$5,975,000 | Built 1907 | 9,896 Sq. Ft. | 9 Beds | 8.5+ Baths | 18.5 Acres
135 W Shore Dr, Islesboro, ME 04848
This magnificent property is situated on 18.5 acres along with 955 feet of diverse shoreline on Gilkey Harbor, offering breathtaking views to the west. Known as Sears Cottage, this historic estate was built in the early 1900s and showcases the Renaissance Revival architectural style. It features a stucco exterior and a prominent long, rectangular two-story structure with a hip roof and a sun porch at one end, accompanied by an ell at the northern side. The residence includes nine bedrooms, nine bathrooms, plus staff quarters and a carriage house/stable along with a reading room and a large deep-water dock equipped with floats. The house has been meticulously restored while preserving numerous original features, including eleven wood-burning fireplaces and exquisite woodwork throughout. The outdoor space reflects a classic Maine summer estate, beautifully landscaped with lawns, flowering shrubs, specimen trees, and a combination of formal and informal gardens surrounded by native Maine woods.
Additional features of the estate include a carriage house with stables, a cozy reading room, and an expansive deep-water dock with a ramp and floats located on Gilkey Harbor. Richard D. Sears from Boston, a prominent figure known for his achievements in lawn tennis and being the first American finalist at Wimbledon in the 1880s, commissioned the home in 1907. The current owners have carefully restored the property to uphold its classic character while seamlessly integrating modern vacation living comforts.
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Joseph Sortwell • [email protected] • (207) 706-6294
Terry Sortwell • [email protected] • (207) 236-3543
LandVest | Christie’s International Real Estate
Photography Credit: Darren Setlow
