$2,995,000
Price decreased by $290,000 on Jul 30, 2026

Single Family Home/House South Bristol United States

  • 5 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 3,076 Sqft
  • 1.14 Ac lot
  • Updated: July 30
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  • MLS#1656626

About the Property

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, an
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.
  • Property type

    House

  • Year built

    1920

  • Price/sqft

    $973

Features

  • Waterfront
  • Water View
  • Garden
  • Privacy
  • Coastal

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LandVest | Christie’s International Real Estate - Camden, ME
LandVest | Christie’s International Real Estate - Camden, ME
23 Main Street P.O. Box 1262, 04843, Camden, Maine, United States
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Spanning from Boothbay up through the Blue Hill peninsula, Midcoast Maine’s top neighborhoods command some of th

Spanning from Boothbay up through the Blue Hill peninsula, Midcoast Maine’s top neighborhoods command some of the highest values in the state. The many peninsulas and bays offer spectacular waterfront properties, classic farms, charming village homes, and private islands. LandVest has seen strong continued interest from buyers relocating to take advantage of our exceptional lifestyle, which is often described as quieter and more intimate than that of other New England coastal communities. Our Midcoast office is conveniently located amongst the popular establishments on Main Street in charming,
seaside Camden.


Founded in 1968, LandVest | Christie’s International Real Estate is one of New England’s largest and longest-operating independent real estate firms, dedicated exclusively to marketing the most distinctive properties in the most iconic communities across New England and the Adirondacks.

LandVest offers a unique range of services that no other brokerage firm can bring to the table: a collaborative brokerage team supported by the Christie’s International Real Estate network, a highly credentialed appraisal and valuation team, unmatched land planning and consulting, and even GIS mapping and forestry services — all in-house at your disposal. We have the knowledge and expertise to navigate even the most complex real estate requests.


Our team members have an unparalleled reputation for expert knowledge and personal service, and have spent decades in their communities helping clients, neighbors organizations, family, and friends make their homes and dreams come to life across New England. It’s why we say we have sold more homes to people we know than to strangers.

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July 30
First listed
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MaineMLS1656626
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