81 Tower Road, Kittery, ME 03905 (MLS# 1442321)

81 Tower Road, Kittery, ME 03905

$1,575,000

Approximately 270 degree views from this quiet location by the Atlantic.

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A pretty setting on a large lot. A great place to relax and enjoy.

The garden path as you enter through the gate.

Your first glimpse of the ocean is as you walk through this gate...a pretty sight, even in the winter!

Much larger than it looks here, this home has superior ocean views.

You'll want to linger long on this deck.

The compact kitchen abuts a small room into which it could easily be expanded; to the right is the living room.

A view of the living room from the dining room. Through the glass doors there is a delightful, heated room where you can enjoy being surrounded by ocean views.

Views of the ocean surround you in this wonderful garden room...a great place to enjoy the sea breezes.

A view of the living room showing the gas fireplace.

Once the master bedroom, this first-floor bedroom is comfortably large and - of course - has a beautiful view!

First floor bedroom from a different angle.

The first floor den is a quiet place to sit and relax and enjoy the views.

The master bedroom has phenomenal views, lots of closets (including two not shown) plus en suite bathroom.

This small family room or den on the lower level even has ocean views.

Another view of the lower level family room. Just to the left of the wooden screen, there is access to a third bathroom.

Lower level office, exercise room, potential guest room - with a view!

A view of the home from the pebbly beach.

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 2,702 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 43,560 Status: Closed

Current Price: $1,575,000 List Date: 1/13/2020 Last Modified: 9/06/2024

Overview

Description

Beautiful ocean views and a wonderful sense of serenity are the highlight of this intriguing oceanfront property. Located on coveted Gerrish Island, enjoy ''island living'' at its best yet only minutes to Portsmouth, NH. Tucked away and surrounded by lush and thoughtfully-planned landscaping, this haven offers a first-floor bedroom as well as a master bedroom with en suite bathroom in the tower. The open-concept design and generous use of glass help bring the views of the Atlantic indoors. Two lower-level rooms (with views!) can be used as family room or rooms for your overflow guests. A handsome fireplace accents the living room making this year-round home a perfect getaway or primary residence, and a place you'll never want to leave.

Listing Details MLS# 1442321

Property Sub-Type

Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence

Location Information

Street #: 81
Street Name: Tower
Street Type: Road
County: York
Town: Kittery
State/Province: ME
Zip Code: 03905
Leased Land: No
Book: 16909
Page: 120
Map: 58
Lot: 46
Zoning: R-RLC
Zoning Overlay: Yes
Neighborhood Association: Gerrish Island
Association: Yes
Association Fee: 350
Fee Frequency Paid: Annually
Full Tax Amount $: 18761
Tax Year: 2018

Contract Information

Original List Price: 2200000

Property Information

Surveyed: Yes
Seasonal: No
Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Trustee
Deed: All
# Rooms: 9
# Bedrooms: 2
# Fireplaces: Yes
Total Full Baths: 3
Total Baths: 3
Furniture: Furnished
Year Built: 1960
SqFt Finished Above Grade: 2086
SqFt Finished Below Grade: 616
SqFt Finished Total: 2702
SqFt Source: Public Records
Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: Yes
Lot Size Acres +/-: Yes
Source of Acreage: Public Records
Total Half Baths: 0

Status Change Info

Pending Date: 2020-07-14
Closed Date: 2020-08-14
Closed Price: 1575000

Water Info

Water Frontage: Yes
Waterfront Amount: 200
Water Frontage Owned: 200
Water View: Yes
Water Body Name: Atlantic Ocean
Water Frontage Shared: 0

More Information

Site

Level: Yes
Open: Yes
Right of Way: Yes
Well Landscaped: Yes

Location

Near Public Beach: Yes
Near Shopping: Yes
Rural: Yes

Roads

Association: Yes
Paved: Yes
Private Road: Yes

Source of Water Frontage

Survey: Yes

Water Body Type

Ocean: Yes

Recreational Water

Deeded: Yes
Oceanfront: Yes
Waterfront Tidal: Yes

Construction

Wood Frame: Yes

Other Structures

Outbuilding: Yes

Basement

Bulkhead: Yes
Daylight: Yes
Finished: Yes
Full: Yes
Sump Pump: Yes

View

Scenic: Yes

Foundation Materials

Poured Concrete: Yes

Exterior

Vinyl Siding: Yes

Roof

Shingle: Yes

Heat System

Baseboard: Yes
Heat Pump: Yes
Hot Air: Yes

Appliances Included

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

Heat Fuel

Electric: Yes
Oil: Yes

Cooling

Central Air: Yes
Heat Pump: Yes

Floors

Carpet: Yes
Other: Yes
Tile: Yes
Wood: Yes

Kitchen Countertop

Formica: Yes

Style

Contemporary: Yes

Electric

Circuit Breakers: Yes
Generator Hookup: Yes

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 1: Yes
Bedroom 1 Level: First
Bedroom 1 Length: 14.33
Bedroom 1 Width: 11.5

Bedroom 1 Amenities

Closet: Yes

Gas

Bottled: Yes

Sewer

Septic Tank: Yes

Water

Public: Yes
Seasonal: Yes
Well: Yes

Driveway

Paved: Yes

Basement Entry

Bulkhead: Yes
Interior: Yes

Water Heater

Gas: Yes

Window Features

Double Pane Windows: Yes

Amenities

1st Floor Bedroom: Yes
Attic: Yes
Fence: Yes
One-Floor Living: Yes
Primary Bedroom w/Bath: Yes
Security System: Yes
Shower: Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Patio: Yes
Porch: Yes

Equipment

Cable: Yes
Generator: Yes

Bonus Room

Bonus Room: Yes
Bonus Room Level: First
Bonus Room Length: 14.75
Bonus Room Width: 11.83

Den

Den: Yes
Den Length: 11.5
Den Level: First
Den Width: 11.5

Den Amenities

Closet: Yes

Vehicle Storage

1 Car: Yes
Detached: Yes

Dining Room

Dining Room: Yes
Dining Room Level: First
Dining Room Length: 9.33
Dining Room Width: 9.67

Dining Room Amenities

Informal: Yes

Family Room

Family Room: Yes
Family Room Level: Basement
Family Room Length: 13
Family Room Width: 10.58

Kitchen

Kitchen: Yes
Kitchen Level: First
Kitchen Length: 11
Kitchen Width: 9.17

Living Room

Living Room: Yes
Living Room Level: First
Living Room Length: 20
Living Room Width: 13

Living Room Amenities

Gas Fireplace: Yes
Informal: Yes

Primary Bedroom

Primary Bedroom: Yes
Primary Bedroom Level: Second
Primary Bedroom Length: 14.17
Primary Bedroom Width: 12.67

Primary Bedroom Amenities

Closet: Yes
Double Vanities: Yes
Full Bath: Yes
Suite: Yes

Office

Office: Yes
Office Level: First
Office Length: 9
Office Width: 6

Other Room 2

Other Room 2: Yes
Other Room 2 Level: Basement
Other Room 2 Length: 12
Other Room 2 Width: 10.58

Room Features

Closet: Yes
Double Vanity: Yes
Full Bath: Yes
Gas Fireplace: Yes
Informal: Yes
Suite: Yes

Property Features

Site: Level; Open; Right of Way; Well Landscaped Location: Near Public Beach; Near Shopping; Rural Roads: Association; Paved; Private Road Source of Water Frontage: Survey Water Body Type: Ocean Recreational Water: Deeded; Oceanfront; Waterfront Tidal View: Scenic Appliances Included: Dishwasher; Dryer; Gas Range; Refrigerator; Washer Kitchen Countertop: Formica Style: Contemporary Construction: Wood Frame Basement: Bulkhead; Daylight; Finished; Full; Sump Pump Basement Entry: Bulkhead; Interior Foundation Materials: Poured Concrete Roof: Shingle Exterior: Vinyl Siding Heat System: Baseboard; Heat Pump; Hot Air Heat Fuel: Oil Water Heater: Gas Cooling: Central Air; Heat Pump Floors: Carpet; Other; Tile; Wood Window Features: Double Pane Windows Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom; Attic; Fence; One-Floor Living; Primary Bedroom w/Bath; Security System; Shower Patio and Porch Features: Patio; Porch Equipment: Cable; Generator Driveway: Paved Vehicle Storage: 1 Car; Detached Other Structures: Outbuilding Electric: Circuit Breakers; Generator Hookup Gas: Bottled Sewer: Septic Tank Water: Public; Seasonal; Well

Room Information

Room Name	Length	Width	Level
Kitchen	11.00	9.17	First
Dining Room	9.33	9.67	First
Living Room	20.00	13.00	First
Bonus Room	14.75	11.83	First
Den	11.50	11.50	First
Office	9.00	6.00	First
Bedroom 1	14.33	11.50	First
Primary Bedroom	14.17	12.67	Second
Family Room	13.00	10.58	Basement
Other Room 2	12.00	10.58	Basement

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Listing Office: Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty

Selling Office: Anne Erwin Sotheby's International Realty

Last Updated: September - 06 - 2024

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