Property Attributes
- MLS#1663565
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Active
- CountyHancock
- CityMount Desert
- Zip04662
- StyleCottage, Shingle
- Year Built1920
- Taxes$ 17296
- Price$ 3,750,000
- Bedrooms8
- Full Bathrooms4
- Half Bathrooms2
- Sqr Footage4224
- Lot Size4.07 Acres
Data Source:
Maine Listings (MREIS)
Property Description
'Birchcroft', a c.1920 classic Fred Savage shingle style cottage encompassing 4.07+/- private acres high on Asticou Hill Trail above Northeast Harbor, with 8-bedrooms, 4-baths, and vast porches overlooking gardens and an expansive lawn. Renovated over the years to modern times and comfort, while still embracing graceful antiquity. With expansive porches front and back, an elegant living room, library, and a grand dining room with diamond mullions windows, all together are perfect for friends and family gatherings throughout the seasons. Abutting Land Garden Preserve conservation areas and gardens to the South, Asticou Gardens moments away, and Acadia's mountains to the North, outdoor enjoyment is endless! 'Birchcroft ' offers timeless elegance and comfort fostering precious time together, coupled with the joys of Acadia by land and sea.
General Features
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
|---|---|
| Zoning | R1 |
| Electric | On Site,Circuit Breakers |
| Tax Year | 2026 |
| County | Hancock |
| Property Type | Residential |
| HOA | false |
| Status | Active |
| City | Mount Desert |
| Lot Size Units | Acres |
| Lot Size Square Feet | 177289.2 |
| Tax Annual Amount | 17296.01 |
| Standard Status | Active |
| Tax Lot | 65-01 |
| Body of Water | Northeast Harbor |
| Virtual Tour | https://unbranded.visithome.ai/EYzyuS5PocovRvqA2P7EQf?mu=ft |
| Heating | Oil,Wood,Baseboard,Direct Vent Furnace,Hot Water,Radiator |
| Cooling | None |
| Property Subtype | Single Family Residence |
| Garage Y/N | true |
| Land Lease Y/N | false |
| Roof | Fiberglass,Shingle |
| Garage Spaces | 1 |
| Architectural Style | Cottage,Shingle |
| Construction Materials | Wood Frame,Shingle Siding,Wood Siding |
| Year Built | 1920 |
| Attached Garage | false |
| Total Rooms | 14 |
| Full Baths | 4 |
Interior Features
| Total Baths | 6 |
|---|---|
| Air Conditioning Y/N | false |
| Heating Y/N | true |
| Basement | Interior Entry,Walk-Out Access,Daylight,Finished,Unfinished |
| Flooring | Tile,Wood,Linoleum |
| Total Fireplaces | 2 |
| Fireplace Y/N | true |
| Above Grade Finished Area | 4224 |
| Half Baths | 2 |
| Total Bedrooms | 8 |
Exterior Features
| Parking Features | Paved,5 - 10 Spaces,Off Street,Detached |
|---|---|
| Lot Features | Abuts Conservation,Rural,Level,Open Lot,Rolling Slope,Landscaped,Wooded |
| Water Source | Private,Well |
| Lot Size Area | 4.07 |
| Lot Size Acres | 4.07 |
| Road Surface Type | Paved |
| Lot Size Source | Public Records |
| Waterfront Y/N | false |
| Building Area Total | 4224 |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
Property vs Single Family Average in 04662
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