81 Tower Road, Kittery, ME 03905 (MLS# 1592338)

81 Tower Road, Kittery, ME 03905

$1,918,000

Experience one of the most extraordinary settings on the southern Maine coast on Gerrish Island.

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This uniquely private seaside contemporary boasts captivating views and nearly 200 feet of direct oceanfront and pebbled beach.

The thoughtful design takes full advantage of magnificent water views from nearly every room and harmoniously blends with the home’s natural surroundings.

Beautifully landscaped .86 acre lot with grassy lawn, mature trees and sea roses.

The side yard is adorned with perennial borders and magical seaside pathways to explore.

Step right onto your pebbled beach or walk to nearby Crescent or sandy Seapoint Beach.

Upon entering the home, you are immediately struck by dramatic vaulted ceilings with wood beams, wide open living spaces, wood floors and an abundance of windows that embrace the ocean’s crystal blue waters.

French doors lead to the water side sunroom

The seaside deck perfectly suited for al-fresco dining or an enchanting setting from which to host summer events.

The gas fireplace sits prominently in the grand living room.

The dining room takes full advantage of the magnificent vistas

Delightful cherry cabinets and solid surface countertops.

Lovely garden and water views from the kitchen window.

Stairs to the second floor primary bedroom suite.

Wake up to the sights and sounds of the Atlantic

The primary has multiple closets and ample storage space.

Double vanity with quartz countertops and heavy glass walk-in shower.

The daylight lower level provides terrific flex-space for overnight guests.

Perfect spot for home gym, office or family room.

Located only one hour to Boston, minutes to Downtown Portsmouth, Kittery Foreside and all the fine amenities the seacoast has to offer.

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 2,646 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 37,462 Status: Closed

Current Price: $1,918,000 List Date: 6/06/2024 Last Modified: 11/11/2024

Overview

Description

Experience one of the most extraordinary settings on the southern Maine coast on Gerrish Island. This uniquely private seaside contemporary boasts captivating views and nearly 200 feet of direct oceanfront and pebbled beach. The thoughtful design takes full advantage of magnificent water views from nearly every room and harmoniously blends with the home's natural surroundings. Upon entering the home, you are immediately struck by dramatic vaulted ceilings with wood beams, wide open living spaces, wood floors and an abundance of windows that embrace the ocean's crystal blue waters. French doors lead to the water side sunroom and seaside deck perfectly suited for al-fresco dining or an enchanting setting from which to host summer events. The gas fireplace sits prominently in the grand living room and the adjacent dining room which all take advantage of the magnificent vistas. Additionally, the level offers a U-shaped kitchen, a guest bedroom with stunning views, a laundry area and connec ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 1592338

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
Zip +4: 5227
Leased Land: No
Book: 18342
Page: 542
Map: 58
Lot: 46
Zoning: R-RC
Zoning Overlay: Yes
Neighborhood Association: Gerrish Island Homeowners Association
Association: Yes
Association Fee: 350
Fee Frequency Paid: Annually
Full Tax Amount $: 21453
Tax Year: 2024

Contract Information

Original List Price: 2295000

Property Information

Surveyed: Yes
Seasonal: No
Deed: All
# Rooms: 10
# Bedrooms: 2
# Fireplaces: Yes
Total Full Baths: 3
Total Baths: 3
Color: Gray
Year Built: 1960
SqFt Finished Above Grade: 2086
SqFt Finished Below Grade: 560
SqFt Finished Total: 2646
SqFt Source: Public Records
Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: Yes
Lot Size Acres +/-: 0.86
Source of Acreage: Public Records
Total Half Baths: 0

Status Change Info

Pending Date: 2024-10-08
Closed Date: 2024-11-08
Closed Price: 1918000

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
Well Landscaped: Yes

Location

Near Public Beach: Yes

Roads

Association: Yes
Paved: Yes
Private Road: Yes
Right of Way: Yes

Source of Water Frontage

Deed: Yes
Survey: Yes

Water Body Type

Ocean: Yes

Recreational Water

Deeded: Yes
Oceanfront: Yes

Construction

Wood Frame: Yes

Other Structures

Shed(s): Yes

Basement

Daylight: Yes
Finished: Yes
Partial: Yes

View

Scenic: Yes

Foundation Materials

Poured Concrete: Yes

Exterior

Vinyl Siding: Yes

Roof

Shingle: Yes

Heat System

Baseboard: Yes
Forced Air: Yes
Heat Pump: Yes

Appliances Included

Dishwasher: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Gas Range: Yes
Microwave: 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

Solid Surface: Yes

Parking

1 - 4 Spaces: Yes

Style

Contemporary: Yes

Electric

Circuit Breakers: Yes

Gas

Bottled: Yes

Sewer

Private Sewer: Yes
Septic Design Available: Yes
Septic Tank: Yes

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 2: Yes
Bedroom 2 Level: First
Bedroom 2 Length: 11.6
Bedroom 2 Width: 14.4

Water

Private: Yes
Public: Yes
Seasonal: Yes
Well: Yes

Bedroom Amenities 2

Closet: 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
Bathtub: Yes
Laundry - Hookup: Yes
Primary Bedroom w/Bath: Yes
Security System: Yes
Shower: Yes
Storage: Yes
Walk-in Closets: Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Deck: Yes

Equipment

Generator: Yes

Vehicle Storage

1 Car: Yes
Detached: Yes

Dining Room

Dining Room: Yes
Dining Room Level: First
Dining Room Length: 9.4
Dining Room Width: 9.8

Dining Room Amenities

Dining Area: Yes
Vaulted Ceiling: Yes

Family Room

Family Room: Yes
Family Room Level: First
Family Room Length: 11.6
Family Room Width: 11.6

Kitchen

Kitchen: Yes
Kitchen Level: First
Kitchen Length: 11
Kitchen Width: 9.2

Kitchen Amenities

Vaulted Ceiling: Yes

Living Room

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

Living Room Amenities

Cathedral Ceiling: Yes
Gas Fireplace: Yes
Vaulted Ceiling: Yes

Primary Bedroom

Primary Bedroom: Yes
Primary Bedroom Level: Second
Primary Bedroom Length: 14
Primary Bedroom Width: 12.8

Primary Bedroom Amenities

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

Office

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

Office Amenities

Vaulted Ceiling: Yes

Sunroom

Sunroom: Yes
Sunroom Level: First
Sunroom Length: 12
Sunroom Width: 15

Sunroom Amenities

Four-Season: Yes
Heated: Yes

Other Room 1

Other Room 1: Yes
Other Room 1 Level: Basement
Other Room 1 Length: 13
Other Room 1 Width: 7

Other Room 2

Other Room 2: Yes
Other Room 2 Level: Basement
Other Room 2 Length: 12
Other Room 2 Width: 7

Other Room Amenities 2

Rec Room: Yes

Room Features

Cathedral Ceiling(s): Yes
Closet: Yes
Dining Area: Yes
Double Vanity: Yes
Four-Season: Yes
Full Bath: Yes
Gas Fireplace: Yes
Heated: Yes
Rec Room: Yes
Separate Shower: Yes
Storage: Yes
Suite: Yes
Vaulted Ceiling(s): Yes

Property Features

Site: Level; Open; Well Landscaped Location: Near Public Beach Roads: Association; Paved; Private Road; Right of Way Source of Water Frontage: Deed; Survey Water Body Type: Ocean Recreational Water: Deeded; Oceanfront View: Scenic Appliances Included: Dishwasher; Dryer; Gas Range; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer Kitchen Countertop: Solid Surface Style: Contemporary Construction: Wood Frame Basement: Daylight; Finished; Partial Basement Entry: Bulkhead; Interior Foundation Materials: Poured Concrete Roof: Shingle Exterior: Vinyl Siding Heat System: Baseboard; Forced Air; Heat Pump 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; Bathtub; Laundry - Hookup; Primary Bedroom w/Bath; Security System; Shower; Storage; Walk-in Closets Patio and Porch Features: Deck Equipment: Generator Driveway: Paved Parking: 1 - 4 Spaces Vehicle Storage: 1 Car; Detached Other Structures: Shed(s) Electric: Circuit Breakers Gas: Bottled Sewer: Private Sewer; Septic Design Available; Septic Tank Water: Private; Public; Seasonal; Well

Room Information

Room Name	Length	Width	Level
Living Room	13.00	20.00	First
Kitchen	11.00	9.20	First
Dining Room	9.40	9.80	First
Sunroom	12.00	15.00	First
Office	6.00	9.00	First
Family Room	11.60	11.60	First
Bedroom 2	11.60	14.40	First
Primary Bedroom	14.00	12.80	Second
Other Room	13.00	7.00	Basement
Other Room 2	12.00	7.00	Basement

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Listing Office: Anne Erwin Sotheby's International Realty

Selling Office: Beacon Realty

Last Updated: November - 11 - 2024

Broker Attribution: 207-363-6640

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