Off Market

246 Ocean Ave, Marblehead, MA

Marblehead · MA 01945

$2,395,000
Price
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
2518
Sq. ft.

Overview

Property type: Single Family
Year built: Built in 1911
Lot size: 0.44 Acre Lot
Price per square foot: $951 / Sq.Ft
Parking: 2 Garage Spaces · 4 Off Street Spaces
Heating & cooling: Heat, AC

About this home

TWELVE LANTERNS - A small Mediterranean villa on Marblehead Neck, known as Isabella Stewart Gardner's Marblehead Secret. This distinctive villa was planned, commissioned and supervised through construction by Mrs. Gardner herself in 1911. Twelve Lanterns sits high on a rock ledge overlooking the ocean and comes with a DEEDED BEACH PATH. A covered arch and stone steps lead to its entrance. Inside, the Great Room has an enormous fireplace, vaulted ceilings, detailed original woodwork and beams. There are 4 bedrooms in total, the primary suite, on the main level,has a spacious custom tiled bath and walk-in closet. The kitchen and baths are updated to modern standards. The decorative tiles, balconies and arched doorways add to its intrigue. The Tower Room, with 12 large windows, has limitless views of the ocean, harbor and town. Beautiful gardens, flowering climbing vines and a wood burning pizza oven compliment the property. Included is a LARGE HEATED ARTIST STUDIO & 2 car garage.

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:
938 days
Listing Price:
$2,395,000
Price per Sq.Ft:
$951
Tax Assessment:
$2,003,100 in 2024
Taxes:
$1,669 / Monthly

Home Facts

Interior Features

Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
2,518 Sq.Ft
Broker Disclosure about Living Area
DOES NOT INLCUDE HEATED DETACHED 504 SQFT STUDIO SPACE.
Kitchen
Floor 2, Gas Stove, Stainless Steel Appliances, Cathedral Ceiling, Stone Countertops, Pantry, Flooring - Hardwood, Dishwasher, Wine Chiller, Range, Vent Hood, Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Primary Bedroom
Floor 2, Full Bathroom, Cathedral Ceiling, Walk-in Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting, En-suite bathroom
Laundry
Unknown
Living levels
Unknown
Rooms
10
Above grade area
2518
Flooring
Tile, Hardwood, Stone / Slate
Lead paint
Unknown

Utilities

Heating Type
Hot Water Baseboard, Unit Control
Heating Zone
4
Cooling
Central Air, 2 Units
Cooling Zones
4
Water
City/Town Water
Sewer
City/Town Sewer
Electric Features
Circuit Breakers, 200 Amps

Exterior Features

Lot Size
19,235 Sq.Ft
Lot Description
Paved Drive, Fenced/Enclosed, Gentle Slope, Scenic View(s)
Exterior Features
Porch, 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
4 Parking Spaces, Off-Street, Paved Driveway

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
26X15
Living room features
Ceiling - Cathedral, Ceiling - Beamed, Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors, Lighting - Sconce, Lighting - Overhead
Dining room level
Second Floor
Dining room dimensions
11X10
Dining room features
Ceiling - Cathedral, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, Slider, Lighting - Overhead
Kitchen dimensions
14X11
Primary bedroom dimensions
14X12
Bedroom 2 level
First Floor
Bedroom 2 dimensions
14X12
Bedroom 2 features
Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors, Exterior Access
Bedroom 3 level
First Floor
Bedroom 3 dimensions
14X12
Bedroom 3 features
Closet - Walk-in, Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 4 level
First Floor
Bedroom 4 dimensions
12X11
Bedroom 4 features
Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Bathroom 1 level
Second Floor
Bathroom 1 features
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Double Vanity
Bathroom 2 level
First Floor
Bathroom 2 features
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall

Listing information

Listing agent
Karen Bernier
Listing office
Churchill Properties
MLS PIN #
73222161
Disclosure
PROPERTY TO BE SOLD AS IS.
Disclosure
DOES NOT INLCUDE HEATED DETACHED 504 SQFT STUDIO SPACE.