8 Wheelwright Way, Mount Desert, ME 04660 (MLS# 1500362)

8 Wheelwright Way, Mount Desert, ME 04660

$5,900,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 6 Baths: 5 Square Footage: 4,597 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 95,832 Status: Closed
Current Price: $5,900,000 List Date: 7/13/2021 Last Modified: 1/08/2025

Overview

Description

Crow's Nest is an exceptionally rare waterfront offering, never having been to market. It is one of a few residential homes in Maine designed by Philadelphia architect Edmund Gilchrist. The strategically located 2.2 acre property offers absolute privacy. This 1938 shingle-style 6-bedroom/5-bath cottage was masterfully designed, built, and positioned at the water's edge to allow the formal floor plan to interact with the natural world surrounding it. A remarkable Music Room on the west side of the home completes this large residence where musical performances have taken place over the last 80 years. With over 4,500 sq. ft. of living space placed just a few feet from the shore, Crow's Nest stands alone in its proximity to the water. This historic cottage offers unobstructed water views of the Eastern Way, Bear Island, and the Western Way. 365' of private shorefront are a mix of accessible cobblestone beach and bold rock outcroppings. A detached 2-car garage, mooring, and deeded, shared d ...

Listing Details MLS# 1500362

Property Sub-Type

Property Sub-Type
Single Family Residence

Location Information

Street #
8
Street Name
Wheelwright
Street Type
Way
County
Hancock
Town
Mount Desert
State/Province
ME
Zip Code
04660
Leased Land
No
Book
2043
Page
114
Map
3
Lot
41
Zoning
SR2
Zoning Overlay
No
Association
No
Full Tax Amount $
31120
Tax Year
2020

Contract Information

Original List Price
6700000

Property Information

Surveyed
Yes
Seasonal
No
Deed
All
2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot
No
# Rooms
14
# Bedrooms
6
# Fireplaces
2
Total Full Baths
3
Total Half Baths
2
Total Baths
5
Color
Grey
Year Built
1938
SqFt Finished Above Grade
4597
SqFt Finished Total
4597
SqFt Source
Public Records
Garage
Yes
Garage Spaces
2
Lot Size Acres +/-
2.2
Source of Acreage
Deed
Road Frontage
No

Status Change Info

Pending Date
2021-07-21
Closed Date
2021-10-01
Closed Price
5900000

Water Info

Waterfront
Yes
Waterfront Amount
365
Water Frontage Owned
365
Water View
Yes
Water Body Name
Atlantic Ocean
Island
No

More Information

Appliances Included

Other Appliances
Refrigerator 2

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 2
Yes
Bedroom 2 Level
Second

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
Second

Bedroom 6

Bedroom 6
Yes
Bedroom 6 Level
Second

Dining Room

Dining Room
Yes
Dining Room Level
First

Great Room

Great Room
Yes
Great Room Level
First

Great Room Amenities

Built-Ins
Yes
Vaulted Ceiling
Yes
Wood Burning Fireplace
Yes

Kitchen

Kitchen
Yes
Kitchen Level
First

Living Room

Living Room
Yes
Living Room Level
First

Primary Bedroom

Primary Bedroom
Yes
Primary Bedroom Level
Second

Other Room 1

Other Room 1
Yes
Other Room 1 Level
First

Other Room 2

Other Room 2
Yes
Other Room 2 Level
First

Other Room 3

Other Room 3
Yes
Other Room 3 Level
First

Other Room 4

Other Room 4
Yes
Other Room 4 Level
First

Room Features

Built-Ins
Yes
Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Yes
Wood Burning Fireplace
Yes

Property Features

Site: Level; Open; Wooded Location: Near Country Club; Near Town Roads: Private Road Transportation: Deep Water Access; Major Road Access; Near Airport Source of Water Frontage: Public Records Water Body Type: Ocean Recreational Water: Boat Mooring; Deeded; Dock; Oceanfront; Waterfront Deep; Waterfront Tidal Appliances Included: Dishwasher; Dryer; Electric Range; Gas Range; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer Kitchen Countertop: Butcher Block; Other Style: Shingle Construction: Wood Frame Basement: Partial; Slab; Unfinished; Walk-Out Access Basement Entry: Interior Foundation Materials: Granite; Poured Concrete Roof: Other; Shingle; Wood Exterior: Shingle Siding Heat System: Forced Air Heat Fuel: Oil Water Heater: Oil Cooling: None Floors: Other; Wood Amenities: Attic; Bathtub; Elevator Passenger; Laundry - 1st Floor; Pantry; Storage Patio and Porch Features: Deck; Patio; Porch Equipment: Internet Access Available Driveway: Gravel Parking: 5 - 10 Spaces; Off Street Vehicle Storage: 2 Car; Detached Restrictions: No Restrictions Electric: Circuit Breakers Gas: No Gas Sewer: Other Water: Private; Well

Room Information

Room Name Level
Primary Bedroom Second
Bedroom 2 Second
Bedroom 3 Second
Bedroom 4 Second
Bedroom 5 Second
Bedroom 6 Second
Kitchen First
Dining Room First
Living Room First
Great Room First
Other Room First
Other Room 2 First
Other Room 3 First
Other Room 4 First
IDX
Listing Office: Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty
Selling Office: Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty
Last Updated: January - 08 - 2025
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