Septic Tank 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
Bonus Room First
IDX
Listing Office: Anne Erwin Sotheby's International Realty
Selling Office: Anne Erwin Sotheby's International Realty
Last Updated: September - 07 - 2024
Broker Attribution: 207-363-6640

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