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246 Ocean Ave, Marblehead, MA
Marblehead · MA 01945
- $1,700,000
- Price
- 4
- Beds
- 2.5
- Baths
- 2443
- Sq. ft.
Overview
Property type:
Single Family
Year built:
Built in 1911
Lot size:
0.44 Acre Lot
Price per square foot:
$818 / Sq.Ft
Parking:
2 Garage Spaces
Heating & cooling:
Heat, AC
About this home
Discover Twelve Lanterns, a Mediterranean villa steeped in history, perched high on rock ledge overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, a secret gem on Marblehead Neck. Designed & commissioned by Isabella Stewart Gardner in 1911, this home is a true testament to her love for Italy, Spain, & the Mediterranean w/ exquisite details like decorative tiles, arched doorways, vaulted ceilings, & a soaring tower w/ 12 windows offering panoramic views. Stroll through wooden gates, mature gardens & up stone steps, to this 4-bedroom residence w/ a primary suite on the main level. The kitchen, primary bath & windows were updated in 2003 while preserving the home's historical charm. In 2009 an additional jewel was added, a separate artist studio, complete w/ heat, electricity & 1/2 bath-perfect for creative work or large projects, w/ doors large enough for a car or boat. Other features include: a generator, outdoor pizza oven, deeded beach path & a detached 2-car garage. Timeless Charm & Modern Convenience
Neighborhood & Transit
Marblehead Neck
246 Ocean Ave, Marblehead · MA 01945
Nearby transit
Within 0.5 mile, measured straight-line to the nearest station entrance.
No subway or commuter rail stations within 0.5 mile.
Price Insight
- Days on Market:
- 744 days
- Listing Price:
- $1,999,000
- Price per Sq.Ft:
- $818
- Tax Assessment:
- $2,003,100 in 2024
- Taxes:
- $1,496 / Monthly
Home Facts
Interior Features
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Bathrooms
- 2
- Half Bathrooms
- 1
- Living Area
- 2,443 Sq.Ft
- Broker Disclosure about Living Area
- Does not include 575 square feet in the detached Artist Studio
- Kitchen
- Floor 2, Vaulted Ceiling, Upgraded Cabinets, Gas Stove, Stainless Steel Appliances, Stone Countertops, Pantry, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead, Dishwasher, Wine Chiller, Range, Vent Hood, Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Primary Bedroom
- Floor 2, Full Bathroom, Cathedral Ceiling, Walk-in Closet, Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting, En-suite bathroom
- Laundry
- Unknown
- Living levels
- Unknown
- Rooms
- 12
- Above grade area
- 2443
- Flooring
- Tile, Hardwood, Stone / Slate
- Lead paint
- Unknown
Utilities
- Heating Type
- Forced Air, Unit Control
- Heating Zone
- 4
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Cooling Zones
- 4
- Water
- City/Town Water
- Sewer
- City/Town Sewer
- Electric Features
- Circuit Breakers
Exterior Features
- Lot Size
- 19,235 Sq.Ft
- Lot Description
- Paved Drive, Fenced/Enclosed, Gentle Slope, Scenic View(s)
- Exterior Features
- Garden Area, Porch, Deck, Patio, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Screens, Fenced Yard
Parking
- Garage Parking
- 2 Parking Spaces, Detached, Side Entry, Garage Door Opener
- Off Street Parking
- None, Off-Street
Construction Details
- Construction Type
- Frame, Stone/Concrete
- Siding
- Stucco
- Roof
- Clay
Green Features
- Electric Vehicle Charger
- Unknown
- Solar Panels
- Unknown
- Green Certified
- Unknown
- Insulation Features
- Unknown
- Energy Features
- Unknown
Room details
- Living room level
- Second Floor
- Living room dimensions
- 25.9X15.3
- Living room features
- Fireplace, Ceiling - Cathedral, Ceiling - Beamed, Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, Lighting - Sconce, Lighting - Overhead
- Dining room level
- Second Floor
- Dining room dimensions
- 11.4X9.9
- Dining room features
- Ceiling - Cathedral, Flooring - Hardwood, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, Slider, Lighting - Sconce, Lighting - Overhead
- Kitchen dimensions
- 15.7X10.10
- Primary bedroom dimensions
- 14.2X12.4
- Bedroom 2 level
- First Floor
- Bedroom 2 dimensions
- 12X14.3
- Bedroom 2 features
- Closet - Walk-in, Flooring - Hardwood
- Bedroom 3 level
- First Floor
- Bedroom 3 dimensions
- 10.8X14
- Bedroom 3 features
- Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Exterior Access
- Bedroom 4 level
- First Floor
- Bedroom 4 dimensions
- 12X10.5
- Bedroom 4 features
- Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Bathroom 1 level
- First Floor
- Bathroom 1 dimensions
- 10.9X5.4
- Bathroom 1 features
- Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall
- Bathroom 2 level
- Second Floor
- Bathroom 2 dimensions
- 10.9X8.10
- Bathroom 2 features
- Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Bathroom - With Tub, Ceiling - Beamed, Ceiling - Vaulted, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Double Vanity, Lighting - Sconce, Lighting - Overhead
- Bathroom 3 level
- Second Floor
- Bathroom 3 dimensions
- 6X5.1
- Bathroom 3 features
- Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Pedestal Sink
Listing information
- Listing agent
- The Lopes Group
- Listing office
- J. Barrett & Company
- MLS PIN #
- 73304663
- Disclosure
- Seller/seller's agents make no warranties/representations, buyer/buyer's agent responsible for due diligence. Sold AS-IS. Appliances left as gifts. Please send offers as one PDF to The Lopes Group Email only please.
- Disclosure
- Does not include 575 square feet in the detached Artist Studio