John Travolta's Stunning 1903 Shingle Style Mansion in Islesboro Island Now Priced at $4.25M

$4,250,000 | Built 1903 | 10,830 Sq. Ft. | 20 Beds | 7.5 Baths | 48.13 Acres

Islesboro, Maine, United States

John Travolta, the American actor, has lowered the asking price of his expansive summer home on Islesboro Island, Maine to $4.25 million. Originally listed for $5 million in February, this property was a cherished retreat for him and his late wife, actress Kelly Preston, who bought it shortly after their marriage in 1991, according to Mansion Global. The residence, built in 1903 by the architectural firm Peabody and Stearns, features 20 bedrooms and boasts scenic views of Penobscot Bay and the Atlantic Ocean, along with a deep-water dock at Sabbathday Harbor. The property was showcased in Architectural Digest in May 1999, highlighting the couple’s intent to provide a venue for their large family gatherings of over 50 members. They enlisted designer Christopher B. Boshears to create the ambiance reminiscent of an English country home, blending linens, damasks, and velvets. Travolta reflected in 1999 that the house was already outfitted with English antiques, of which thirty percent had been renovated for continued use. This 10,830 sq. ft. estate is situated privately at the northern end of Islesboro Island, showcasing a unique combination of Tudor Revival and shingle-style architectural elements.

Spanning 48.13 acres, some of which are preserved land under the Islesboro Island Trust, this property features stunning landscapes with ocean views, woodland walking paths leading to the waterfront, beach access, garden spaces, and a stunning entrance along a winding gravel road shaded by trees. The home’s design supports hosting large gatherings while being intimate enough for a single-family residence. Among the spacious entertaining areas is a striking living room with a large fieldstone fireplace, a custom-built bar, an inviting dining room with its own fireplace, and a well-appointed kitchen with a walk-in refrigerator and impressive pantry. Additionally, the first floor includes an office and laundry room. On the second floor, you find the master suite featuring a sun porch and an en suite bathroom equipped with a clawfoot tub and separate shower, along with 14 more bedrooms and four additional full bathrooms. The entire third floor is a whimsical children’s area, showcased by four distinct themed bedrooms, a full bathroom, a schoolhouse, a library, a diner, play structures, and a performance stage with props for ongoing fun. There are also two expansive sun porches and a bright back deck overlooking an in-ground swimming pool. The property has a detached barn for vehicle storage, where Travolta was known to keep a 1977 Rolls Royce. Additionally, he owns a private aviation estate in Ocala, Florida. This remarkable summer home is currently on the market for $4.25 million through Brian Wickenden of Legacy Properties Sotheby’s International Realty.