For the first time in decades this prestigious incomparable estate is available. The elegance and phenomenally comfortable scale and feel of the house and grounds can not be overstated. The property has been immaculately improved and diligently maintained. All the living area rooms and bedrooms overlook Penobscot Bay. It is impossible to describe this property without featuring the irresistible and grand west-facing porch. The private west-facing deep water dock, the island water taxi, private charter services, the municipal airport, or the Islesboro ferry provide options for access. The 4+ acres includes 800+ feet of shore frontage, a beach, heated in-ground pool, carriage house with 1 bedroom year round apartment, greenhouse, cultivated gardens, landscaping, 3 car garage, robust and blazing fast internet, and countless features and amenities. 738 Pendleton Point Road, 2 acres and the location of the private well and is included in this offering. A right of first refusal may be available to negotiate for Cove Cottage also at 188 Aldrich Road. This is a year round 3 bedroom 2 bath house with 2000 sq feet living area and includes the finest finishes and details; on 2.5 acres with tidal frontage.
Active under contract
$8,500,000
188 Aldrich Road, Islesboro, ME 04848
15beds
13,200sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1908
4.3 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$644/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Heated in-ground poolFinest finishes and detailsTidal frontageWest-facing porchCultivated gardens
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- on Zillow |
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: April 15, 2025 at 09:25am
Listed by:
Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty
Source: Maine Listings,MLS#: 1569095

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 15
- Bathrooms: 17
- Full bathrooms: 16
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1
- Level: First
Bedroom 2
- Level: First
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
Bedroom 5
- Level: Second
Bedroom 6
- Level: Second
Other
- Level: Second
Other
- Level: Second
Other
- Level: Second
Other
- Level: Second
Other
- Level: Third
Other
- Level: Third
Dining room
- Level: First
Family room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Laundry
- Level: First
Library
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Office
- Level: First
Sunroom
- Level: First
Heating
- Steam
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Washer, Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dryer, Dishwasher, Cooktop
- Laundry: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
Features
- Walk-In Closet(s), 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Primary Bedroom w/Bath, Attic, Bathtub, Other, Pantry, Shower, Storage, Primary Bedroom w/Bath
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 9
Interior area
- Total structure area: 13,200
- Total interior livable area: 13,200 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 13,200
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: 21+ Spaces, Gravel, Detached
- Garage spaces: 3
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: In Ground
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Scenic
- Waterfront features: Bay
- Body of water: Penobscot Bay
- Frontage length: Waterfrontage: 880,Waterfrontage Owned: 880
Lot
- Size: 4.3 Acres
- Features: Near Golf Course, Near Public Beach
Details
- Zoning: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding, Wood Frame
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1908
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Private, Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Fire System, Security System
Location
- Region: Islesboro
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $644/sqft
- Annual tax amount: $52,038
- Date on market: 8/17/2023
- Road surface type: Gravel
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