Westover at Seal Harbor

Westover at Seal Harbor

Regular price $5,500
Sale price $5,500 - Regular price $8,500

Description:This extraordinary gracious home, situated on a historic estate on one of the highest peaks of Ox Hill in Seal Harbor, offers majestic panoramic views of the Cranberry Isles, the Great Harbor of Mount Desert, and the inlets, harbors, mountains and ocean beyond. With magnificent views from rooms through out the house, several wooded acres to ensure privacy and serenity, and a commanding presence atop Ox Hill, this well maintained cottage boasts 11 Bedrooms and will easily accommodate larger gatherings. Westover was custom built between 1901 and 1902 by noted New York architect Grosvenor Atterbury of New York, who subsequently designed the well known Acadia National Park  Norman French style Gate Lodge on Jordan Pond Road as well as the signature Gatehouse near Lower Hadlock Pond in Northeast Harbor. As a rare and added delight, the Estate's grounds, gardens and landscape were designed by famed landscape architect Beatrix Farrand. Enjoy walks to the lovely and charming village Seal Harbor, discover Seal Harbor's town beach, venture out to explore the trails of Acadia National Park, then return to this exquisite mountain top retreat! Elegant and spacious, this family owned, stone and shingle style cottage with expansive views of the Harbor, surrounding islands, and distant mountains, seen from almost any window of the house, offers a wonderful way to revisit traditions and ways of summers past. Westover at Seal Harbor is a superb choice for you stay here on Mount Desert Island. 

Layout:  First Floor:  Front Entrance Hall and Foyer with Piano, sitting area, and grand spiral cypress staircase leading to second floor; sun filled Living Room with stone fireplace, large picture window, seating for 12, and with ocean views to the west; Dining room with stone fireplace and generous dining table offering seating for 8-10; Library/Office with desk, Fax machine, 3 in 1 Printer, Copier and WiFi Internet access and with full Bath with shower; grand, glass-enclosed Sun Room off the Living Room featuring panoramic ocean views ; spacious Kitchen with double stoves and refrigerators and with Cook's Pantry; Butler's pantry with refrigerator and dishwasher; casual Breakfast Room with access to outdoor Deck; large Laundry Room with ping pong table; backstairs to second floor. Second Floor:  Beautiful round Tower Room with King Bed and with private Full Bath with tub and shower and also offering a small Study; Bedroom with two Twin Beds, ocean views and a fireplace; Blue Room Bedroom with ocean views, two Twin Beds and a fireplace and with door to enclosed balcony; These two Bedrooms have a shared Bath between with tub; Master Bedroom with King Bed and fireplace and private Bath with tub and shower and also offering a Balcony overlooking the Bay; Yellow Room with ocean views and with one Double and one Twin Bed and with private Bath with tub; across the hall a Green Room with two Twin Beds;  Servants Wing: Bedroom with Single Bed and ocean view;  Bedroom with Single Bed;  Bedroom with Double Bed;  Bedroom with two Single Beds; all bedrooms in this wing share a small Bath with tub.

Features:  Historic Estate // Magnificent Ocean Views // Tranquility & Serenity // Beatrix Farrand Designed Garden with Seating // Fully Equipped Kitchen // Washer & Dryer // Broadband Internet Access with WiFi // TV for DVD & VCR Use // Stereo System // Piano // Book Collection // Children & Family Games // Ping Pong Table // Fireplaces with Firewood // Office with Printer, Fax, Copier // Porches & Balconies // Screened Porch // Outdoor Deck // Outdoor Gas Grill // Kayak // 3 Bicycles

Past Weekly Rates:  June 1-25 $7000, June 25-July 30 $8000, July 30- September 3 $ 8500, September 3- October 1 $7000, October 1-18 $5500.  Please inquire for Monthly Rates. $2000 Security Deposit.  Additional Cleaning charges apply. Please inquire for further details.

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Details: 
Accommodates 12
Rowland Road, Mount Desert
11 Bedrooms
7  Bath
2 King, 2 Double, 4 Single, 4 Twin Rooms
Seal Harbor, ME
Historic Estate 
Water Views 
Wifi Internet  
Washer/Dryer 
Pets Considered
V071615 
Westover
$5,500 - $8,500

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