#1619730, Listing office: Warren Realty
351 Mill Creek Rd Islesboro, ME 04848
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About 351 Mill Creek Rd
The Farrow-Farnsworth Home is an historic gem on about 40 acres overlooking Broad Cove and Gilkey Harbor on Islesboro island in Penobscot Bay, one of Maine's top cruising grounds. Two distinct homes are joined together seamlessly. One is a lovingly restored 1790's home and the other a spacious 1970's house. The original house, built by Revolutionary War soldier Josiah Farrow and home to generations of the Farnsworth family, retains its 18th-century character with hand-hewn beams, wide pumpkin pine floors, wainscoting, and fireplaces. The first floor includes an eat-in kitchen with a root, now wine cellar, pantry, and cozy hideaway loft above. A keeping room, now dining room with wood stove, parlor, bedroom with fireplace, full bathroom, and sun-filled office complete this level. Upstairs are two bedrooms, a bath, and a delightful landing area. Southwesterly views stretch across the meadow to the swimming pond, cove, harbor, and nearby islands; eastward are the gardens, stone patio, expansive lawn, and deep woods.The newer house features a great room, galley kitchen, and sitting room all which open to a large deck with water views. An inviting breakfast nook faces east. A two-story barn room with large wood stove serves multiple uses. Upstairs is a spacious bedroom with water views and ensuite bathroom.The property includes a two-car garage with workshop, storage, wood shed, and room above currently used as a studio, exercise space, and guest space. Complete this space with a kitchenette and bathroom for a guest apartment or in-law suite. The landscaping consists of mature plantings, rock gardens, fenced vegetable garden with raised beds and potting shed, plus trails to a private meadow, brook, and woods. Two dog kennels serve pets, and solar panels with an automatic generator ensure comfort. Ideally located near the ferry, health center, store, post office and community center, this unique property offers endless possibilities for your island lifestyle.
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- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Appliances: Other, Washer, Refrigerator, Microwave, Electric Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Wood, Vinyl
- Interior: In-Law Apartment, 1st Floor Bedroom, Bathtub, Other, Pantry, Shower, Storage
- Total Bedroom Count: 4
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking: 5 - 10 Spaces, Gravel, Detached
- View: Scenic
- Architectural Style: Cape Cod, New Englander
- Heating: Wood Stove, Other, Baseboard
- Cooling: None
- List Price: $1,388,000
- Lot: Landscaped, Pasture, Open Lot, Level, Wooded, Near Golf Course, Rural Area
- Year Built: 1979
- Living Area: 4,064 SqFt
- Lot Size: 37.4 Acres
- MLS Number: 1628117
- MLS Name: Maine Listings
- Office Name: Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty
- Office Phone: (207) 230-1003
- Office Email: info@legacysir.com
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Nearby schools
5
Captain Albert W. Stevens School
Public District PK-5
9.7 mi
•31 Elementary Ave
6
Camden-Rockport Elementary School
Public District KG-4
11.0 mi
•11 Childrens Way
4
Searsport Elementary School
Public District PK-5
11.9 mi
•30 Mortland Rd
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $56,071. Most Islesboro, ME residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. The most common type of family is single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.
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About 351 Mill Creek Rd
The listing price of 351 Mill Creek Rd property is $1,388,000.
The property 351 Mill Creek Rd is a house located in Islesboro, Maine, 04848.
Active Listing: 351 Mill Creek Rd is Active, which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 351 Mill Creek Rd are: Captain Albert W. Stevens School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Camden-Rockport Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Searsport Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Edna Drinkwater School (GreatSchools Rating 10/10), Camden-Rockport Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Lincolnville Central School (GreatSchools Rating 10/10), Islesboro Central School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Belfast Area High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Camden Hills Regional High School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10).
The property at 351 Mill Creek Rd has 4 bedrooms and 3 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 351 Mill Creek Rd is 4,064 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 351 Mill Creek Rd is 1979.
This home is located at 351 Mill Creek Rd in Islesboro, ME and zip code 04848. This 4,064 square foot home, which was built in 1979, sits on a 37.40 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. It is currently priced at $1,388,000.