Crow's Nest: An exceptionally rare waterfront offering. This 1938 shingle-style 6-bedroom, 5-bath cottage was masterfully designed, built, and positioned at the water's edge to offer unparalleled water views. Strategically located on a cobblestone beach and bold rock point, this 2.2 acre property offers absolute privacy with over 365' of shorefront. The formal floor plan was specifically designed to interact with the surrounding natural world. With over 4,500 sq. ft. of living space positioned just a few feet from the shore, Crow's Nest stands alone in its proximity to the water. The original owners ensured that the lapping ocean waters could be heard from nearly every bedroom. This historic cottage offers unobstructed water views of the Eastern Way, Bear Island, and the Western Way. A detached 2-car garage, mooring, and deeded, shared dock are also included.
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$6,200,000
8 Wheelwright Way, Mount Desert, ME 04660
6beds
4,597sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1938
2.25 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$1,349/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Cobblestone beachFormal floor planDeeded shared dockAbsolute privacyWaterfront offeringBold rock pointUnobstructed water views
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Listing updated: August 15, 2025 at 12:50pm
Listed by:
Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty
Source: Maine Listings,MLS#: 1634483

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
Bedroom 5
- Level: Second
Bedroom 6
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Level: First
Great room
- Features: Built-in Features, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Wood Burning Fireplace
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Other
- Level: First
Other
- Level: First
Other
- Level: First
Other
- Level: First
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Washer, Refrigerator, Microwave, Gas Range, Electric Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
- Laundry: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
Features
- Elevator, Attic, Bathtub, Pantry, Storage
- Flooring: Wood, Other
- Basement: Interior,Walk-Out Access,Partial,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,597
- Total interior livable area: 4,597 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 4,597
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: 5 - 10 Spaces, Gravel, Detached, Off Street
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio, Porch
- Body of water: Atlantic Ocean
- Frontage length: Waterfrontage: 365,Waterfrontage Owned: 365
Lot
- Size: 2.25 Acres
- Features: Open Lot, Level, Wooded, Near Golf Course, Near Town
Details
- Parcel number: MTDSM003L041
- Zoning: SR2
- Other equipment: Internet Access Available
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Shingle
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Shingle Siding, Wood Frame
- Foundation: Granite, Concrete Perimeter, Slab
- Roof: Other,Shingle,Wood
Condition
- Year built: 1938
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Septic Tank, Private Sewer
- Water: Well, Private
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Mount Desert
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,349/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $5,436,300
- Annual tax amount: $55,008
- Date on market: 8/15/2025
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