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8 Tara Lane

South Berwick, ME 03908

3 beds
7 baths
4,890 sqft
~45 acre lot
$181 per sqft
1998 build
– on site

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Spectacular custom-designed colonial with nearly 5000 square feet of living space perfectly sited on a knoll surrounded by 45 acres of fields and woods. This meticulously maintained and tastefully appointed home has a well-designed floor plan with many great gathering spaces for large and small groups alike. Gourmet kitchen features granite counters, GE appliances, a walk-in pantry, and a breakfast bar with seating for five. Formal dining room with an exquisite chandelier, plus a sun-filled breakfast room with sliders to the deck overlooking the pool and grounds. Living room with fabulous wood-burning granite fireplace and sliders to the deck. An elegant oak staircase leads to three bedrooms, including a palatial 1500 s.f. master suite with 2 bathrooms, walk-in closet, hot tub, gas fireplace, vaulted ceiling, laundry, sitting area, and a balcony with great views of the grounds. The other two bedrooms are also spacious and include en suite baths. The walkout basement features a splendid, fully-equipped cherry bar and wine cellar, as well as a large family or entertainment space for games, movies and good times. Sliders from the family room open to the fabulous pool area, featuring a heated gunite pool with water-slide and diving board, built-in hot tub, pool bar, outdoor kitchen with propane grill, charcoal grill, cook-top, and sink, as well as a fully-equipped pool house with kitchen, laundry, and 3/4 bath. Other highlights include hardwood flooring, radiant floor heating, standby generator and irrigation system. If you like to entertain family and friends, this could be the perfect home for you. It also could be a great horse property. It abuts the Desrochers Memorial Forest, which has hiking trails that follow the Great Works River. Central location close to everything -- 5 minutes to play golf, 20 minutes to the beaches, 30 minutes to Portsmouth, 50 minutes to Portland, and 80 minutes to Boston.

Listing courtesy of MREIS / Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated May 2, 2024 •

MLS# 1479188 —

The Building

Year Built:

1998
Construction Materials:

Clapboard, Wood Frame
Roof:

Pitched, Shingle
Basement:

Walk-Out Access, Daylight, Finished, Full, Interior Entry
Direction Faces:

None
Window Features:

None
Building Features:

None
Patio And Porch Features:

Deck, Patio
Building Area Total:

4890.0
Building Area Source:

Public Records

Interior

Rooms Total:

11
Fireplace:

true
Fireplace Features:

None

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

None

Financial & Terms

Land Lease:

false

Location

Directions:

None

The Property

Lot Features:

Farm, Agriculture, Open Lot, Rolling Slope, Landscaped, Wooded, Abuts Conservation, Pasture, Near Golf Course, Rural
Lot Size:

1,962,813 Sqft
Lot Size Area:

45.06
Lot Size Acres:

45.06
Lot Size Units:

Acres
Lot Size Source:

Public Records
Lot Size Dimensions:

None
Zoning:

Res. Transitional
Property Attached:

No
View:

Fields, Scenic, Trees/Woods
Current Use:

None
Possible Use:

None
Topography:

None
Waterfront:

false
Fencing:

Fenced
Road Surface Type:

Paved
Road Frontage Type:

Private
Other Equipment:

None

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2020
Tax Annual Amount:

$10,663

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

3

Baths

Full Baths:

4
Three Quarter Baths:

None
Half Baths:

3
Partial Baths:

None
Quarter Baths:

None

The Listing

Buyer's Brokerage Compensation:

2.0000

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Radiant, Multi-Zones, Hot Water, Baseboard
Heating:

true
Cooling:

true
Cooling:

Central Air

Utilities

Electric:

Circuit Breakers
Sewer:

Private Sewer, Septic Existing on Site
Water Source:

Private, Well

Appliances

Appliances:

Washer, Wall Oven, Refrigerator, Microwave, Dryer, Dishwasher, Cooktop

Schools

Elementary School:

None
Middle Or Junior School:

None
High School:

None
High School District:

RSU 35/MSAD 35

The Community

Spa:

true
Spa Features:

None
Pool Private:

No
Pool Features:

In Ground
Association Amenities:

None
Association Fee Includes:

None
Association:

false

Parking

Garage:

true
Attached Garage:

true
Garage Spaces:

4.0
Carport Spaces:

None
Parking Features:

Paved, Heated Garage, Underground

Extra Units

Other Structures:

Outbuilding

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Utility Costs

$398/mo.

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price
4/26/21 Apr 26, 2021	Sold	MREIS	$888,000
2/29/16 Feb 29, 2016	Price Changed	PRIME_MLS
2/13/15 Feb 13, 2015	Sold	PRIME_MLS

House Sold on 4/26/2021

$888,000

Listing provided by broker:

Robert Watson

Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group

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8 Tara Lane

South Berwick, ME 03908