19 Bittersweet Lane, Wells, ME 04090 (MLS# 1364316)

19 Bittersweet Lane, Wells, ME 04090

$2,800,000

Custom built 4 bedroom home directly on pristine Drakes Island Beach. A meandering footpath across soft dune grass leads to your sandy beach.

Located on Drakes Island this beach front custom built home takes full advantage of the ocean views.

Custom designed beach home with beautifully landscaped lot.

The moment you enter the home's large foyer you are greeted with gorgeous views of the ocean.

Enjoy Endless water views from the great room through the wall of windows that overlook the sandy beach and ocean, an ideal room to enjoy family and friends.

The handsome fireplace warms you on those chilly evenings in Fall and Winter.

Its all about the views, imagine that Maine lobster feast with the sand and surf beyond as your backdrop!

Make memories in this classic beach house, days at the sandy beach, evenings with family and friends enjoying game night.

The spacious kitchen opens to a waterfront deck and off the kitchen is a lovely screen porch.

Exquisite Island vistas from this water facing deck.

The kitchen island with seating provides a great spot to gather or a wonderful work space.

Large windows let the natural light stream into the kitchen.

The screen porch with views of the water just off the kitchen is the perfect spot to enjoy that first cup of morning coffee or an evening cocktail.

One of two master bedroom suites, this one on the first floor with cozy balcony.

Enormous foyer, half bath and laundry room on the first floor.

Second floor master bedroom suite with ocean facing balcony.

Second floor master bath with sun balcony.

Second floor guest bedroom with large deck overlooking the beach and ocean.

Guest bedroom with breathtaking beach views.

Views to the Jetty, watch touring and fishing boats come and go.

Pretty landscaping surrounds the front of the home.

Handy storage for your all your beach items.

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 2,991 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 10,019 Status: Closed

Current Price: $2,800,000 List Date: 8/18/2018 Last Modified: 9/11/2024

Overview

Description

Custom built shingle style residence located directly on treasured Drakes Island Beach boasting sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean. This 4 bedroom, 4 bath seaside home features 2 master bedroom suites, one on the first floor and one on the second floor, a great room with a wall of windows overlooking the beach, a spacious kitchen with island, quintessential Maine screen porch, hardwood floors, fireplace, multiple decks and the sandy beach! Drakes Island is a unique summer community. A large rock jetty allows for fishing, exploration, or a scenic view of Wells Beaches. A short distance from the jetty entrance is Laudholm Beach, where the wildlife is untouched due to the Wells Reserve and the Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge. A special Island property ready for generations to make memories.

Listing Details MLS# 1364316

Property Sub-Type

Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence

Location Information

Street #: 19
Street Name: Bittersweet
Street Type: Lane
County: York
Town: Wells
State/Province: ME
Zip Code: 04090
Leased Land: No
Book: 15451
Page: 245/all
Map: 0137
Lot: 067
Zoning: RES
Zoning Overlay: Yes
Association: No
Full Tax Amount $: 17697
Tax Year: 2017

Contract Information

Original List Price: 3300000

Property Information

Surveyed: Unknown
Seasonal: No
# Rooms: 7
# Bedrooms: 4
# Fireplaces: Yes
Total Full Baths: 3
Total Half Baths: Yes
Total Baths: 4
Year Built: 2009
SqFt Finished Above Grade: 2991
SqFt Finished Total: 2991
SqFt Source: Public Records
Garage: No
Lot Size Acres +/-: 0.23
Source of Acreage: Public Records
Road Frontage: No

Status Change Info

Pending Date: 2018-10-04
Closed Date: 2018-11-15
Closed Price: 2800000

Water Info

Waterfront: Yes
Waterfront Amount: 96
Water Frontage Owned: 96
Water View: Yes
Water Body Name: Atlantic
Island: Yes

More Information

Utilities

Utilities On: Yes

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 1: Yes
Bedroom 1 Level: First
Bedroom 1 Length: 14.07
Bedroom 1 Width: 14

Bedroom 1 Amenities

Balcony/Deck: Yes
Closet: Yes
Full Bath: Yes
Walk-in Closet: Yes

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 2: Yes
Bedroom 2 Level: Second
Bedroom 2 Length: 13.07
Bedroom 2 Width: 10.3

Bedroom Amenities 2

Balcony/Deck: Yes

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 3: Yes
Bedroom 3 Level: Second
Bedroom 3 Length: 13.07
Bedroom 3 Width: 15

Bedroom Amenities 3

Balcony/Deck: Yes

Dining Room

Dining Room Level: First
Dining Room Width: 9.8

Great Room

Great Room Level: First
Great Room Width: 31

Kitchen

Kitchen Level: First
Kitchen Width: 16.5

Primary Bedroom

Primary Bedroom Level: Second
Primary Bedroom Width: 15.8

Other Room 1

Other Room 1 Level: First
Other Room 1 Width: 0

Property Features

Site: Well Landscaped Location: Near Country Club; Near Golf Course; Near Public Beach Roads: Paved Transportation: Major Road Access Source of Water Frontage: Public Records Water Body Type: Ocean Recreational Water: Oceanfront; Public; Waterfront Tidal View: Scenic Style: Shingle Construction: Wood Frame Basement: None Basement Entry: Not Applicable Roof: Shingle Exterior: Clapboard Heat System: Hot Water Heat Fuel: Gas Bottled Water Heater: Off Heating System Cooling: None Floors: Tile; Wood Amenities: 1st Floor Primary Bedroom w/Bath; Laundry - 1st Floor; Primary Bedroom w/Bath; Walk-in Closets Patio and Porch Features: Deck; Porch-Screened Driveway: Common; Gravel Parking: Off Street Vehicle Storage: No Vehicle Storage Other Structures: Shed(s) Electric: Circuit Breakers Gas: Bottled Sewer: Public Sewer Water: Public

Room Information

Room Name	Length	Width	Level
Great Room	20.00	31.00	First
Dining Room	20.00	9.07	First
Kitchen	11.07	16.50	First
Bedroom 1	14.07	14.00	First
Primary Bedroom	17.00	15.07	Second
Bedroom 2	13.07	10.30	Second
Bedroom 3	13.07	15.00	Second
Other Room	19.00	7.00	First
Other Room 8			First
Other Room 9	19.00	7.00	First

Listing Office: Anne Erwin Sotheby's International Realty

Selling Office: Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group

Last Updated: September - 11 - 2024

Broker Attribution: 207-363-6640

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