Waterfront
Address
2 Shore Road, Hancock, ME
Price
$ 2,200,000
Property Attributes
- MLS#1680563
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Active
- CountyHancock
- CityHancock
- Zip04640
- StyleCottage
- Year Built1881
- Taxes$ 10685
- Price$ 2,200,000
- Bedrooms4
- Full Bathrooms1
- Half Bathrooms1
- Sqr Footage1431
- Lot Size0.2 Acres
Data Source:
Maine Listings (MREIS)
Property Description
At the tip of historic Hancock Point, where Frenchman Bay opens to an extraordinary panorama of Mount Desert Island, the Porcupine Islands and Cadillac Mountain, stands a remarkable piece of Maine's coastal history. Built circa 1881 by Bangor attorney William Doane, this enchanting Victorian cottage dates to the earliest years of Hancock Point's summer community. According to the Hancock Historical Society, Doane was the law partner of Mr. Boardman, who built the neighboring cottage. A surviving photograph of the Doane family gathered here in May 1882 offers a rare glimpse into the property's earliest days. The cottage remained with the Doane family until the first decade of the 20th century, when it was purchased by John Harlow. It remained in the Harlow family for more than six decades before being sold to the Bever family in 1972—a history of remarkably few owners and generations drawn to this special place. Today, the cottage retains the warmth and character that make historic Maine summer homes so treasured. Original woodwork, inviting living spaces, a fireplace and wraparound porch recall another era, while approximately 1,431 square feet offers four bedrooms and one-and-a-half baths, providing wonderful space for family and summer guests. Yet even nearly 145 years after the Doane family first gathered here, the view remains the property's defining feature. From its exceptional position on Hancock Point, the cottage looks across Frenchman Bay to the Porcupine Islands, Mount Desert Island and the unmistakable summit of Cadillac Mountain. Morning light over the water, islands seemingly suspended in the bay, passing boats and the mountains beyond create a panorama that is difficult to capture in photographs—and even harder to forget once experienced. Hancock Point remains a treasured coastal community steeped in history and generations of summer tradition. This is more than an opportunity to purchase waterfront property. It is an invitation to become th
General Features
| Sewer | Private Sewer,Septic Tank |
|---|---|
| Zoning | Shoreland |
| Electric | Circuit Breakers |
| Tax Year | 2026 |
| County | Hancock |
| Property Type | Residential |
| HOA | false |
| Status | Active |
| City | Hancock |
| Lot Size Units | Acres |
| Lot Size Square Feet | 8712 |
| Tax Annual Amount | 10685 |
| Standard Status | Active |
| Tax Lot | 13 |
| View | Scenic |
| Body of Water | Frenchmans Bay |
| Virtual Tour | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VcIjRBxzd0E |
| Heating | Oil,Wood,Forced Air,Other |
| Cooling | None |
| Property Subtype | Single Family Residence |
| Garage Y/N | false |
| Land Lease Y/N | false |
| Pets Allowed | No Restrictions |
| High School District | Hancock Public Schools |
| Roof | Composition,Shingle |
| Architectural Style | Cottage |
| Construction Materials | Wood Frame,Clapboard,Shingle Siding,Wood Siding |
| Year Built | 1881 |
| Attached Garage | false |
| Total Rooms | 8 |
| Full Baths | 1 |
| Appliances | Dryer,Microwave,Gas Range,Refrigerator,Washer |
| Other Structures | Outbuilding |
| Patio/Porch Features | Porch |
| Occupancy Type | Owner |
Interior Features
| Total Baths | 2 |
|---|---|
| Air Conditioning Y/N | false |
| Heating Y/N | true |
| Basement | Exterior Entry,Walk-Out Access,Full,Unfinished |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Total Fireplaces | 1 |
| Fireplace Y/N | true |
| Above Grade Finished Area | 1431 |
| Half Baths | 1 |
| Total Bedrooms | 4 |
| Interior Amenities | 1st Floor Bedroom,Attic,Bathtub,Storage |
| Laundry Features | Main Level |
Exterior Features
| Parking Features | No Driveway,1 - 4 Spaces |
|---|---|
| Lot Features | Neighborhood,Level,Open Lot,Rolling Slope |
| Water Source | Private,Well |
| Lot Size Area | 0.2 |
| Lot Size Acres | 0.2 |
| Road Surface Type | Paved |
| Lot Size Source | Public Records |
| Waterfront Y/N | true |
| Building Area Total | 1431 |
| Foundation Details | Pillar/Post/Pier,Poured Concrete |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
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