Originally the Firebarn for Fort McKinley, this beautiful 3 bedroom free standing home is set in the heart of the restored historic buildings on Diamond Cove. The exterior is original brick with a gorgeous slate-sided dormer and tower. Architect-designed renovation with attention to architectural and historical details are visible throughout this charming home. The walls are made of real plaster along with tasteful period details like beadboard wainscot, porcelain doorknobs, and hardwood floors throughout.
First floor is open and sunny with soaring ceilings in living room. The bright and airy galley kitchen offers a Jenn-Air range with integral grill, granite countertops, elegant white glass-fronted cabinets, bar with seating, and pantry closet. The open floor plan offers the perfect place to entertain! The light filled master bedroom is located on the first floor and offers deep, spacious closets providing lots of storage. A full bathroom is just next door and offers high ceilings and tiled floor and tub.
The second floor includes an amazing loft that is perfect as a third bedroom, office, den, or studio and overlooks the vast living space and dining area. The large second bedroom offers a half bath with built-in bookshelves. A small sunny room with built-in desk is located just off the bedroom. The Firebarn's original ladder leading up to a trap door and the top of the tower is located here as well. The top of the tower offers 360 degree views of a large private yard, landscaped parade ground, in ground swimming pool, beautiful white birch trees, and peeks of the ocean.
In close walking distance to swimming pool, tennis, private beaches, fitness center, restaurant, general store, marina, ferry dock, and many more island amenities. Monthly Association fees $573.
| Address: |
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248 Diamond Ave. (map) |
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Great Diamond Island, ME 04109 |
| Price: |
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$350,000 |
| Waterfront: |
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No |
| Waterview: |
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None |
| Bedrooms: |
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3 |
| Bathrooms: |
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1 1/2 |
| Lot Size: |
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.250 |
Square Feet
of
Living Space: |
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1803 |
| Year Built: |
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1850 |
| Year Round: |
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Yes |
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Fireplace/Woodstove: |
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| Heat Source: |
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Propane |
| MLS Number |
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960481 |
| Distance
to boat: |
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5 minutes |
| Distance
to beach: |
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5 minutes |
Distance
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Original brick exterior with slate-sided dormer and tower. The front entrance of the Firebarn has a covered entry and cobblestone patio. Peeks of the ocean off season. (enlarge)
This architect-designed interior offers soaring ceilings and towering windows that make the home airy and bright. (enlarge)
Sunny galley kitchen and open dining room offers granite countertops, beautiful cabinetry, Jenn-Air range with integral grill, bar for seating, and pantry closet. (enlarge)
Light filled Master bedroom is conveniently located on first level. This bedroom has deep, spacious closets along one wall providing lots of storage. (enlarge)
First floor level hallway offers convenient full bath beside the Master bedroom. (enlarge)
Built in bookcase in stairway displays architectural details. (enlarge)
Wide loft offers peeks of the ocean and crank out windows that let the ocean breezes in. (enlarge)
Spacious bedroom with 1/2 bath, small sitting area, storage, and beautiful views of back lawn and wooded areas. (enlarge)
View of spacious and light filled living area from loft. (enlarge)
Fireman's ladder leads to top of tower and offers 360 degree views of landscaped gardens, lawns, peeks of the ocean, and white birch trees. (enlarge)
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