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23 Bowen Road
Kittery ME, 03904
$3,000,000
Closed
4 Beds
2 Baths
1,704 sqft
Residential
Built in 1790
Courtesy of Keller Williams Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty
Saltwater breezes blow across a lupine-painted meadow and out to sea. An artist pauses his brush to let the clouds pass over Whaleback Light, as a tiny white boat sails across the river. The Isles of Shoals hovers on the horizon in the summer sun while fox kits play in the grass. These are stolen moments in time, captured, at the historic Maine home and studio of the late painter Russell Cheney and his partner, F.O. Mathiessen. For the first time in over 100 years, this quintessential 1790 Maine Coast Cottage is available to the public, having been lovingly cared for by family and friends since the turn of the Century. This truly special home retains almost all of it's original charm in cozy rooms, with original mantles, doors, wide plank floors, a perfect screen porch, and views of the water from every room. The first floor includes 2 bedrooms with a joined full bath and laundry, and sitting room with a woodstove and unobstructed views out to sea. The cottage kitchen has plenty of storage, and the dining room provides an intimate gathering space for a candlelight dinner. The library offers a quiet office nook. Tucked into the second floor are 2 more bedrooms with waterviews, a full bath with clawfoot tub and a den. The detached artist studio is flooded with light, and retains a stunning hearth with a woodstove and plenty of space to create, host guests, have game night and more. The landscape has been kept as a natural meadow, with mature fruit trees & mowed paths down to the waters edge. There is a small beach at lower tides, perfect for launching a kayak or your dingy to your boat mooring. A dock may be possible with town approval. While this 18th Century home would likely benefit from 21st Century updates, its past deserves a future steward with a preservationist heart that appreciates the simple pleasures to be found here, just as artists and writers have delighted in her spirit for Centuries with pure inspiration that can only be felt in such a magical place.
1532539
MLSⓇ ID
March 22, 2024
Updated
Map
23 Bowen Road
Kittery ME, 03904
Interior Features
Bedrooms
4 Beds
Bathrooms
2 Baths
Interior Features
1 st Floor Bedroom, 1 st Floor Primary Bedroom w/Bath, Bathtub, Shower, Storage
Appliances
Washer, Refrigerator, Electric Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
Laundry Description
Laundry - 1 st Floor, Main Level
Fireplace
Yes
Cooling
No
Cooling Description
None
Heating
Yes
Heating Description
Stove, Forced Air
Exterior/Building Features
Lot Size
0.85 Acres
Lot Features
Level, Open Lot, Rolling Slope, Near Golf Course, Near Public Beach, Near Shopping, Near Turnpike/Interstate, Near Town, Neighborhood
Architectual Style
Cape
Roof
Shingle
Sewer
Public Sewer
School Information
School District
Kittery Public Schools
Other Property Details
Taxes
$21,217
Tax Frequency
Annually
Garage
Yes
Garage Spaces
1
Parking
1 - 4 Spaces, Gravel
View
Yes
View Description
Scenic
County
York
Water Source
Public
Pool
No
Waterfront
Yes
Zoning
R-U
Buyer Agency Compensation
2%
Listing History
Date | Event | Price |
---|---|---|
10/13/2023 | Sold | $3,000,000 |
Listing Contact: 603-610-8500
Bought with Anne Erwin Sotheby's International Realty and Listed by Keller Williams Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty
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