"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.
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Last Checked: October 7th, 2024 at 10:30pm (Source: MLS PIN #73222161)
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General Information for 246 Ocean Avenue, Marblehead MA 01945
Listing ID73222161
Property TypeSingle Family / Detached
Price$2,395,000 ($951.15/SqFt)
StyleColonial
CityMarblehead
CountyEssex
MLS AreaMarblehead Neck
Neighborhood(s)Ipswich
Garage Parking2
ZoningLSR
Year Built1911
Year Built SourceOwner
Year Built DetailsActual
Handicap Access / Features0
Interior Features for 246 Ocean Avenue, Marblehead MA 01945
Approximate Living Area Total2518
Living Area Includes BasementNo
Rooms10
Bedrooms4
Primary En Suite BathroomYes
BasementFull
Cooling1, Split
Fireplaces
AppliancesRange
FlooringTile
Electric220 Volts
Exterior Features for 246 Ocean Avenue, Marblehead MA 01945
Approximate Lot Size (Acres)0.44
Approximate Lot Size (Square Feet)19235
Total Parking6 (2 Garage)
Garage Parking2
WaterPublic
SewerPublic Sewer
Lot FeaturesGentle Sloping
Parking Features1
Exterior FeaturesPorch
Foundation Materials
Construction MaterialsFrame
Road Frontage Type
Patio & Porch
Roof MaterialAsphalt/fiberglass Shingles
Utility Connections
Water ViewsYes
Water Views FeaturesBay
Waterfront FeaturesRiver
Pool FeaturesAssociation
Horse AmenitiesRiver
Disclosures for 246 Ocean Avenue, Marblehead MA 01945
Lead Paint
UFFI
Living Area Includes BasementNo
Living Area Disclosure
Building Area SourceMeasured
Special Listing ConditionsLender Owned
ExclusionsNelson Pendant Lamp In Third Floor Bedroom/Office.
Buyer Agent Compensation2
Facilitator Compensation2
Compensation Based OnNet Sale Price
Financial Information for 246 Ocean Avenue, Marblehead MA 01945
Association Fee
Association Fee Frequency
Association Fee IncludesLandscaping
Real Estate Tax20031
Tax Year2024
Assessed Value$2,003,100
Location Information for 246 Ocean Avenue, Marblehead MA 01945
Neighborhood(s)Ipswich
MLS AreaMarblehead Neck
Area AmenitiesWalk/jog Trails
Contact Information for 246 Ocean Avenue, Marblehead MA 01945