72 Chestnut Street, Camden, ME 04843

$1,300,000

Camden Village gem set between two of Camden’s premier streets – Chestnut and Bay View – and in the center of it all!

A look at history! 19th Century Cape - Chestnut Street

A look at history beautifully restored and expanded!

History, restoration and expansion come together to create this architecturally stimulating home. A blend of formal and informal living, providing utmost comfort and amenities!

White picket fenced home that dreams are made of, this one complete with guest house.

Inside the white picket fence find room to roam the lush lawn and gardens, entertain and relax with ocean breezes.

Enjoy living on many levels! Deck, patios, garden spaces, windows looking in every direction, and so much more.

Explosion of the senses! Take it all in from this perch.

Plenty of room for outdoor entertaining and relaxing with ocean breezes.

A view for all seasons! Let in the warm seasonal breezes or button up, light the fireplace, sit back and relax in the views as you take in take Camden Harbor, the Hills and downtown.

Sun drenched solarium brings warmth and bounty.

Welcome guests to join you at the window seat and any other comfortable vantage points in the fabulous room.

Just imagine the conversations sitting here! This, one of three fireplaces will invoke fireside chats.

Come on in! Warm and inviting formal center entrance welcomes you and your guests.

Experience architectural elements of warm woods, elegant walls, strong lines and light.

Celebrate every meal in this gracious dining room! Complete with butler’s pantry and ease of access to kitchen.

After dinner be lead to the fire-place or out to the garden.

When not entertaining settle in to the ease of your eat-in-kitchen.

Light drenched eat-in-kitchen/informal dining. Fireplace nearby!

Look up and out from your master bedroom complete with a full bath and elevator with access to all floors. Looks out over Bayview Street.

Look up and out again! This bedroom (currently used as sitting room) is complete with a full bath and nook. Looks out over Bay View Street.

Look out over Chestnut Street from this bedroom’s windowed reading nook.

Look out over Chestnut Street from this bedroom’s windowed reading nook too!

Welcome to the guest house! Who wouldn’t want to vacation steps from Camden’s harbor, yacht club, restaurants, shops and outdoor adventures – to name just of a few area amenities!

Poppies in bloom in Bay View Street side garden admired by many passers by.

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 5 Square Footage: 4,781 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 18,295 Status: Closed

Current Price: $1,300,000 List Date: 3/31/2017 Last Modified: 12/20/2024

Overview

Description

Extraordinary Camden Village gem with views of harbor, hills and town! This architecturally stimulating, beautifully restored and expanded historic Cape is set between two of Camden's most prestigious streets. Complete with a separate 2 bedroom cottage (offered furnished), 72 Chestnut boasts amenities for year round enjoyment including: 3 fireplaces, 5 zone heating, 3 zone A/C, heated garage, back-up generator, elevator and accessibility features, office, plantroom, workshop, exceptional landscaping, and more!

Listing Details MLS# 1295252

Property Sub-Type

Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence

Location Information

Street #: 72
Street Name: Chestnut
Street Type: Street
County: Knox
Town: Camden
State/Province: ME
Zip Code: 04843
Zip +4: 2212
Leased Land: No
Book: 2176
Page: 14
Map: 119
Block: 020
Lot: 020
Zoning: Residential
Association: No
Full Tax Amount $: 21726
Tax Year: 2016

Contract Information

Original List Price: 1795000

Property Information

Surveyed: Unknown
Seasonal: No
2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot: Yes
# Rooms: 9
# Bedrooms: 4
# Fireplaces: 3
Total Full Baths: 4
Total Half Baths: Yes
Total Baths: 5
Color: Dusty Rose
Year Built: 1850
SqFt Finished Above Grade: 4781
SqFt Finished Total: 4781
SqFt Source: Public Records
Garage: Yes
Lot Size Acres +/-: 0.42
Source of Acreage: Public Records
Road Frontage: No
SqFt Finished Below Grade: 0

Status Change Info

Pending Date: 2017-08-08
Closed Date: 2017-08-31
Closed Price: 1300000

Water Info

Water Frontage: No
Water View: Yes
Water Body Name: Camden Harbor

More Information

Appliances Included

Other Appliances: 2nd Set of Washer & Dryer
Dishwasher: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Electric Range: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Washer: Yes

Utilities

Utilities On: No

Site

Sidewalks: Yes
Well Landscaped: Yes

Location

Historic District: Yes
Intown: Yes
Near Country Club: Yes
Near Public Beach: Yes
Near Shopping: Yes
Near Town: Yes
Neighborhood: Yes

Roads

Paved: Yes
Public: Yes

Transportation

Deep Water Access: Yes
Near Airport: Yes

Water Body Type

Harbor: Yes

Recreational Water

Nearby: Yes

Construction

Wood Frame: Yes

Other Structures

Outbuilding: Yes

Basement

Finished: Yes
Full: Yes
Unfinished: Yes
Walk-Out Access: Yes

View

Mountain(s): Yes
Scenic: Yes

Foundation Materials

Granite: Yes
Poured Concrete: Yes
Slab: Yes

Exterior

Wood Siding: Yes

Roof

Shingle: Yes

Heat System

Forced Air: Yes
Hot Air: Yes
Hot Water: Yes
Other: Yes
Zoned: Yes

Heat Fuel

Oil: Yes
Wood: Yes

Cooling

Central Air: Yes
Other: Yes

Floors

Carpet: Yes
Tile: Yes
Wood: Yes

Accessibilitiy Amenities

Elevator/Chair Lift: Yes
Other Bath Modifications: Yes
Ramped Main Level: Yes

Parking

Other Parking: Yes
5 - 10 Spaces: Yes
Off Street: Yes
On Site: Yes
Paved: Yes

Style

Cape Cod: Yes
Other: Yes

Electric

Circuit Breakers: Yes
Generator Hookup: Yes

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 1: Yes
Bedroom 1 Level: Second

Bedroom 1 Amenities

Built-Ins: Yes
Closet: Yes
Full Bath: Yes
Vaulted Ceiling: Yes

Gas

No Gas: Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer: Yes

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 2: Yes
Bedroom 2 Level: Second

Water

Public: Yes

Bedroom Amenities 2

Built-Ins: Yes
Closet: Yes

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 3: Yes
Bedroom 3 Level: Second

Bedroom Amenities 3

Built-Ins: Yes
Closet: Yes

Driveway

Paved: Yes

Basement Entry

Interior: Yes

Water Heater

Oil: Yes

Amenities

Bathtub: Yes
Elevator Passenger: Yes
Fence: Yes
Laundry - 2nd Floor: Yes
Other Amenities: Yes
Pantry: Yes
Primary Bedroom w/Bath: Yes
Security System: Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Deck: Yes
Patio: Yes
Porch: Yes

Equipment

Cable: Yes
Generator: Yes

Vehicle Storage

2 Car: Yes
Basement: Yes
Direct Entry to Living: Yes
Underground: Yes

Dining Room

Dining Room: Yes
Dining Room Level: First

Dining Room Amenities

Built-Ins: Yes
Formal: Yes

Family Room

Family Room: Yes
Family Room Level: First

Family Room Amenities

Built-Ins: Yes
Wood Burning Fireplace: Yes

Great Room

Great Room: Yes
Great Room Level: First

Great Room Amenities

Built-Ins: Yes
Sunken/Raised: Yes
Wood Burning Fireplace: Yes

Kitchen

Kitchen: Yes
Kitchen Level: First

Kitchen Amenities

Breakfast Nook: Yes
Skylight: Yes

Laundry Room

Laundry: Yes
Laundry Room Level: Second

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

Built-Ins: Yes
Closet: Yes
Full Bath: Yes
Vaulted Ceiling: Yes

Mud Room

Mud Room: Yes

Office

Office: Yes
Office Level: Second

Office Amenities

Built-Ins: Yes

Other Room 1

Other Room 1: Yes

Other Room Amenities 1

Workshop: Yes

Property Features

Site: Sidewalks; Well Landscaped Location: Historic District; Intown; Near Country Club; Near Public Beach; Near Shopping; Near Town; Neighborhood Roads: Paved; Public Transportation: Deep Water Access; Near Airport Water Body Type: Harbor Recreational Water: Nearby View: Mountain(s); Scenic Appliances Included: Dishwasher; Dryer; Electric Range; Refrigerator; Washer Style: Cape Cod; Other Construction: Wood Frame Basement: Finished; Full; Unfinished; Walk-Out Access Basement Entry: Interior Foundation Materials: Granite; Poured Concrete; Slab Roof: Shingle Exterior: Wood Siding Heat System: Forced Air; Hot Air; Hot Water; Other; Zoned Heat Fuel: Oil; Wood Water Heater: Oil Cooling: Central Air; Other Floors: Carpet; Tile; Wood Amenities: Bathtub; Elevator Passenger; Fence; Laundry - 2nd Floor; Other Amenities; Pantry; Primary Bedroom w/Bath; Security System Patio and Porch Features: Deck; Patio; Porch Equipment: Cable; Generator Driveway: Paved Parking: 5 - 10 Spaces; Off Street; On Site; Other Parking; Paved Vehicle Storage: 2 Car; Direct Entry to Living; Underground Other Structures: Outbuilding Electric: Circuit Breakers; Generator Hookup Gas: No Gas Sewer: Public Sewer Water: Public

Room Information

Room Name	Level
Primary Bedroom	Second
Bedroom 1	Second
Bedroom 2	Second
Bedroom 3	Second
Dining Room	First
Family Room	First
Great Room	First
Kitchen	First
Laundry	Second
Living Room	First
Office	Second
Mud Room
Other Room

Documents

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IDX

Listing Office: Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty

Selling Office: LandVest, Inc.

Last Updated: December - 20 - 2024

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