Winterport
$549,000
5 Silver Lane
mls: 1596713
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 2
Year Built: 1847
Sq Footage: 2,600
Lot Size: 0.82
Taxes: $3,651
Status: Active

Waterfront Home! Welcome to a piece of history, lovingly preserved and ready to embrace its next caretaker. Built in 1847 by the shipbuilder Joseph Sorenson, this captivating home sits proudly atop a .

Listed by: NextHome Experience

Waterfront Home! Welcome to a piece of history, lovingly preserved and ready to embrace its next caretaker. Built in 1847 by the shipbuilder Joseph Sorenson, this captivating home sits proudly atop a .82-acre hillside overlooking the serene Penobscot River. Included in this offering is an additional .67-acre lot across Water St., boasting 125 feet of riverfront once used as a bustling Steamship Wharf and the renowned Williams & Arey Shipyard site. The property includes a 3,000 lb. granite mooring, submerged approximately 8 feet into the water, awaiting revival if you can find chain. Step inside to find a residence rich in both character and modern comfort. With 5 bedrooms, office & 2 full baths, there's ample space for family and guests. The kitchen has custom-built cherry cabinets. Enjoy the cozy ambiance of the Franklin Wood Stove. First-floor laundry with utility sink and closet. Updates enhance the home's allure and functionality. Imagine basking in natural light filtering through solid wood double-pane windows, the reliability of upgraded electric service, or the tranquility of the second-floor front hall/reading nook and full bath. A part of the attic has been transformed into a charming music room/office, offering breathtaking river views—a perfect retreat for inspiration. Relax on two cedar-planked decks or unwind sitting in the screened-in porch, all while relishing the riverside vista. The property has 2 chimneys lined with stainless steel liners, a sealed foundation, and the addition of a new barn in 2019, providing workshop space and room for two cars. The barn's 2nd floor, connected to the music room, offers potential for additional living space or continued use as storage. This home embodies a labor of love, with extensive landscaping and gardens, where each restoration and enhancement have honored its storied past. Now, it awaits a new steward—someone who shares a passion for historical craftsmanship and a desire to continue the legacy of home.

Listed by: NextHome Experience

Above Grade Finished Area
2600.00
Accessibility Features
32 - 36 Inch Doors
Appliances
Washer, Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
Architectural Style
Farmhouse, New Englander
Basement
Walk-Out Access, Full, Interior Entry, Unfinished
Bathrooms Full
2
Bathrooms Half
0
Bathrooms Total Integer
2
Bedrooms Total
5
Below Grade Finished Area
0.00
Building Area Total
2600.00
Construction Materials
Wood Siding, Wood Frame
Cooling
None
Electric
On Site, Circuit Breakers
Exterior Features
Fireplaces Total
0
Foundation Details
Granite
Garage Spaces
2.00
Garage Yes/No
1
Green Energy Efficient
Storm Windows, Storm Doors, Programmable Thermostat, Energy Star Appliances, Double Pane Windows
Heating
Forced Air
Heating Yes/No
1
Interior Features
1st Floor Bedroom, Attic, Bathtub, Pantry, Shower, Storage
Laundry Features
Utility Sink, Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
Lot Features
Level, Open Lot, Landscaped, Interior Lot, Near Golf Course, Near Public Beach, Near Town, Neighborhood
Lot Size Acres
0.8200
Other Structures
Parking Features
1 - 4 Spaces, Paved, On Site, Garage Door Opener, Inside Entrance, Off Street, Storage
Patio And Porch Features
Deck, Patio, Screened
Pets Allowed
No Restrictions
Property Condition
Roof
Pitched, Shingle
Sewer
Public Sewer
Tax Annual Amount
3651.34
Utilities
Utilities On
Water Body Name
Penobscot River
Water Source
Public
Waterfront Features
River
Waterfront Yes/No
1
Year Built
1847
Zoning
Com marine, Res