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246 Ocean Avenue

Marblehead, MA 01945

4 beds
3 baths
2,518 sqft
~1/2 acre lot
$1,030 per sqft
1911 build
– on site

"TWELVE LANTERNS" - A small Mediterranean villa on Marblehead Neck, known as " Isabella Stewart Gardner's Marblehead Secret". This distinctive villa was planned, commissioned and supervised through construction by Mrs. Gardner herself in 1911. "Twelve Lanterns" sits high on a rock ledge overlooking the ocean and comes with a DEEDED BEACH PATH. A covered arch and stone steps lead to its entrance. Inside, the Great Room has an enormous fireplace, vaulted ceilings, detailed original woodwork and beams. There are 4 bedrooms in total, the primary suite, on the main level,has a spacious custom tiled bath and walk-in closet. The kitchen and baths are updated to modern standards. The decorative tiles, balconies and arched doorways add to its intrigue. The Tower Room, with 12 large windows, has limitless views of the ocean, harbor and town. Beautiful gardens, flowering climbing vines and a wood burning pizza oven compliment the property. Included is a LARGE HEATED ARTIST STUDIO & 2 car garage.

Listing courtesy of MLSPIN / Karen Bernier / Churchill Properties

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Apr 17, 2024 •

MLS# 73222161 —

The Building

Year Built:

1911
Year Built Details:

Actual
Year Built Source:

Owner
Architectural Style:

Villa
Construction Materials:

Frame
Roof:

Clay
Basement:

Partial
Foundation Details:

Concrete Perimeter
Exterior Features:

Porch
Door Features:

French Doors
Window Features:

Storm Window(s)
Patio And Porch Features:

Porch
Accessibility Features:

No
Security Features:

Security System
Building Area Total:

2518
Building Area Units:

Square Feet
Building Area Source:

Measured

Interior

Rooms Total:

10
Interior Features:

Walk-In Closet(s)
Living Room Level:

Second
Living Room Features:

Cathedral Ceiling(s), Beamed Ceilings, Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors, Lighting - Sconce, Lighting - Overhead
Kitchen Level:

Second
Kitchen Features:

Cathedral Ceiling(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Pantry, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Stainless Steel Appliances, Gas Stove
Dining Room Level:

Second
Dining Room Features:

Cathedral Ceiling(s), Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, Slider, Lighting - Overhead
Office Level:

Second
Office Features:

Flooring - Hardwood
Flooring:

Tile
Fireplace:

true
Fireplaces Total:

1
Laundry Features:

First Floor

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

2518
Living Room Area:

390
Living Room Length:

26
Living Room Width:

15
Kitchen Area:

154
Kitchen Length:

14
Kitchen Width:

11
Dining Room Area:

110
Dining Room Length:

11
Dining Room Width:

10
Office Area:

56
Office Length:

8
Office Width:

7
Bedroom 2 Area:

168
Bedroom 3 Area:

168
Bedroom 2 Length:

14
Bedroom 2 Width:

12
Bedroom 3 Length:

14
Bedroom 3 Width:

12
Bedroom 4 Area:

132
Bedroom 4 Length:

12
Bedroom 4 Width:

11
Master Bedroom Area:

168
Master Bedroom Length:

14
Master Bedroom Width:

12

Location

Directions:

MARBLEHEAD NECK, RIGHT ONTO OCEAN AVENUE, ACROSS FROM SARGENT ROAD LOOP.
Latitude:

42.489588
Longitude:

-70.841795

The Property

Parcel Number:

2027921
Property Type:

Residential
Property Sub Type:

Single Family Residence
Property Attached:

false
Lot Features:

Gentle Sloping
Lot Size Units:

Acres
Lot Size Area:

0.44
Lot Size SqFt:

19235
Lot Size Acres:

0.44
Zoning:

LSR
View:

Scenic View(s)
View:

true
Fencing:

Fenced/Enclosed
Other Structures:

Workshop
Water View:

Yes
Water View Features:

Ocean
Waterfront:

false
Waterfront Features:

Beach Front
Farm Land Area Units:

Square Feet
Road Surface Type:

Paved
Road Frontage Type:

Public
Road Responsibility:

Public Maintained Road

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2024
Tax Block:

8
Tax Map Number:

903
Tax Book Number:

20409
Tax Annual Amount:

20031
Tax Assessed Value:

2003100

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

4
Master Bedroom Level:

Second
Master Bedroom Features:

Bathroom - Full, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
Bedroom 2 Level:

First
Bedroom 2 Features:

Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors, Exterior Access
Bedroom 3 Level:

First
Bedroom 3 Features:

Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 4 Level:

First
Bedroom 4 Features:

Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Baths

Total Baths:

2.5
Total Baths:

3
Full Baths:

2
Half Baths:

1
Bathroom 1 Level:

Second
Bathroom 1 Features:

Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Double Vanity
Bathroom 2 Level:

First
Bathroom 2 Features:

Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall
Master Bath Features:

Yes

The Listing

Home Warranty:

false
Buyer's Brokerage Compensation:

2
Compensation Based on:

Net Sale Price
Sub Agency Relationship Offered:

No

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Gravity
Heating:

true
Cooling:

Central Air
Cooling:

true

Utilities

Utilities:

for Gas Range
Electric:

Generator
Sewer:

Public Sewer
Water Source:

Public

Appliances

Appliances:

Electric Water Heater

The Community

Senior Community:

false
Community Features:

Shopping
Spa:

false
Association:

false

Parking

Garage:

true
Attached Garage:

false
Garage Spaces:

2
Carport:

false
Parking Total:

4
Parking Features:

Detached
Covered Spaces:

2
Open Parking:

true

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$2,595,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$13,895
Taxes	$1,669
Insurance	$713
Utilities	$340 See report
Total	$16,617/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
4/10/24 Apr 10, 2024	Listed / Active	MLSPIN	$2,595,000

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