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
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.
Supplements: ********
More Information MLS# 1634483
Property Sub-Type
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Location Information
Book: 7158
Leased Land: No
Page: 837
Map: 3
Lot: 41
Zoning Overlay: No
Association: No
Tree Growth Y/N: No
Street #: 8
Street Name: Wheelwright
Street Type: Way
County: Hancock
Town: Mount Desert
State/Province: ME
Zip Code: 04660
Zoning: SR2
Full Tax Amount $: 55008.51
Tax Year: 2026
Geo Lat: 44.291176
Geo Lon: -68.276032
Property Information
Surveyed: Yes
Seasonal: No
Deed: All
2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot: No
Lot Size Acres +/-: 2.25
# Rooms: 14
Total Baths: 5
Total Half Baths: 2
Color: Grey
Road Frontage: No
# Fireplaces: 2
SqFt Finished Above Grade: 4597
SqFt Finished Below Grade: 0
SqFt Source: Public Records
Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
# Bedrooms: 6
Total Full Baths: 3
Year Built: 1938
SqFt Finished Total: 4597
Source of Acreage: Deed
Site
Level: 1
Open: 1
Wooded: 1
Location
Near Country Club: 1
Near Town: 1
Roads
Private Road: 1
Transportation
Deep Water Access: 1
Major Road Access: 1
Near Airport: 1
Water Info
Water Frontage: Yes
Waterfront Amount: 365
Water Frontage Owned: 365
Water Frontage Shared: 0
Water View: Yes
Water Body Name: Atlantic Ocean
Island: No
Source of Water Frontage
Public Records: 1
Water Body Type
Ocean: 1
Recreational Water
Boat Mooring: 1
Deeded: 1
Dock: 1
Oceanfront: 1
Waterfront Deep: 1
Waterfront Tidal: 1
Construction
Wood Frame: 1
Basement
Partial: 1
Slab: 1
Unfinished: 1
Walk-Out Access: 1
Foundation Materials
Granite: 1
Poured Concrete: 1
Exterior
Shingle Siding: 1
Roof
Other: 1
Shingle: 1
Wood: 1
Heat System
Forced Air: 1
Appliances Included
Dishwasher: 1
Dryer: 1
Electric Range: 1
Gas Range: 1
Microwave: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Other Appliances: Refrigerator 2
Heat Fuel
Oil: 1
Cooling
None: 1
Floors
Other: 1
Wood: 1
Kitchen Countertop
Butcher Block: 1
Other: 1
Parking
5 - 10 Spaces: 1
Off Street: 1
Style
Shingle: 1
Electric
Circuit Breakers: 1
Gas
No Gas: 1
Sewer
Private Sewer: 1
Septic Tank: 1
Bedroom 2
Bedroom 2: 1
Bedroom 2 Level: Second
Water
Private: 1
Well: 1
Bedroom 3
Bedroom 3: 1
Bedroom 3 Level: Second
Bedroom 4
Bedroom 4: 1
Bedroom 4 Level: Second
Bedroom 5
Bedroom 5: 1
Bedroom 5 Level: Second
Bedroom 6
Bedroom 6: 1
Bedroom 6 Level: Second
Driveway
Gravel: 1
Restrictions
No Restrictions: 1
Basement Entry
Interior: 1
Water Heater
Oil: 1
Amenities
Attic: 1
Bathtub: 1
Elevator Passenger: 1
Laundry - 1st Floor: 1
Pantry: 1
Storage: 1
Patio and Porch Features
Deck: 1
Patio: 1
Porch: 1
Equipment
Internet Access Available: 1
Vehicle Storage
2 Car: 1
Detached: 1
Dining Room
Dining Room: 1
Dining Room Level: First
Great Room
Great Room: 1
Great Room Level: First
Great Room Amenities
Built-Ins: 1
Vaulted Ceiling: 1
Wood Burning Fireplace: 1
Kitchen
Kitchen: 1
Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
Living Room: 1
Living Room Level: First
Primary Bedroom
Primary Bedroom: 1
Primary Bedroom Level: Second
Other Room 1
Other Room 1: 1
Other Room 1 Level: First
Other Room 2
Other Room 2: 1
Other Room 2 Level: First
Other Room 3
Other Room 3: 1
Other Room 3 Level: First
Other Room 4
Other Room 4: 1
Other Room 4 Level: First
Room Features
Built-Ins: 1
Vaulted Ceiling(s): 1
Wood Burning Fireplace: 1
Contract Information
Status: Closed
Original List Price: 6200000
Sold Price: $6,200,000
Current Price: $6,200,000
Status Change Info
Pending Date: 2025-08-21
Closed Date: 2025-09-15
Closed Price: 6200000
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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Last Updated: September - 17 - 2025
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