The Ledges at Whittemore House, a landmark Ralph Adams Cram seaside estate perched magnificently and exclusively above Milbury Cove in the storybook hamlet of York Harbor. Enter through the stone pillars down the meandering private drive with its lush vegetation and perennial gardens gracing either side and you're soon met with the grandness of Whittemore House – privately and elegantly sited on its manicured 2.25 acre grounds, just as Cram intended. With deeded access to Milbury Cove and its secluded pebble beach and steps to the Harbor Cliff Walk that take you to the sands of Harbor Beach, the options for an active seaside lifestyle are sundry. 8 bedrooms, 8 fireplaces, a 3-floor passenger elevator, numerous grand living rooms and dining areas reminiscent of the Gatsby era, and an additional 3rd story Guest Kitchen, allow for plenty of room to gather and entertain with family and friends. Surfing, moonlit beach walks, private lobster bakes, and daily sunrises and sunsets against the backdrop of the Atlantic Ocean are yours. Short walk to area restaurants and shops. The marina and private York Golf and Tennis Club are just a 5 minute drive away. Property includes 3 legal lots of record-see survey. Parcel A (.57ac;) and Parcel B (.35ac) are buildable lots. Parcel C (1.3ac) with main house, garage and potential for accessory dwelling unit. Located 50 minutes from the Portland International Jetport and little more than an hour from Logan.
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Listed by:
Jane S Chase,
Legacy Properties Sotheby's Int'l Realty 207-780-8900,
Jim Nadeau,
Legacy Properties Sotheby's Int'l Realty
Bought with: 207 Prime Properties, LLC
$3,524,500
559 York Street, York, ME 03909
8beds
5,710sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1889
2.25 Acres Lot
$3,524,500 Zestimate®
$617/sqft
$-- Estimated rent
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: November 03, 2021 at 08:03am
Listed by:
Jane S Chase,
Legacy Properties Sotheby's Int'l Realty 207-780-8900,
Jim Nadeau,
Legacy Properties Sotheby's Int'l Realty
Bought with:
Jennifer B Walker
207 Prime Properties, LLC
Source: PrimeMLS,MLS#: 4873811
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 8
- Bathrooms: 7
- Full bathrooms: 5
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Oil, Baseboard, Hot Water, Radiator
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Range Hood, Electric Range, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: 1st Floor Laundry
Features
- Dining Area, Passenger Elevator, In-Law Suite, Kitchen/Dining, Primary BR w/ BA, Other, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-in Pantry, Wet Bar
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Windows: Drapes, Window Treatments
- Basement: Concrete Floor,Interior Entry
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, 3+ Fireplaces
Interior area
- Total structure area: 6,363
- Total interior livable area: 5,710 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 5,710
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Gravel, Driveway, Garage, On Site, Parking Spaces 11 - 20, Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: 1st Floor 1/2 Bathroom, 1st Floor Hrd Surfce Flr, Accessibility Features, Bathroom w/Tub, Kitchen w/5 Ft. Diameter, 1st Floor Laundry
Features
- Levels: 3
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Patio, Covered Porch, Enclosed Porch
- Exterior features: Deck, Garden, ROW to Water, Storage
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Beach Access, Waterfront, Tidal
- Body of water: Atlantic Ocean
- Frontage length: Road frontage: 622
Lot
- Size: 2.25 Acres
- Features: Landscaped, Other, Sidewalks, Views, Near Country Club, Near Golf Course, Near Paths, Near Shopping, Near Hospital
Details
- Zoning description: RES-4
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Frame, Shingle Siding
- Foundation: Granite
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1889
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Utilities for property: Underground Utilities
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: York
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Paved