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Key Details
Sold Price $495,000
Property Type Residential
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Sold
Square Footage 2,298 sqft
MLS Listing ID 1605644
Sold Date 12/19/24
Style Cape
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
HOA Y/N No
Abv Grd Liv Area 2,298
Originating Board Maine Listings
Year Built 1795
Annual Tax Amount $2,380
Tax Year 2023
Lot Size 8.200 Acres
Acres 8.2
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Property Description
Historic Cape in Castine, Maine.
Built in 1795, this beautifully restored and expanded residence is one of the oldest homes in Castine. With 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, this quintessential Antique Cape combines timeless architectural details with modern amenities. The first floor boasts a spacious primary suite with a private bath, and the home features a large dining room, living room, great room, and den. Four working fireplaces and original wide plank floors add to the home's historic charm. A wall of west-facing windows and doors opens onto a generous stone patio, offering stunning
mountain views and abundant natural light. Set on over 8.2 acres, the property is surrounded by mature trees, shrubs, perennial gardens, and even features a pond. The established plantings and gardens provide a serene and private retreat. Castine itself, with its rich history dating back to the early 1600s, offers a vibrant community steeped in historical significance. This home perfectly captures the essence of New England living, blending historical integrity with modern comforts.
Location
State ME
County Hancock
Zoning Rural
Rooms
Basement Bulkhead, Partial, Exterior Entry, Exterior Only, Unfinished
Primary Bedroom Level First
Bedroom 2 Second
Bedroom 3 Second
Living Room First
Dining Room First
Kitchen First
Interior
Interior Features 1st Floor Primary Bedroom w/Bath, Bathtub
Heating Forced Air, Baseboard
Cooling None
Fireplaces Number 4
Fireplace Yes
Appliance Gas Range
Laundry Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
Exterior
Parking Features 5 - 10 Spaces, Gravel
Garage Spaces 1.0
View Y/N No
Roof Type Shingle
Accessibility Roll-in Shower
Garage Yes
Building
Lot Description Level, Open Lot, Rolling Slope, Landscaped, Wooded, Pasture, Rural
Foundation Granite, Slab
Sewer Septic Existing on Site
Water Well
Architectural Style Cape
Structure Type Wood Siding,Wood Frame
Others
Energy Description Wood, Oil
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