8 Wheelwright Way, Mount Desert, ME 04660
$6,200,000
Property Type:
Residential
Bedrooms:
6
Baths:
5
Square Footage:
4,597
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
98,010
Status:
Closed
Current Price:
$6,200,000
List Date:
8/15/2025
Last Modified:
9/17/2025
Overview
Description
Crow's Nest: An exceptionally rare waterfront offering. This 1938 shingle-style 6-bedroom, 5-bath cottage was masterfully designed, built, and positioned at the water's edge to offer unparalleled water views. Strategically located on a cobblestone beach and bold rock point, this 2.2 acre property offers absolute privacy with over 365' of shorefront. The formal floor plan was specifically designed to interact with the surrounding natural world. With over 4,500 sq. ft. of living space positioned just a few feet from the shore, Crow's Nest stands alone in its proximity to the water. The original owners ensured that the lapping ocean waters could be heard from nearly every bedroom. This historic cottage offers unobstructed water views of the Eastern Way, Bear Island, and the Western Way. A detached 2-car garage, mooring, and deeded, shared dock are also included.
Listing Details MLS# 1634483
Property Sub-Type
- Property Sub-Type
- Single Family Residence
Location Information
- Street #
- 8
- Street Name
- Wheelwright
- Street Type
- Way
- County
- Hancock
- Town
- Mount Desert
- State/Province
- ME
- Zip Code
- 04660
- Leased Land
- No
- Book
- 7158
- Page
- 837
- Map
- 3
- Lot
- 41
- Zoning
- SR2
- Zoning Overlay
- No
- Association
- No
- Full Tax Amount $
- 55008.51
- Tax Year
- 2026
- Tree Growth Y/N
- No
Contract Information
- Original List Price
- 6200000
Property Information
- Surveyed
- Yes
- Seasonal
- No
- Deed
- All
- 2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot
- No
- # Rooms
- 14
- # Bedrooms
- 6
- # Fireplaces
- 2
- Total Full Baths
- 3
- Total Half Baths
- 2
- Total Baths
- 5
- Color
- Grey
- Year Built
- 1938
- SqFt Finished Above Grade
- 4597
- SqFt Finished Total
- 4597
- SqFt Source
- Public Records
- Garage
- Yes
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Lot Size Acres +/-
- 2.25
- Source of Acreage
- Deed
- Road Frontage
- No
- SqFt Finished Below Grade
- 0
Status Change Info
- Pending Date
- 2025-08-21
- Closed Date
- 2025-09-15
- Closed Price
- 6200000
Water Info
- Water Frontage
- Yes
- Waterfront Amount
- 365
- Water Frontage Owned
- 365
- Water View
- Yes
- Water Body Name
- Atlantic Ocean
- Island
- No
- Water Frontage Shared
- 0
More Information
Appliances Included
- Other Appliances
- Refrigerator 2
- Dishwasher
- Yes
- Dryer
- Yes
- Electric Range
- Yes
- Gas Range
- Yes
- Microwave
- Yes
- Refrigerator
- Yes
- Washer
- Yes
Site
- Level
- Yes
- Open
- Yes
- Wooded
- Yes
Location
- Near Country Club
- Yes
- Near Town
- Yes
Roads
- Private Road
- Yes
Transportation
- Deep Water Access
- Yes
- Major Road Access
- Yes
- Near Airport
- Yes
Source of Water Frontage
- Public Records
- Yes
Water Body Type
- Ocean
- Yes
Recreational Water
- Boat Mooring
- Yes
- Deeded
- Yes
- Dock
- Yes
- Oceanfront
- Yes
- Waterfront Deep
- Yes
- Waterfront Tidal
- Yes
Construction
- Wood Frame
- Yes
Basement
- Partial
- Yes
- Slab
- Yes
- Unfinished
- Yes
- Walk-Out Access
- Yes
Foundation Materials
- Granite
- Yes
- Poured Concrete
- Yes
Exterior
- Shingle Siding
- Yes
Roof
- Other
- Yes
- Shingle
- Yes
- Wood
- Yes
Heat System
- Forced Air
- Yes
Heat Fuel
- Oil
- Yes
Cooling
- None
- Yes
Floors
- Other
- Yes
- Wood
- Yes
Kitchen Countertop
- Butcher Block
- Yes
- Other
- Yes
Parking
- 5 - 10 Spaces
- Yes
- Off Street
- Yes
Style
- Shingle
- Yes
Electric
- Circuit Breakers
- Yes
Gas
- No Gas
- Yes
Sewer
- Private Sewer
- Yes
- Septic Tank
- Yes
Bedroom 2
- Bedroom 2
- Yes
- Bedroom 2 Level
- Second
Water
- Private
- Yes
- Well
- Yes
Bedroom 3
- Bedroom 3
- Yes
- Bedroom 3 Level
- Second
Bedroom 4
- Bedroom 4
- Yes
- Bedroom 4 Level
- Second
Bedroom 5
- Bedroom 5
- Yes
- Bedroom 5 Level
- Second
Bedroom 6
- Bedroom 6
- Yes
- Bedroom 6 Level
- Second
Driveway
- Gravel
- Yes
Restrictions
- No Restrictions
- Yes
Basement Entry
- Interior
- Yes
Water Heater
- Oil
- Yes
Amenities
- Attic
- Yes
- Bathtub
- Yes
- Elevator Passenger
- Yes
- Laundry - 1st Floor
- Yes
- Pantry
- Yes
- Storage
- Yes
Patio and Porch Features
- Deck
- Yes
- Patio
- Yes
- Porch
- Yes
Equipment
- Internet Access Available
- Yes
Vehicle Storage
- 2 Car
- Yes
- Detached
- Yes
Dining Room
- Dining Room
- Yes
- Dining Room Level
- First
Great Room
- Great Room
- Yes
- Great Room Level
- First
Great Room Amenities
- Built-Ins
- Yes
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Yes
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Yes
Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Yes
- Kitchen Level
- First
Living Room
- Living Room
- Yes
- Living Room Level
- First
Primary Bedroom
- Primary Bedroom
- Yes
- Primary Bedroom Level
- Second
Other Room 1
- Other Room 1
- Yes
- Other Room 1 Level
- First
Other Room 2
- Other Room 2
- Yes
- Other Room 2 Level
- First
Other Room 3
- Other Room 3
- Yes
- Other Room 3 Level
- First
Other Room 4
- Other Room 4
- Yes
- Other Room 4 Level
- First
Room Features
- Built-Ins
- Yes
- Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Yes
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Yes
Property Features
Site:
Level; Open; Wooded
Location:
Near Country Club; Near Town
Roads:
Private Road
Transportation:
Deep Water Access; Major Road Access; Near Airport
Source of Water Frontage:
Public Records
Water Body Type:
Ocean
Recreational Water:
Boat Mooring; Deeded; Dock; Oceanfront; Waterfront Deep; Waterfront Tidal
Appliances Included:
Dishwasher; Dryer; Electric Range; Gas Range; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer
Kitchen Countertop:
Butcher Block; Other
Style:
Shingle
Construction:
Wood Frame
Basement:
Partial; Slab; Unfinished; Walk-Out Access
Basement Entry:
Interior
Foundation Materials:
Granite; Poured Concrete
Roof:
Other; Shingle; Wood
Exterior:
Shingle Siding
Heat System:
Forced Air
Heat Fuel:
Oil
Water Heater:
Oil
Cooling:
None
Floors:
Other; Wood
Amenities:
Attic; Bathtub; Elevator Passenger; Laundry - 1st Floor; Pantry; Storage
Patio and Porch Features:
Deck; Patio; Porch
Equipment:
Internet Access Available
Driveway:
Gravel
Parking:
5 - 10 Spaces; Off Street
Vehicle Storage:
2 Car; Detached
Restrictions:
No Restrictions
Electric:
Circuit Breakers
Gas:
No Gas
Sewer:
Private Sewer; Septic Tank
Water:
Private; Well
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
Level: Second
Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Bedroom 3
Level: Second
Bedroom 4
Level: Second
Bedroom 5
Level: Second
Bedroom 6
Level: Second
Kitchen
Level: First
Dining Room
Level: First
Living Room
Level: First
Great Room
Level: First
Other Room
Level: First
Other Room 2
Level: First
Other Room 3
Level: First
Other Room 4
Level: First
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Listing Office:
Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty
IDX
Last Updated: September - 17 - 2025
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