287 Tara Way, Bethel, ME 04217 (MLS# 1625051)

287 Tara Way, Bethel, ME 04217

$2,100,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 5 Square Footage: 5,300 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 7,318,080 Status: Closed
Current Price: $2,100,000 List Date: 6/06/2025 Last Modified: 8/19/2025

Overview

Description

Welcome to 26 West, one of Maine's most spectacular private mountain estates. The property gets its name because you look out over 26 mountain peaks to the west. Set on 168± acres in the heart of Bethel, Maine. This extraordinary 5,300± sq ft chalet offers rustic elegance, modern comfort, and the ultimate in privacy, making it the perfect vacation home or legacy family compound. Crafted with natural wood and stone, 26 West offers five spacious bedrooms, and five baths provide room for gathering and quiet retreat. The great room features a dramatic 28-foot-high wall of windows that floods the space with light and showcases the view of as many as 26 mountain peaks. A large west-facing wraparound deck offers amazing outdoor space for entertaining, as well as a full bar, billiards, a 12-seat home theater, and a sauna and a hot tub for year-round relaxation. The 168± acres offer a mixed forest and meadows. There are also two stocked ponds, a small orchard, five ski and sledding runs ...

Listing Details MLS# 1625051

Property Sub-Type

Property Sub-Type
Single Family Residence

Location Information

Street #
287
Street Name
Tara
Street Type
Way
County
Oxford
Town
Bethel
State/Province
ME
Zip Code
04217
Leased Land
No
Book
5213
Page
620
Map
15
Block
21
Lot
4
Zoning
No
Zoning Overlay
No
Association
Yes
Association Fee
1100
Fee Frequency Paid
Annually
Full Tax Amount $
12976
Tax Year
2024
Tree Growth Y/N
Yes

Contract Information

Original List Price
2450000

Property Information

Surveyed
Yes
Seasonal
No
# Rooms
14
# Bedrooms
5
# Fireplaces
2
Total Full Baths
4
Total Half Baths
Yes
Total Baths
5
Furniture
Furnished
Year Built
2005
SqFt Finished Above Grade
3006
SqFt Finished Below Grade
2294
SqFt Finished Total
5300
SqFt Source
Public Records
Garage
Yes
Garage Spaces
2.5
Lot Size Acres +/-
168
Source of Acreage
Public Records

Status Change Info

Pending Date
2025-07-17
Closed Date
2025-08-14
Closed Price
2100000

Water Info

Water Frontage
No
Water View
No

More Information

Vehicle Storage

Attached
Yes
2 Car
Yes
Heated
Yes

Site

Rolling/Sloping
Yes
Well Landscaped
Yes
Wooded
Yes

Location

Abuts Conservation
Yes
Near Golf Course
Yes
Near Shopping
Yes
Near Town
Yes
Ski Resort
Yes

Roads

Association
Yes
Dirt
Yes
Private Road
Yes

Construction

Log
Yes
Wood Frame
Yes

Other Structures

Barn(s)
Yes

Structure Type

Post & Beam
Yes

Basement

Daylight
Yes
Finished
Yes
Full
Yes
Walk-Out Access
Yes

View

Mountain(s)
Yes
Scenic
Yes
Trees/Woods
Yes

Foundation Materials

Poured Concrete
Yes

Exterior

Log Siding
Yes
Wood Siding
Yes

Roof

Pitched
Yes
Shingle
Yes

Heat System

Hot Water
Yes
Radiant
Yes
Radiator
Yes
Zoned
Yes

Appliances Included

Cooktop
Yes
Dishwasher
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Gas Range
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Washer
Yes

Heat Fuel

Oil
Yes
Solar
Yes

Cooling

None
Yes

Floors

Carpet
Yes
Tile
Yes
Wood
Yes

Parking

11 - 20 Spaces
Yes

Style

Chalet
Yes

Electric

Circuit Breakers
Yes
Generator Hookup
Yes

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 1
Yes
Bedroom 1 Level
First

Gas

Bottled
Yes

Sewer

Septic Tank
Yes

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 2
Yes
Bedroom 2 Level
Second

Water

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
Basement

Driveway

Gravel
Yes

Basement Entry

Exterior Only
Yes
Interior
Yes

Water Heater

Off Heating System
Yes
Solar
Yes

Amenities

1st Floor Bedroom
Yes
1st Floor Primary Bedroom w/Bath
Yes
Hot Tub
Yes
Primary Bedroom w/Bath
Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Deck
Yes

Den

Den
Yes
Den Level
Second

Dining Room

Dining Room
Yes
Dining Room Level
First

Family Room

Family Room
Yes
Family Room Level
Basement

Great Room

Great Room
Yes
Great Room Level
First

Kitchen

Kitchen
Yes
Kitchen Level
First

Laundry Room

Laundry
Yes
Laundry Room Level
First

Media Room

Media Room
Yes
Media Room Level
Basement

Sunroom

Sunroom
Yes
Sunroom Level
Second

Other Room 1

Other Room 1
Yes
Other Room 1 Level
Basement

Property Features

Site: Rolling/Sloping; Well Landscaped; Wooded Location: Abuts Conservation; Near Golf Course; Near Shopping; Near Town; Ski Resort Roads: Association; Dirt; Private Road View: Mountain(s); Scenic; Trees/Woods Appliances Included: Cooktop; Dishwasher; Dryer; Gas Range; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer Style: Chalet Structure Type: Post & Beam Construction: Log; Wood Frame Basement: Daylight; Finished; Full; Walk-Out Access Basement Entry: Exterior Only; Interior Foundation Materials: Poured Concrete Roof: Pitched; Shingle Exterior: Log Siding; Wood Siding Heat System: Hot Water; Radiant; Radiator; Zoned Heat Fuel: Oil; Solar Water Heater: Off Heating System; Solar Cooling: None Floors: Carpet; Tile; Wood Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom; 1st Floor Primary Bedroom w/Bath; Hot Tub; Primary Bedroom w/Bath Patio and Porch Features: Deck Driveway: Gravel Parking: 11 - 20 Spaces Vehicle Storage: 2 Car; Heated Other Structures: Barn(s) Electric: Circuit Breakers; Generator Hookup Gas: Bottled Sewer: Septic Tank Water: Well

Room Information

Room Name Level
Bedroom 1 First
Bedroom 2 Second
Bedroom 3 Second
Bedroom 4 Second
Bedroom 5 Basement
Kitchen First
Dining Room First
Great Room First
Laundry First
Family Room Basement
Den Second
Media Room Basement
Sunroom Second
Other Room Basement
IDX
Listing Office: LandVest, Inc.
Selling Office: Portside Real Estate Group
Last Updated: August - 19 - 2025
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