MLS# 1656626 - 17 French Lane, South Bristol, ME 04568
$3,495,000
Beds:
5
Sqft:
3,076
Sqft lot:
49,658
Acre lot:
1.14
25 Days On Market
Courtesy of LandVest, Inc. 207-236-3543
Status:
Active
Property Type:
Single Family Residence
Year Built:
1920
Days On Website:
25
Property Details for 17 French Lane, South Bristol, ME 04568
Description
Located in the heart of Christmas Cove on Rutherford Island in South Bristol, 17 French Lane is a classic waterfront property with 1.14± acres, 170± feet of shorefront, and spectacular views over the Cove to the Damariscotta River. The year-round historic house is full of charm, thoughtfully updated, and exceptionally well maintained, with five comfortable bedrooms, bright and open living spaces, and lovely water views. The setting is both picturesque and inviting, with open lawn from which to enjoy activity in the harbor, mature trees that provide privacy, flowering shrubs, and stonework. A deep-water dock system and versatile outbuilding further enhance the property's appeal. Held by the same family for more than 60 years, the property represents a rare legacy offering with a combination of authentic coastal character and practical waterfront amenities in one of South Bristol's most coveted neighborhoods.
Open House
Features
Property Access
- Road Frontage Type: "Private Road"
Basement
- Basement: "Interior", "Unfinished"
Bathrooms
- 3 full bathrooms
- 3 total bathrooms
Bedrooms
- 5 total bedrooms
Building
- Architectural Style: "Cottage", "New Englander"
- Building Area Source: Public Records
- Building Area Total: 3,076
- Construction Materials: "Clapboard", "Wood Frame"
- Year Built: 1920
Cooling
- Cooling: "None"
Fireplaces
- Building includes fireplace
- 1 total fireplace
Floors
- Flooring: "Wood", "Tile", "Carpet"
Water Features
- Water Body Name: Christmas Cove, Damariscotta River
- Waterfront Property
Heating
- Heating: "Forced Air"
- Heating Included
Listing
- Contract Status Change Date: 2026-04-06
- Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing Contract Date: 2026-03-23
- Listing Id: 1656626
- Mls Status: Active
- Modification Timestamp: 2026-04-23 14:17:39
- On Market Date: 2026-04-06
- Original Entry Timestamp: 2026-04-06 15:05:51
- Original List Price: $3,495,000
- Standard Status: Active
- Status Change Timestamp: 2026-04-06 15:05:51
- 26 days on market
Location
- City: South Bristol
- State Or Province: ME
- County Or Parish: Lincoln
- Postal Code: 04568
Lot
- Features: "Well Landscaped", "Rolling/Sloping", "Open", "Level", "Near Golf Course", "Near Public Beach", "Near Shopping", "Near Town", "Rural"
- 1.14 acres
- Area: 1.14
- 49,658 square feet
Parking
- Features: "5 - 10 Spaces", "Other", "Paved"
Property
- Other Structures: "Outbuilding"
- Parcel Number: 17FrenchLaneSouthBristol04568
- Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
- View: "Scenic"
- Zoning: Residential
Roof
- Roof: "Shingle"
Additional Rooms
- Rooms Total: 9
Sewer
- Sewer: "Septic Tank", "Private Sewer", "Septic Design Available"
Taxes
- Annual Amount: $6,767
- Tax Lot: 9A
Utilities
- Electric: "Circuit Breakers"
- Water Source: "Well", "Private"
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$3,495,000 - 17 French Lane, South Bristol, ME 04568
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17 French Lane
South Bristol, ME 04568
City: South Bristol