Lts 23A&24 Birch Island, South Bristol, ME 04568

$3,980,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 2,500 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 497,455 Status: Active
Current Price: $3,980,000 List Date: 7/12/2024 Last Modified: 7/11/2025

Description

Birch Island is a spectacular and historic island estate in a stunning setting with panoramic views of Johns Bay towards Pemaquid Point and out to the open ocean. The 11.42± acre island sanctuary offers a unique blend of natural beauty and historic significance that work together to promote a coveted Maine experience. Accessed by a private, gated footbridge from the mainland, the property includes a charming and historic main house, a guest cabin, and additional versatile outbuildings. The main house, fondly referred to as the Emily Means House, is an architecturally significant residence designed by New York City architect Samuel R.T. Very for horticulturalist Emily Means. The interior of the home is both comfortable and elegant, with period details that have been lovingly incorporated into generations of family gatherings. Maintained walking paths connect the buildings and meander through areas of attractive woods and historic gardens, offering varying vantage points for enjoying the views. 3,987± feet of shoreline consists of rocky ledge dotted with tidal pools, a lovely cove, and several pocket sand and pebble beaches. Birch Island, private yet located just a stone's throw from Rutherford Island in South Bristol, is being offered for sale for the first time in over 80 years.

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More Information MLS# 1595695

Property Sub-Type

Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence

Location Information

Street #: Lts 23A&24 Street Name: Birch Island County: Lincoln Town: South Bristol State/Province: ME Zip Code: 04568 Leased Land: No Book: 4941/4941 Page: 60/62 Map: 10 Lot: 24 and 23A Zoning: Shoreland Zoning Overlay: Unknown Association: No Full Tax Amount $: 17043.61 Tax Year: 2023 Geo Lat: 43.848701 Geo Lon: -69.549378

Contract Information

Status: Active Original List Price: 4985000 List Price: $3,980,000 Current Price: $3,980,000

Property Information

Surveyed: No Seasonal: Yes # Rooms: 8 # Bedrooms: 4 # Fireplaces: 3 Total Full Baths: 2 Total Baths: 2 Year Built: 1914 SqFt Finished Above Grade: 2500 SqFt Finished Total: 2500 SqFt Source: Public Records Garage: Yes Garage Spaces: 2 Lot Size Acres +/-: 11.42 Source of Acreage: Other Acreage Other Source: GIS

Water Info

Water Frontage: Yes Waterfront Amount: 3987 Water Frontage Owned: 3987 Water View: Yes Water Body Name: Johns Bay Island: Yes

Source of Water Frontage

Waterfront Other Source: GIS

Property Features

Site: Level; Open; Rolling/Sloping; Wooded Location: Near Country Club; Rural Roads: Private Road Source of Water Frontage: Other Water Body Type: Bay; Cove; Ocean Recreational Water: Oceanfront View: Scenic Style: Other Construction: Masonry; Wood Frame Basement: Unfinished; Walk-Out Access Basement Entry: Interior Roof: Shingle Exterior: Stucco Heat System: Baseboard; Hot Water Heat Fuel: Propane Water Heater: Off Heating System Cooling: None Floors: Tile; Wood Driveway: Gravel Parking: 1 - 4 Spaces; Off Site Vehicle Storage: 2 Car; Detached; Storage Above Other Structures: Outbuilding; Shed(s) Electric: Fuses Gas: Bottled Sewer: Private Sewer; Septic Design Available; Septic Tank Water: Private; Well

Room Information

Kitchen Level: First Living Room Level: First Dining Room Level: First Bedroom 1 Level: Second Bedroom 2 Level: Second Bedroom 3 Level: Second Bedroom 4 Level: Second Office Level: Second
Listing Office: LandVest, Inc.
Last Updated: July - 11 - 2025
Lts 23A&24 Birch Island, South Bristol, ME 04568- MLS# 1595695
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