1830 Maine farmhouse transformed into a contemporary house by architect-owner, the late Philip Briggs. Extraordinary attention to design and historic preservation. Large, two-over-two windows, matching the original window design, flood the kitchen, dining, and living room areas with light and air. Slotted wood radiator covers add a signature design element in the living room and first floor master bedroom suite. Sunlit studio off the kitchen. Large deck for entertaining has access from the living room and studio. Elegant first floor master bedroom and bath. Wood floors throughout. Sitting room with wood stove and original tin ceiling. First floor office with built-in shelves. Three upstairs bedrooms and full tiled bath. An attached barn has one bay for car storage, large workshop areas, and an apartment with bath and small kitchen upstairs. Two story boat barn with partial plexiglass roof for natural light. 13.2 acre lot with pond, stone walls, established perennial gardens.
Single-familyProperty Type
1830Year Built
13.2 acresLot Size
$299Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Jillson Knowles• The Christopher Group, LLC
Listed by Judith McGeorge• The Christopher Group, LLC
Bought with Jillson Knowles• The Christopher Group, LLC
Washer, Wall Oven, Refrigerator, Microwave, Gas Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
Flooring: Wood
Other Equipment: Satellite Dish, Generator, Cable
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: 1st Floor Laundry, Main Level
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Clapboard, Wood Frame
Foundation Details: Stone
Total Building Area (Sq. Ft.): 3,500
Exterior Features
Patio & Porch Features: Deck
Animal Containment System
Other Structures: Shed(s), Barn(s)
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Security Features: Security System
Year Built: 1830
Above-Grade Finished Area (Sq. Ft.): 3,500
Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): $574,992
Lot Size (Acres): 13.2
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Well Landscaped, Pasture/Field, Open, Level, Rural
Zoning: Residential
Waterfront Information
Waterfront: Yes
Water Body Name: Birch Pond
Water Body Type: Pond
Water View: Yes
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $2,071
Tax Year: 2018
Utilities
Utility Information
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Hot Air
Has Cooling
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Septic Tank, Private Sewer
Utilities On: No
Water Source: Well, Private
Water Heater: Off Heating System, Tankless
Location
HOA Information
Pets Allowed: No Restrictions
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 191 Bay Road, Brooklin, ME 04616
Directions: From Blue Hill rotary take South Street (Rte 172) 2.5 miles to left on Falls Bridge Road (Rte 175). Drive 8.4 miles to 191 Bay Road, Brooklin on your left.
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,500
Stories: —
Parking Spaces: 5
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 13.2 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1830
Year Renovated: —
County: Hancock County
APN: 677098
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: Views, Waterfront
Home facts updated by owner on Aug 24, 2019
Around this home
Schools
Brooklin School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 88° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
67% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 7.6 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$995,000 – $1.20M
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