This classic home and guest cottage are set on over six acres, toward the end of a private road on the western shore of Islesboro, boasting spectacular sunsets and 355 feet of shore frontage. The property is a perfect island getaway! The main home features an open concept living area opening up to an expansive porch and deck, with retractable awning, overlooking established perennial gardens out to the bay. On the first floor is the living room with fireplace, dining room, kitchen, and breakfast area. There are two bedrooms with potential for a third bedroom in a room that is currently set up as an office and craft room. There is a full bath and laundry closet. The first floor is approximately 1,566 sf. There is also an attached 2-car garage with unfinished storage space above. The second floor has approximately 1,292 sf of unfinished space with insulation and electricity, and is ready for your finishing! Across the lawn, there is a self-sufficient two story guest cottage which has a deck overlooking the water. It's just right for guest overflow or rental income. 2 bedrooms, 1 full bath. Enjoy this property's sprawling lawn, or head off over a little bridge over the creek and explore the woods. The beach is perfect for strolling, beach combing, wading. Boaters will love this home as it is an ideal spot for sailors and motor boaters. Bay Shore Lane is a private road with almost no traffic. This property has 1GB fiber optic broadband internet with booster for good coverage in both home and cottage, wired for phone (land line), TV antenna for local channels and Direct TV dish. Some accessibility features too.
Closed
$1,100,000
246 Bay Shore Lane, Islesboro, ME 04848
5beds
2,518sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1996
6.2 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$437/sqft
$2,576 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: January 13, 2025 at 07:11pm
Listed by:
Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with:
Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty
Source: Maine Listings,MLS#: 1552440

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Closet
- Level: First
Bedroom 1
- Features: Closet
- Level: Second
Bedroom 1
- Features: Closet
- Level: First
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Level: First
Dining room
- Level: First
Dining room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Features: Built-in Features, Wood Burning Fireplace
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Other
- Level: First
Other
- Level: Second
Other
- Level: Second
Heating
- Other, Direct Vent Heater
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Washer, Refrigerator, Electric Range, Dryer
- Laundry: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, Attic, Other, Shower
- Basement: Crawl Space,Exterior Entry,Bulkhead,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,518
- Total interior livable area: 2,518 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,518
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: 5 - 10 Spaces, Gravel, On Site, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
- Fencing: Fenced
- Waterfront features: Cove
- Body of water: Marshall Cove, Penobscot Bay
- Frontage length: Waterfrontage: 352,Waterfrontage Owned: 352
Lot
- Size: 6.20 Acres
- Features: Level, Open Lot, Rolling Slope, Wooded, Other, Rural
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Zoning: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding, Shingle Siding, Wood Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1996
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic Existing on Site
- Water: Private, Well
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Islesboro
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Gravel
Services availability

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