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
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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 cleared starting at the ridgeline with an elevation of 1860'. Located minutes from the vibrant village of Bethel known for its rich history, welcoming community, and easy access to Sunday River. Enjoy skiing, hiking, mountain biking, golf, and some of New England's best fall foliage right from your doorstep.
26 West is being offered furnished.
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 |
Documents
IDX
Listing Office:
LandVest, Inc.
Selling Office:
Portside Real Estate Group
Last Updated: August - 19 - 2025
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