Nestled on rolling meadows which slope to a quiet ocean cove, Whistle Pig Farm is your perfect summer or year-round retreat in beautiful Pretty Marsh on sought-after Mount Desert Island. With 12.28± acres of beautiful pasture and 475± feet of shorefront on Pretty Marsh Harbor, this spectacular property boasts a lovely year-round residence, a large, attached barn with stalls and tack areas, paddocks, several shelters, a heated multi-vehicle garage, and beautifully cultivated perennial gardens. Although privately sited, Whistle Pig Farm is convenient to Acadia National Park, a public boat launch and all island amenities. Originally built in 1818, the understated four-bedroom country residence enjoys wonderful ocean, meadow or garden views from every window. With many charming traditional elements, such as wide plank pine floors, roughhewn timber rafters and brick hearth fireplaces, the residence has been fully updated and beautifully maintained. Modern amenities include a large country kitchen with fireplace, formal dining room, and bright all-season sunroom, all providing a front row seat to the beauty and nature of Pretty Marsh Harbor. The sunporch has sweeping views of the meadows and ocean and it's the perfect spot to entertain or curl up with a book while enjoying the incredible vista. Launch your kayak or small boat from your shorefront. A public boat launch for larger vessels is located just down the road at Bartlett's Landing. Other property amenities include high-speed internet and a full house generator, providing all-season peace of mind. Actively used as a saltwater equestrian farm, the property is located in the quiet village of Pretty Marsh on Mount Desert Island. Whistle Pig Farm is one of a kind and offers an idyllic respite for those just savoring the 'way life should be'.
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$4,100,000
72 Bartlett's Landing Road, Mount Desert, ME 04660
4beds
3,123sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1850
12.28 Acres Lot
$3,854,000 Zestimate®
$1,313/sqft
$2,959 Estimated rent
Home value
$3,854,000
$3.04M - $4.86M
$2,959/mo
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 08, 2025 at 07:04am
Listed by:
LandVest, Inc.
Bought with:
Portside Real Estate Group
Source: Maine Listings,MLS#: 1579728
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Closet, Full Bath, Suite
- Level: First
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Features: Built-in Features, Wood Burning Fireplace
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Features: Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Wood Burning Fireplace
- Level: First
Laundry
- Level: Second
Laundry
- Level: Second
Library
- Features: Built-in Features, Wood Burning Fireplace
- Level: First
Living room
- Features: Built-in Features, Wood Burning Fireplace
- Level: First
Mud room
- Level: First
Sunroom
- Level: First
Heating
- Baseboard, Direct Vent Heater, Hot Water, Zoned
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Wall Oven, Washer
Features
- Walk-In Closet(s), Primary Bedroom w/Bath
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Basement: Interior Entry,Partial,Sump Pump
- Number of fireplaces: 4
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,123
- Total interior livable area: 3,123 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,123
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Gravel, 5 - 10 Spaces, Detached
- Garage spaces: 3
Features
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Fields, Scenic
- Body of water: Pretty Marsh Harbor
- Frontage length: Waterfrontage: 475,Waterfrontage Owned: 475
Lot
- Size: 12.28 Acres
- Features: Rural, Farm, Open Lot, Pasture, Rolling Slope
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s)
- Parcel number: MTDSM011L017001
- Zoning: Shoreland
- Other equipment: Cable, Internet Access Available
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: New Englander,Shingle
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Frame, Shingle Siding
- Foundation: Slab, Stone
- Roof: Fiberglass,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1850
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, Generator Hookup
- Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic Design Available
- Water: Private, Well
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Mount Desert
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/19/2024 | Pending sale | $4,950,000+20.7%$1,585/sqft |
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| 9/18/2024 | Sold | $4,100,000-17.2%$1,313/sqft |
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| 7/31/2024 | Contingent | $4,950,000$1,585/sqft |
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| 5/22/2024 | Price change | $4,950,000-6.6%$1,585/sqft |
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| 1/2/2024 | Listed for sale | $5,300,000-8.5%$1,697/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $18,082 +6.7% | $1,944,300 |
| 2023 | $16,954 +8.5% | $1,944,300 |
| 2022 | $15,632 +18.8% | $1,944,300 +21.9% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 04660
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Mt Desert Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 6.8 mi
- 8/10Mt Desert Island High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 5.8 mi
- Maine
- Hancock County
- Mount Desert
- 04660
- 72 Bartlett's Landing Road