Current Price:$3,980,000List Date:7/12/2024Last 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.
Status: ActiveOriginal List Price: 4985000List Price: $3,980,000Current Price: $3,980,000
Property Information
Surveyed: NoSeasonal: Yes# Rooms: 8# Bedrooms: 4# Fireplaces: 3Total Full Baths: 2Total Baths: 2Year Built: 1914SqFt Finished Above Grade: 2500SqFt Finished Total: 2500SqFt Source: Public RecordsGarage: YesGarage Spaces: 2Lot Size Acres +/-: 11.42Source of Acreage: OtherAcreage Other Source: GIS
Water Info
Water Frontage: YesWaterfront Amount: 3987Water Frontage Owned: 3987Water View: YesWater Body Name: Johns BayIsland: Yes
Source of Water Frontage
Waterfront Other Source: GIS
Property Features
Site: Level; Open; Rolling/Sloping; WoodedLocation: Near Country Club; RuralRoads: Private RoadSource of Water Frontage: OtherWater Body Type: Bay; Cove; OceanRecreational Water: OceanfrontView: ScenicStyle: OtherConstruction: Masonry; Wood FrameBasement: Unfinished; Walk-Out AccessBasement Entry: InteriorRoof: ShingleExterior: StuccoHeat System: Baseboard; Hot WaterHeat Fuel: PropaneWater Heater: Off Heating SystemCooling: NoneFloors: Tile; WoodDriveway: GravelParking: 1 - 4 Spaces; Off SiteVehicle Storage: 2 Car; Detached; Storage AboveOther Structures: Outbuilding; Shed(s)Electric: FusesGas: BottledSewer: Private Sewer; Septic Design Available; Septic TankWater: Private; Well
Room Information
KitchenLevel: First Living RoomLevel: First Dining RoomLevel: First Bedroom 1Level: Second Bedroom 2Level: Second Bedroom 3Level: Second Bedroom 4Level: Second OfficeLevel: Second