Info Sheet

123 Water Street, Castine, Maine

Welcome to 123 Water Street! Located in the village center of seaside Castine, Maine, this waterfront year-round home enjoys stunning sunrises and unobstructed views of inner Castine Harbor looking over to Smith Cove and Brooksville. The house is sited in the center of the nearly one-acre lot with gentle lawns down to the water. There is 211 ft of water frontage, rebuilt seawall, and pebble beach at low tide. 

 

Built in 1863, this Colonial style home was completely gutted and thoughtfully renovated between 2016 - 2017. Loi Thai, interior designer and antiques dealer from Tone on Tone, collaborated with Elliott Architecture in Blue Hill to design a completely “new” home within the 1863 structure. Though rebuilt and very tight, the home feels old and soulful. The inside features many architectural details including the following:

 

-    High ceilings

-    Original staircase with railings 

-    Tall double hung windows and oversized casement windows that flood interior with light

-    Paneled wooden doors with satin nickel Baldwin hardware 

-    Extra tall passageways between rooms for an open feel 

-    Shiplap walls in kitchen 

-    Beadboard ceiling in family / sunroom 

-    New hardwood flooring on first level 

-    Original pine flooring on second level 

-    Original fireplace with mantel

A charming new garden shed with hip roof was added in 2018. And from late 2021-2022, an expansive new family / sunroom addition was constructed. Also, there is a two-car garage with a spacious storage / sail loft above.  

The entire property has been extensively regraded and landscaped with a succession of blooms throughout the season. There is a showstopping hedge of Limelight hydrangeas, beautiful peony garden, and 12’ x 32’ cutting garden. There are also native ferns and wild Maine lupines along the bank. Many of the mature trees on the grounds have been professionally pruned and maintained. 

The home was published and featured in the following: 

-    Country Living Magazine March 2019

-    Maine Homes Magazine March / April 2019

-    Serena & Lily, Spring 2023 Website and Marketing

ABOUT CASTINE

Castine is a historic town on the coast of Downeast Maine. It’s protected deep-water harbor is a haven for boating enthusiasts. The town was settled in the early 1600s and boasts a rich maritime history. Many of its historic sites and homes still stand.

 

The village center is beautifully laid out with a bustling town dock. There is a picturesque Main Street lined with shops, restaurants, and businesses. The charming town common has a library, elementary school, and active historical society. In addition, the local country club offers golfing, tennis, and sailing in a casual setting that welcomes all. 

PROPERTY FEATURES

Type:                                          Residential – Detached Single Family

Year:                                           1863

Property Age:                             160 years

Building Construction:               Wood frame. Wood clapboard (house) and wood shingle (garage) siding. Asphalt roof shingles.

Approx. House Sq Footage:       Total approximately 2,440 sq ft

                                                    Main Level 1,000 sq ft 

                                                    Upper Level 1,000 sq ft 

                                                    Sunroom addition 440 sq ft

 House Bedrooms:                      4

House Bathrooms:                      3

House Levels:                             2

Lot Size:                                     0.85 acres

Water frontage:                           211 feet

Cooling:                                      Mini split heat pump on first level, window units on second level

Heating:                                      Gas boiler with radiators, mini split heat pump

Hot Water supply:                       Gas boiler provides on-demand hot water supply

Basement:                                   Crawl space

Parking:                                      Paved driveway to garage, gravel side driveway

Town Proper:                              Castine

County:                                       Hancock

Annual Taxes:                             $7,570

Utilities:                                      Propane, electric, public water service, public sewer. NOTE: Whole house backup generator

Schools:                                     Elementary / Middle: Adams School, Castine

                                                   High Schools (2 options):

                                                   George Stevens Academy, Blue Hill

                                                   Bucksport High School, Bucksport