2 W Shore RD, Hancock, ME 04640
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2 W Shore RD, Hancock, ME 04640
2 W Shore RD, Hancock, ME 04640
2 W Shore RD, Hancock, ME 04640
2 W Shore RD, Hancock, ME 04640
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Nathan Norton

Nathan Norton

+1(207) 798-1544
Listed by Marjorie Turner True North Realty, Inc.
$ 2,200,000
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2 W Shore RD Hancock, ME 04640

4 Beds

2 Baths

1,431 SqFt

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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 1,431 sqft

Price per Sqft $1,537

MLS Listing ID 1680563

Bedrooms 4

Full Baths 1

Half Baths 1

HOA Y/N No

Year Built 1881

Tax Year 2026

Lot Size 8,712 Sqft

Acres 0.2

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

Source Maine Listings

Land Area 1431

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

Location

State ME

County Hancock

Zoning Shoreland

Body of Water Frenchmans Bay

Rooms

Other Rooms Outbuilding

Basement Exterior Entry, Walk-Out Access, Full, Unfinished

Interior

Interior Features 1st Floor Bedroom, Attic, Bathtub, Storage

Heating Oil, Wood, Forced Air, Other

Cooling None

Flooring Wood

Fireplaces Number 1

Fireplace Yes

Appliance Dryer, Microwave, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer

Laundry Main Level

Exterior

Parking Features No Driveway, 1 - 4 Spaces

Waterfront Description Deeded,Oceanfront,Waterfront Deep

View Scenic

Roof Type Composition,Shingle

Porch Porch

Garage No

Building

Lot Description Neighborhood, Level, Open Lot, Rolling Slope

Foundation Pillar/Post/Pier, Poured Concrete

Water Private, Well

Architectural Style Cottage

Schools

School District Hancock Public Schools

Others

Tax ID 2WestShoreDriveHancockME04640

Maine MLS (MREIS) IDX

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2 W Shore RD